Please join us in celebrating and honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15th through October 15th.
We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, el Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
Each year a different theme for the month is selected and a poster is created to reflect that theme. For 2021 the theme is “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope”. The poster below was created by Ms. Eliana De León, Hispanic Employment Program Manager, Environmental Protection Agency.
We acknowledge that the term “Hispanic” itself requires its own exploration. Please consider reading this article to learn more.
Below is a list of resources and events for 2021. And you can always rewatch Mrs. Kane and Ms. Jane’s Porch Story on Frida Kahlo.
Sacramento Latino Center of Arts and Culture
Additional teaching resources from National website
Official National Hispanic Heritage Month website
Free panel discussion of Latina leaders on October 5th
