Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Image: An image that says “National Hispanic Heritage Month. September 15 th to October 15 th ” In red, blue, green and black colors. Around the images are different Hispanic and Latino flags. September 15 th to October 15 th is Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, the United States observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the history and cultures of people who se heritage are from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It was started 1968 by the U.S. Congress as Hispanic Heritage Week. It was expanded to the month of September in 1988. I asked three YLC members of Latino and/or Hispanic descent about what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them . C e leste Resendiz Torres , Second-Year Member "Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate my roots, recognize the achievements of my community, and honor the figures who have paved the way for future generations. " Angelo Santiago , Second-Year Member “Spanish He
