Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
This month-long observance originally began as a week-long celebration, but was expanded to encompass a full 30-day period to better recognize the significant role Hispanic Americans have played throughout U.S. history.
The following information is provided by the National Hispanic Heritage Month site from the U.S. Library of Congress as well as the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute at George Washington University
The Significance of September 15
The choice of September 15th as the annual start date of Hispanic Heritage Month is significant because it aligns with the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries…