What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized from September 15-October 15 and celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States.
The Importance
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month allows children to be informed and proud of their culture! It’s important for Latino and Hispanic children to see themselves reflected in the history of our country allowing them to create a connection between past and present. This also gets Latino and Hispanic children thinking about how they can make a difference themselves!
Prominent Figures
- Rita Moreno
- Roberto Clemente
- Sonia Sotomayor
- Frida Kahlo
- Cesar Chavez
- Dr. Ellen Ochoa
- Jaime Escalante
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez
- Oscar De La Hoya
- Eva Longoria
To read more about these prominent figures click on the links below!
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/celebrating-national-hispanic-heritage-month-influential-icons#slide1
https://www.guideposts.org/inspiration/inspiring-stories/hispanic-heritage-month-14-inspiring-figures
Events to Celebrate!
Clamato Michelada Festival
Fort Worth, Sunday, October 13th
Learn more at: https://www.fortworth.com/event/clamato-michelada-festival-2019/25281/
Borderlands Heritage Festival
El Paso, Saturday, October 26th
Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/cham/planyourvisit/borderlandsheritagefestival.htm
36th Annual Viva La Vida Parade & Festival
Austin, Saturday, October 26th
Learn more at: https://do512.com/events/2019/10/26/viva-la-vida-parade-festival
Empowering Latina Leadership 