Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Heritage Month is from September 15 to October 15. National Hispanic Heritage Heritage Month starts on September 15, which is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.  

National Hispanic Heritage Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of many different countries. National Hispanic Heritage Heritage Month is a great way for people to learn, and appreciate in Hispanic and Latino culture.

National Hispanic Heritage Heritage Month started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan extended National Hispanic Heritage Heritage Month to cover a 30-day period. 

National Hispanic Heritage Heritage holds a new theme each year. Last year, the National Hispanic Heritage Heritage Theme was: Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. This year's theme is: Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America. 

All together, National Hispanic Heritage Heritage is an amazing way to celebrate culture and history. 



 

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Will Hancock

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William Hancock has been in Orbit for two years. He is currently in the 6th grade and is an IB Major. He is the Orbit Online School News Journalist.