Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15

The month of September and October is Hispanic Heritage Month my love for the Latino community started out at a very young age learning how to speak Spanish and learning and knowing that my father is from Texas and spent most of his life around the Latino community. And learning my Grandfather on my mother side also spent much of his time in Mexico and spoke Spanish fluently and that's why Mi corazon(my heart) is for my People(Mi gente)in Spanish. Some of my BIGGEST influence's are from the Latino community such as Tito Puente, Shelia E and The E Family, Gloria Estefan, Selena Quintanilla, Jennifer Lopez, Eve Longoria, George Lopez, Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz, Santana and many more. Here is the history on my brothers and sisters I am honoring my love for Hispanic Heritage Month. In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a month long celebration (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15). America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively. 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 September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
This Year's Theme:

“Many Backgrounds, Many Stories…One American Spirit”

Aztec Dancers-Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month