The Smithsonian Institution and other government agencies invite us to celebrate the profound contribution Hispanic Americans have made to our country: September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. The Hispanic Heritage Month Web site explains why those dates were chosen:
"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 September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period."
UMUC's Office of Diversity Initiatives has been observing Hispanic Heritage Month for a number of years with specially made posters.
UMUC's Heritage Month Series is a celebration of diversity throughout the year!
"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 September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period."
UMUC's Office of Diversity Initiatives has been observing Hispanic Heritage Month for a number of years with specially made posters.
UMUC's Heritage Month Series is a celebration of diversity throughout the year!
