For some, it's simply a time to honor Hispanic culture and excellence. For others, it's tokenistic, commercialized, condescending and non-inclusive. Here's a collection of stories that examine the shifting demographics of the Hispanic community in America, and the history and evolution of this annual celebration.
That’s the first word that pops into my head when I think of Hispanic/Latinx Month, which kicked off yesterday. The origins of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month date back to 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a bill establishing the week containing Sept. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Week. …
September 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, often seen as an opportunity to celebrate the lives, culture and contributions of the 62.1 million Hispanics in the U.S. The month is celebrated until October 15 and recognizes Hispanic leaders and historic moments. Some take the opportunity …
Latino history is American history, educators say.
Most Black and Hispanic Americans do not have a preference when asked which term they would rather people use to describe their racial group.
Latinx is a betrayal. It’s an attack. It’s a butchering of Spanish. And that’s why I use it.
National Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins each year on Sept. 15, celebrates U.S. Latinos, their culture and their history. Started in 1968 by …
Although most Latinos in Montana are of Mexican origin, numbering around 30,000, about 2,000 are Puerto Rican, according to 2019 census population estimates.
When it came time to fill out the Census Bureau form, I suddenly found myself experiencing a bit of an identity crisis. I realized I didn't know what box to check. I left the race box blank because there is no clear-cut category that fits my racial identity, and I'm definitely not "other." I'm not …
Even as the pageant rebrands itself to be more inclusive, Latinas still struggle to find a spot in the competition.
Broward County government has removed a dancing taco posted on its social media accounts for National Hispanic Heritage Month. The animated GIF posted …
Stories of Hispanic and Latinx Americans.
