Hispanic Heritage Month: Home
National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes Hispanic American contributions to US society and culture. Designated in 1968 when Congress passed Pub. L. 90-498 authorizing and requesting the President to issue an annual proclamation of National Hispanic Heritage during mid- September. September 15th marks the anniversary of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Mexico, which celebrates its independence on September 16th.
Proclamation of National Hispanic Heritage Month from President Lyndon Johnson 1968
Events
Atlantic City Campus
*Hispanic Heritage Month: Career Panel October 9 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Cape May Campus
Hispanic Heritage Month: Taco Day October 15 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
From NPR Alt Latino
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