Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Hispanic and Latino Americans' history, culture and achievements
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Communities mark the achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans with festivals and educational activities.
While most of the country celebrates Halloween by dressing their children in costumes and asking for candy, many Latin American families celebrate their ancestors and honor the passing of loved ones in elaborate Day of the Dead celebrations.
Famous Hispanic and Latino Americans
- Sonia Sotomayor – first Hispanic and Latina Supreme Court justice
- Cesar Chavez – one of the most well-known labor leaders and Latino American civil rights activists of all time
- Evelyn Cisneros – first Latina prima ballerina in the U.S.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda – actor, singer, lyricist, composer, playwright and producer
- Oscar de la Renta – world-renowned fashion designer
- Ellen Ochoa – first Hispanic woman in space in 1993
- Selena – one of the most influential Latina artists of all time
- Antonia Novello – first woman and first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States
- Eva Longoria – well-known actress, author, activist and businesswoman
- Jennifer Lopez – world-famous singer, actress and dancer
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