Hispanic communities have long shaped the cultural and economic tapestry of the States. Their impact goes beyond representation: it drives trends, disrupts norms, and signals where mainstream America is headed. From Hollywood to the halftime stage at the Super Bowl, and from streaming playlists to shopping carts, Hispanic influence is visible—and growing.
Hispanic creators, actors, and stories have increasingly crossed into th
Every year from September 15 to October 15, the United States honors Hispanic Heritage Month—a time celebrated for culture, identity, and legacy. But beyond commemoration, this period presents a powerful strategic opportunity for professionals and organizations to fuel growth, build authenticity, and strengthen connections.
Hispanic and Latino communities compose nearly 20% of the U.S. workforce and are among the most rapidly growing groups of e
Each August, a powerful celebration takes place that doesn’t just honor heritage—it uplifts an entire community. National Latina Day, recognized every year on August 20, has quickly grown from a grassroots social media idea into a day that spotlights the resilience, brilliance, and achievements of Latinas across the globe.
Far more than a date on the calendar, it’s a cultural affirmation: a reminder that Latina women are leading in boardrooms, classrooms, laboratories, and creative spaces—while
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Miami is more than a sun-soaked destination—it is a thriving hub for Hispanic professionals shaping the future of business, culture, and leadership in the United States. With nearly 70% of its population identifying as Hispanic or Latino, Miami stands apart as a city where heritage and professional ambition intersect in powerful ways.
As a gateway to Latin America, Miami has become a magnet for international business, finance, and technology. M
VA celebrates Hispanic Heritage month with the story of Vietnam Veteran Arnie Cardenas. Growing up in Uvalde, Texas, Army Veteran Cardenas and his eight siblings loved listening to the sounds of accordion maestro Tony de la Rosa and the Tex-Mex music flowing across nearby border towns like Laredo. As Cardenas grew older, his family got hooked on a new phenomenon sweeping the nation in the mid-1950s: Rock ‘n’ Roll. Read more at U.S. Veteran Affairs News
To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve put together a reading list highlighting the arts and lives of Hispanic individuals from a range of countries and traditions. READ MORE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS
September 15, the middle of September, means we're that much closer to Halloween and days away from it officially being fall. But it's the start of Hispanic Heritage Month as well.
Why does Hispanic Heritage Month begin mid-month?
The reason that Hispanic Heritage Month begins halfway through the month of September is that Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile's independence
Each year from September 15 to October 15, Boys & Girls Clubs across the United States honor the history, cultures, struggles and triumphs of Hispanic and Latino Americans during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Knowing more about your unique heritage helps kids foster meaningful connections and pride within their communities. In fact, a recent survey commissioned by our partner, Ancestry, found that 88% of Spanish-speakers in the U.S. believe it is important to honor family history and heritage. Celeb
More than 1.6 million Hispanics and Latinos are part of the military, including veterans, and 47% cite financial struggles as a top transitional challenge. The spouse of a Navy veteran is working to change cultural norms surrounding the topic of money.
Many military families who identify as Latino have cultural values like machismo, where males are predominately responsible for financial leadership in their family. READ MORE AT MILITARY FAMILIES MAGAZINE
September 15, the middle of September, means we're that much closer to Halloween and days away from it officially being fall. But it's the start of Hispanic Heritage Month as well. Also known as Latinx Heritage Month, it's a 30-day commemoration that celebrates the history, culture and contributions of "American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America," according to Emily Key, director of education at the Smithsonian Latino Center.
Why does
When kids and teens learn about cultures, they broaden their view of the world and deepen their understanding of others. Heritage is the story of where we come from and what we bring forward into our future.
Hispanic and Latino heritage is rich with history, culture and exciting contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans past and present. Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month offers families, teachers and afterschool providers an opportunity to explore these vibrant cultures. READ MORE AT BOYS &
US Latinos account for 24 percent of box office ticket sales and 24 percent of streaming subscribers.3 To put this into even sharper contrast, US Latinos see films 3.3 times a year, per capita, compared with 2.9 for Asian-Americans and 2.3 for White Americans.
Yet Latinos hold less than 5 percent of leading on-screen, off-screen, and executive leadership roles in US media. Half of large media companies’ boardrooms include no Latino representation, and overall there is limited progress toward pa
The United States is a diverse nation of consumers with different wants and needs, backgrounds, opinions, values, and expectations. However, not all voices are always clearly heard, often leading to decision-makers remaining ill-informed. With the holiday season in full swing, here are key insights about U.S. Hispanic consumers regarding holiday shopping and how they compare to the non-Hispanic U.S. population. READ MORE AT CIVIC SCIENCE
With the increasing competitiveness of the job market and growing disparities in resources for low-income students, the public education system is often strained in their efforts to meet the growing needs of students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
However, many forward-thinking school districts are taking innovative steps to forge partnerships in their community that can enhance students’ educational outcomes. One such district is Miami-Dade County, which has begun working with a loc
Launched in 2016 by the Illinois Office of Tourism, the Illinois Made program promotes authentic travel experiences throughout the state and encourages visitors to discover hidden gems off the beaten path. Small businesses play a vital role in making Illinois a welcoming and unique destination for visitors year-round, and highlighting them is a great way to experience all Illinois has to offer.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States annually from the 15th of September to the 15th of October. In Hawaii, we have various events across the islands to commemorate this time, including the yearly Hispanic Heritage Festival.
Currently, around 11% of the population of Hawaii identifies as Hispanic and it is one of the fastest-growing demographics in the state, increasing more than 80% since 2000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. READ MORE AT HONOLULU CIVIL BEAT
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates a U.S. population of 64 million that’s diverse, growing and constantly changing. But can a single term like Hispanic or Latino describe a group with such varied ancestry and geographic origin? Mark Hugo Lopez from the Pew Research Center and Cristina Mora from UC Berkeley’s Department of Sociology join John Yang to discuss. READ AT PBS WEEKEND
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and the achievements of the United States. As the Hispanic population continues to grow in Florida, we take a look at how state, county and local communities are working to integrate and celebrate this growing population. VIEW VIDEO DISCUSSION AT SPECTRUM NEWS 13
The U.S. Postal Service today kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct.15) with new festive Piñatas! stamps at the 36th Annual Piñata Festival. These Forever stamps come in four designs — two donkeys and two seven-pointed stars — celebrating the traditional Mexican fiesta favorite. This is the third consecutive year the Postal Service has issued a Hispanic-themed stamp. In September 2021, USPS issued Day of the Dead stamps, and in July 2022, USPS issued Mariachi stamps. News of the stam
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year. It was started in 1968 and has become a national celebration that includes arts festivals and music events from New York to Los Angeles. How did Hispanic Heritage Month start? What famous Hispanic Americans are celebrated today? And what is this year’s theme? Find out the answers to these questions and more. READ MORE AT WE ARE TEACHERS
