National Hispanic Heritage Month 2016: Fun Facts About Why We Celebrate Latinos. National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) starts Thursday, and for the next 30 days the United States will celebrate the origin and history of the nation’s largest ethnic group in America.
Initially instituted as a weeklong celebration on Sept. 15, 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson – congress later expanded the holiday to last an entire month in 1989 – National Hispanic Heritage Month was created to recognize the Hispanic and Latino culture and race, which now represents 56.6 million US residents according to the Census Bureau. To kick off the month-long celebration, we’ve compiled a list of noteable facts about the Hispanic and Latino influence in the US and a few fun ways to celebrate during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Check them out below. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage! Home. Sign in -or- Register PRIVACY POLICY · Terms of Use · TM ® & © 2016 Scholastic Inc.
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ELMER MARTINEZ/AFP/Getty Images Every year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. While the "month" spans through two calendar months, it is observed to recognize the Hispanic and Latino American heritage, culture and contributions. Here are eight amazing facts about the Hispanic community in the United States: 1. When Is Hispanic Heritage Month 2016? Meaning, How To Celebrate Special Month-Long Event. Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us.
The celebration begins on September 15th and is set to continue for a full month until October 15th. Getty Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us; the celebration begins on September 15 and is set to continue for a full month until October 15.