Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15^th through October 15^th. Hispanic Heritage Month actually began in 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This is a month for America to celebrate and learn aboutHispanicculture. September 15^th was actually the anniversary of the independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. On September 16^th and the 18^th, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence.

Hispanic actually means Spanish-speaking people in the U.S of any race. According to the 2010 Census, an estimated 46.9 Million people identified as Hispanic or Latino in the U.S. Mexico is the only country with a larger Hispanic population.

Just A Few Hispanic Influences:

Historical Figures: Father Junipero Serra, Pancho Villa

Performers: Christina Aquilera, Cameron Diaz, George Lopez, Ricky Martin, Cesar Romero

Writers: Julia Alverez, Laura Esquivel, Sandra Cisneros

Political Figures: Benito Jua”rez, Raul Castro, Cesar Chavez, Eva Peron, Fidel Castro

Musicians/ Singers: Ruben Blades, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Selena, Jerry Garcia, Tito Puente

Scientists/Educators: Mario Molina, Bernardo Houssay, Luis Leloir, Jamie Escalante

Explorers: Ellen Ochoa, Francisco Pizarro, Carlos Noriega, Cristobal Colon

Athletes: Sammy Sosa, Oscar de la Hoya, Roberto Alomar, Nancy Lopez

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