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National Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as LatinX Heritage Month, is celebrated each year in the United States from Sept. 15^th through Oct. 15^th. It celebrates the cultural heritage and achievements of Hispanic-Americans (i.e. those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America). This year’s theme is Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. Communities across the nation will celebrate in various ways. For listings of celebrations in your area, check your local college and university campuses, your children’s schools and local news stations. Below are some links that give further resources, history and listings of national festivals and educational activities that you may be interested in.

National Celebrations, Events, and Resources

This U.S. government sites lists all the federally sponsored virtual and in-person events for Hispanic Heritage Month: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov

Good, Good, Good—”23 Activities to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (2022)”: https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/how-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month

U.S. State Department—”Hispanic Heritage Month 2022″: https://www.state.gov/hispanic-heritage-month-2022

The White House—”A Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2022″: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/09/14/a-proclamation-on-national-hispanic-heritage-month-2022

Boys & Girls Clubs of America—”6 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month”: https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2022/June/6-ways-to-celebrate-hispanic-and-latino-heritage-month

Good Housekeeping—”Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month”: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a33957025/hispanic-heritage-month

The National Park Service (NPS) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/hispanic-heritage-month.htm

Hispanic Heritage Month educational resources and toolkits can be found at https://www.twinkl.com.cn/event/hispanic-heritage-month-usa-2022