What Hispanic Heritage Month Means To Me
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

As A Hispanic Person Living In America, This Is What Hispanic Heritage Month Means To Me

I am Hispanic born and raised, Viva La Raza!

hcervantes
Sep 21, 2020
DePaul University
426
As A Hispanic Person Living In America, This Is What Hispanic Heritage Month Means To Me
Wikimedia

It is that time of the year between September 15 until October 15 marks an important time for our Hispanic communities. This special month is known as Hispanic Heritage Month. February is Black History Month and May is Asian Heritage Month.

Now is the time for Hispanic folks to celebrate and for those who are interested in learning more about the Hispanic culture to do so now.

The observation of this month started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

As a Hispanic living in the United States, I know that more of our history and heritage is being recognized now more than ever before.

Being a Hispanic means working hard which my parents have taught me. It is a common value and tradition to work hard so the next generation below you has a better life. It is something I am striving to give my children a better life.

Another core value that everyone should know in the Hispanic culture is the importance of family.

No other cultural values that closeness and togetherness with family. On a typical weekend a gathering with an aunt and uncle, their children will visit their parents' house where there will be another family. Family time is the perfect time to catch up on what is going on in the lives of others.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate being Hispanic. To make things relevant in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic the majority of Hispanics who have been disproportionately affected by the virus is the Hispanic community.

The reason why is because the majority of Hispanics do not have work from home jobs.

They are our essential workers who are harvesting food working in the grocery stores, factories, and those who work with cleaning and maintaining buildings and structures.

It is important to recognize that our Hispanic community is what is keeping the world functioning now and we should be proud of the work we do!

identities
Report this Content
Student Life

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

Siena College
10449
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
small towns
Relationships

Grateful Beyond Words: A Letter to My Inspiration

I have never been so thankful to know you.

University of New Haven
285369
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College
85984
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
waitlisted
Swoon

Navigating the Talking Stage: 21 Essential Questions to Ask for Connection

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

National Writers Society
148724
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
single life
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

Marist College
51867
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments