Hispanic/Latine/Latinx Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 each year, a span chosen to align with the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua all mark their independence on September 15, followed by Mexico on September 16 and Chile on September 18. The observance was established to recognize the deep and lasting contributions of Latine Americans to U.S. culture, histor

National Hispanic Heritage Month starts today and last through October 15th. This month was established to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, and people of Central and South American ancestry. Starting as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, it was later expanded to include an entire month in 1988. While "Hispanic" is the official term used to describe heritage, it has a problematic history rooted in mislabeling, cultural erasure,