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Find It! - Hispanic Heritage
Hispanic Heritage month begins on September 15th and continues through October 15th. The 15th marks the independence of five Hispanic countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico celebrates it's independence on September 16th and Chile on September 18th.
Culture | En español | Hispanic Heritage | Mexican Independence | Organizations
Activities, resources and organizations from Scholastic. Biographies of historic and contemporary Hispanics. Statistics, activities, and facts. "Celebrating Hispanic heritage every day of the year." Offers commentary and opinion on issues relevant to Hispanics. Information on hispanic astronauts. National Register of Historic Places Hispanic American landmarks. Bibliographies of selected books. Hispanic Reading Room: Library of Congress An overview of the collections the reading room offers. There are a number of online collections available including 1492: An Ongoing Voyage, the Portuguese in the US, and Hispanic Music and Culture of the Rio Grande. Official site for the annual awards. All about the Spanish language. Also includes information about resources in Spanish. Sala Hispánica de Lectura / Library of Congress Description and pictures of the independence day celebration. Biographical information on the 'father of Mexico's independence." An explanation of the ringing of the bell and the cry (Grito) announcing Mexican independence. Information about the key figures and events in the fight for Mexican Independence. A look at the celebrations for independence. Also includes a brief overview of the history. Mexican Independence Day Cards - Send a greeting card. League of United Latin American Citizens Organization that works toward advancing the Hispanic population in the United States. United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce "To advocate, promote and facilitate the success of Hispanic businesses. |
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