¿Qué es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana?

Cada año, los estadounidenses celebran el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, celebrando las historias, culturas y contribuciones de ciudadanos estadounidenses cuyos antepasados vinieron de España, México, el Caribe y América Central y del Sur.

La observación comenzó en 1968 como la Semana de la Herencia Hispana bajo el mandato del presidente Lyndon Johnson y fue ampliada por el presidente Ronald Reagan en 1988 para cubrir un período de 30 días que comienza el 15 de septiembre y termina el 15 de octubre. Se promulgó como ley el 17 de agosto de 1988. sobre la aprobación de la Ley Pública 100-402.

El día 15 de septiembre es significativo porque es el aniversario de la independencia de los países latinoamericanos Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras y Nicaragua. Además, México y Chile celebran sus días de independencia el 16 y 18 de septiembre, respectivamente. Además, el Día de la Raza o Día de la Raza, que es el 12 de octubre, cae dentro de este período de 30 días.

What is Hispanic Heritage Month?

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation 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.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

Congress, The Library of, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, US Smithsonian Institution, and others, ‘National Hispanic American Heritage Month’ <//www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/> [accessed 8 August 2020]

Project Explanation

This website is an ongoing collaboration between the Finance & Business Office of Diversity & Inclusion‘s Hispanic Heritage Month Committee and the College of the Liberal Arts, with support provided by the Office of Digital Pedagogy and Scholarship and the Department of Spanish, Italian, & Portuguese. The aim of this site is to amplify the voices of the Hispanic and Latinx communities at Penn State and the surrounding communities that house our campuses and outreach efforts. Web banner graphic design graciously created by Becka Turner from the Filippelli Institute for e-Education and Outreach. Translations provided by the participants and Isabel Truque. If you wish to participate in this 2020-2021 celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by submitting your story for inclusion in the website, please contact Tatiana Zwerling @ Tatiana@psu.edu.