As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Seramount hosted a webinar for our Diversity Best Practices (DBP) member organizations that celebrated the unique cultural differences reflected by the Latine population around the world. It was moderated by Marcelo Vasquez Lopez, a Partnering Consultant, Global Office of DEI at Liberty Mutual Insurance, a DBP member organization. He introduced the keynote speaker, Anna Maria Chávez, who is the founder of Fearless Global Initiative, and the two panelists: Priscilla Fuentes -- CEO American Red Cross Cascades Region (and Co-Chair of the Latino Resource Group) and Johanna Figueira -- Marketing Communications at Code for Venezuela and Senior Social Media Manager at Amazon.
From September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic American Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This observation started in 1968 under President Johnson, marking the importance of September 15, which is the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries. It was expanded into October to recognize Día de la Raza, or “Day of the Race,” which celebrates the countries and people conquered by Spain and other European colonialists.
From September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic American Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This observation started in 1968 under President Johnson, marking the importance of September 15, which is the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries. It was expanded into October to recognize Día de la Raza, or “Day of the Race,” which celebrates the countries and people conquered by Spain and other European colonialists. There are many ways people can get involved and honor Hispanic Heritage Month —check out local events to see if local groups are celebrating.
National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place every September 15-October 15. The timing of this heritage celebration coincides with the multitude of Independence Day celebrations occurring in Latin-American countries that fall during that time. Dating back to its origination in 1968, the heritage week, which expanded into a month in 1988, has been designated as a celebratory occasion to highlight the achievements and impact of Hispanic Americans.
