Please join us in celebrating Hispanic and Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month!
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Spanish: Mes nacional de la herencia hispana) is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
Hispanic refers to a person who is from, or a descendant of someone who is from, a Spanish-speaking country.
Latino/a or Latinx refers to a person who is from, or a descendant of someone who is from, a country in Latin America.
The timing of Hispanic Heritage Month coincides with the Independence Day celebrations of several Latin American nations. September 15 was chosen as the kickoff because it coincides with the Independence Day celebrations of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Those five nations declared their independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. Mexico, declared its independence from Spain on September 16, 1810 and Chile on September 18, 1810.
Information and Resources:
Hispanic Heritage Month – Celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage
Latinx/Hispanic Communities & Mental Health | Mental Health America
Local Events:
Countywide Events Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (westchestergov.com)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - Westchester Hispano
Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC | New York Latin Culture Magazine