By Arianna Rodriguez, Writer | September 18, 2024
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Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15th to October 15th. It is celebrated by many people of Hispanic descent.
Recognition began in 1968. President Johnson made sure that the holiday would include a week-long celebration. 20 years later, in 1988, President Regan expanded the holiday to include an entire month.
Expanding the holdiay recognizes the contributions of millions of Hispanics in live in the United States.
Hispanic Heritage Month reported, “...the Latino population in the United States today is over 60 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This makes up 18.9% of the total population and is the largest racial or ethnic group.”
At Carson High School, the leadership class decorated the school campus for the occasion. Students and staff proudly celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in many ways-painting and putting up flags and having a performance during lunch at the quad on October 12th.
“We have to recognize those of Hispanic descent and recognize what efforts they have done to society,” said CHS leadership adviser Ms. Benitez.
Some students celebrated beyond the school’s walls.
CHS sophomore Monica Hernandez stated, “I watched the parade where they said ‘Viva Mexico’, and at night [while] with my family, we ate food and celebrated by watching the fireworks.”
Hispanic Heritage Month is more than just a celebration. It gives people a chance to connect with those who have inspired them.
“Selena Quintanilla was raised with Mexican parents and was able to link up both American and Mexican culture,” stated CHS junior Gionny Rodriguez.
Hispanic culture has had a huge impact on the US, from food to music to art. Hispanic Heritage Month is about trying to inspire the next generation to be able to continue with the traditions
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