Latino Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15. The months of September and October cover a wide range of independence days for Latin American countries. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all celebrate their independence on September 15. Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16, Chile on September 18 and Belize on September 21st. El Día de la Raza (Columbus Day) is observed on October 12.

 

Celebrate the tremendous contributions of Latinos to American culture, history, and society with the following selections from the History Department.  These collective biographies tell the achievements of Latinos who have inspired, educated, and informed us.