| By Carol Brennan | National Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15, a date tied to the 1810 event known as El Grito de Dolores (The Cry of Dolores), the storied ringing of church bells that began the Mexican War of Independence on September 16, 1810. This September 15, viewers around the world can … Read more
| By Elizabeth Mohn | Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 each year, and this celebration is a perfect opportunity for teachers to help students learn about more members of this important, influential group. Gale In Context: Middle School has engaging, up-to-date resources teachers can use to help students … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry | In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson enacted the observance of Hispanic Heritage Week to honor the millions of Americans of South and Central American, Spanish, Mexican, and Caribbean heritage. Twenty years later, the Reagan administration expanded the celebration to a span full month, September 15 through October 15, and renamed … Read more