Urbandale Community School District: Join Us In Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 – October 15

Press release from the Urbandale Community School District:

September 28th, 2021

Join us in celebrating our Latinx students, families, staff, and community members during National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Every year, the United States honors the history and legacy of Hispanic and Latinx people by observing National Hispanic Heritage Month. From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. National Hispanic Heritage Week was first recognized by President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 and expanded to 30 days by President Ronald Reagan in 1988.  Ultimately, it was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

There are many great resources to learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. Here is a landmark six-hour documentary featuring interviews with nearly 100 Latinos and more than 500 years of History, entitled Latino Americans, created by PBS.

We’d like to take time to recognize and honor our students and staff of Latinx descent.  We’d also like to empower and educate our non Latinx students and staff surrounding the contributions and impact Latinx people made and continue to make in our community, state, nation, and world. We are #strongerwithU! #caring4U

This press release was produced by the Urbandale Community School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.