What is Hispanic Heritage Month? Learn the history of the month and how to honor this growing portion of the U.S. population.

Before Hispanic Heritage Month became a month of celebration, the observation was only held for a week in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson. Two decades later, on Aug. 17, 1988, President ...

Before it was a month-long celebration it was just one week. Rep. Edward R. Roybal and Rep. Henry B. Gonzales championed a bill for a week-long observance, Hispanic Heritage Week. “The bill was ...

Many people in the community expressed their love for the festival and attend every year, but they did not want to voice ...

Here are some Evanston events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year. Evanston Public Library Friday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Levy Senior Center — Latino Family Game Night ...

Lighting struck the cross on top of the steeple at the Catholic church in Hachita on Sept. 15, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished by crews. The Hidalgo County Fire Department, Station 3 ...

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Madison Public Library is hosting a series of events to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. According to the Public Library’s website, these events are intended to highlight ...

The cancellation comes as fears grow over the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, which has led to raids by U.S.