Hispanic Heritage Foundation President and CEO José Antonio Tijerino spoke with Scripps News about the significance and importance of Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S.
Sept. 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the culture, history and contributions of the fastest-growing ethnic minority in the country.Hispanic Heritage Foundation President and CEO José Antonio Tijerino spoke with Scripps News about the significance and importance of Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S.“It’s not just Latino stories and Latino history, it's an American history,” said Tijerino.
The museum is one of two that were created in 2020 by an act of Congress, although there is no specific building dedicated just yet. The goal will be to honor the dreams, challenges and triumphs of U.S. Latinos, according to the museum’s website.“We have an additional layer in terms of some narratives that are out there about our community. And that's why it's so important that we tell our own stories as Latinos.
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