September 15th marked the start of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month and it continues until October 15th. Latinx people have contributed so much to the United States and it is crucial that we recognize them, not only during this month, but always.
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month began as a weeklong celebration in the 1960s. It became a month long nationally recognized celebration in 1988. You can read more about this history here: https://www.history.com/topics/hispanic-history/hispanic-heritage-month
This month is dedicated to recognizing and uplifting the contributions of the Latinx community. Here are a few Latinos notables:
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
First Hispanic and Latina member of the Court
Identifies as a Nuyorican (Puerto Rican in New York)
Graduate of Princeton and Yale Law School
Author of the New York Times Bestseller "My Beloved World"
Celia Cruz
The Queen of Salsa
Afro-Cubana
Winner of two Grammy Awards, three Latin Grammy Awards, and the Lifetime Grammy Achievement Award
An actress appearing in films such as The Mambo Kings and The Perez Family
Received three honorary doctorate of music degrees from Yale, Florida International University, and the University of Miami
Franklin Chang Diaz
First Latin American immigrant Nasa Astronaut selected to go into space
Member of the Nasa Astronaut Hall of Fame
Holds an Sc.D. from MIT
Founder and CEO of Ad Astra Rocket Company
Identifies as Costa Rican Spanish Chinese and American
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