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UNIDOS
by Paula Ramos design by Sylvia Sasse
One student shares how they celebrated this Hispanic Heritage Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month took place between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 each year. The beginning date was chosen to coincide with the independence days of several Spanish-speaking nations, and the entire month serves as a time for celebrating the culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic-Americans. Junior Carlota Gonzalez Nunez shared the importance of this month to her.
Q: What is your nationality?
A: “I am Venezuelan and Colombian.”
Q: How have you been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month?
A: “I have been enjoying eating food from other Hispanic countries.”
Q: Why do you feel it’s important to recognize Hispanic heritage?
A: “I feel it’s important because others can notice other cultures, so [ours] should be treated the same.”
A: “My favorite thing is how different all [the] cultures are from each other.”
Q: How can we encourage students to honor and celebrate Hispanic heritage?
A: “We can encourage students by making Hispanic Heritage Month a bigger deal.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about being
Hispanic? A: “I love our food and being bilingual.”
Q: How can non-Latino students celebrate and honor Hispanic heritage?
A: “They can be around Hispanic people that celebrate and teach their heritage.”
Q: What is your favorite Hispanic tradition?
A: “My favorite tradition is on December 31st, when we eat grapes at midnight.”
