It is close to the end of #HispanicHeritageMonth, which occurs every year between September 15 to October 15. #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth was established in 1988 to celebrate the contributions, culture and history of Americans of Hispanic heritage. Hispanic refers to people that descend from Spanish-speaking populations.

National Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of the month because it coincides with national independence days in several Latin American countries: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica celebrate theirs on Sept. 1 ...