2015 LATINO HERITAGE MONTH CALENDAR SUBMISSION FORM |
Latino Heritage Month celebrates the history, culture and contributions of Latinos in our global society past, present and future. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015.