Please come by the MCC Library to view our display which will run from September 15 - October 15th.
"Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
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
The day of Sept. 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 Sept. 16 and Sept.18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is Oct. 12, falls within this 30 day period."
Source: Library of Congress - National Hispanic Heritage Month
Biographies pages open to Encyclopedia Britannica Online and you must have a MCC login to view. See below if you do not have a MCC login.
Links for off campus open to the free verson of Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Frida Kahlo |Salvador Dalí | Ellen Ochoa | Pancho Villa | Gabriel García Márquez