It wasn't until nearly 20 years later that Hispanic Heritage Week was lengthened to an entire month under President Ronald Reagan. Latino Americans are optimistic about the country's future despite being hit hard by the pandemic, a Pew survey finds.
Esteban Torres of California had submitted a bill to expand it, saying in remarks at the time, "We want the public to know that we share a legacy with the rest of the country, a legacy that includes artists, writers, Olympic champions, and leaders in business, government, cinema, and science. Torres' bill died in committee, but Sen. Paul Simon of Illinois submitted a similar bill that Reagan signed into law.
The contributions of Hispanics and Latinos to the United States are long and storied: Key pointed out that the first known colony in America was not Jamestown, but the Spanish colony of St. Augustine in Florida.
She added, "Latinos are Americans, and they form part of this American fabric. A growing population. But Hispanic Heritage Month is a chance for the country to acknowledge not only the rich history of its diverse Hispanic communities, but who they are today, said Felix Sanchez, chairman of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts.
Census release shows America is more diverse and more multiracial than ever. In this interview, Ms. Observing Hispanic Heritage Month allows our country to show its recognition and support for the work Latinos are doing in helping this country grow. Along with recognizing the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month, it is equally important to us at the Initiative that we raise awareness on Hispanic Heritage Month resources available from other agencies within the Federal Government.
Compiled below is a list of different resources relevant to Hispanic Heritage Month, along with their respective agencies. Navy: Hispanic Americans in the U. The month marks a time for Camacho and his family to celebrate their culture. However, for others, Hispanic Heritage Month erases their identity. Fernanda He was born and raised in Puerto Rico, but her parents immigrated from China. He said the label "Hispanic" doesn't fully describe or accept her. Originally, Hispanic Heritage Month was just a week.
In , President Lyndon B. House of Representatives. However, in , Rep. Esteban Torres of California decided a week wasn't enough to celebrate. So Torres submitted H. Torres was quoted as saying he wanted "the American people to learn of our heritage. We want the public to know that we share a legacy with the rest of the country, a legacy that includes artists, writers, Olympic champions, and leaders in business, government, cinema and science," according to the House's History, Art and Archives office.
Torres' bill died, but a year later Sen. Paul Simon of Illinois submitted S.
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