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Why should we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

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by Charice McCray on April 26th, 2010

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National Hispanic Heritage Month is an important event celebrated in the United States for 31 days that was originally celebrated for only one week as National Hispanic Heritage week. Organizations such as public libraries, the Library of Congress, National Park Service, National Endowment for the Humanitie, and the Smithsonian Institution have contributed to providing the education and resources to increase awareness about National Hispanic Heritage.
History
National Hispanic Heritage Month was established in 1968 when President Lyndon Johnson was in office. The recognition began as National Hispanic Heritage week. It was passed into law on Aug. 17, 1988. To protect the Hispanic culture, the National Park Service and University of Mexico built the Spanish Colonial research center in 1986.
Time Frame
National Hispanic Heritage Month used to last only one week and was changed to last for 30 days by President Ronald Reagan in 1988. National Hispanic Heritage month is from Sept. 15 until Oct. 15. National Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated annually.
Significance
The purpose of National Hispanic Heritage month is to recognize the hard work, contributions and devotion of Hispanic people from Mexico, the Caribbean, Spain, Central and South America have provided.
Types
The events usually held in honor of National Hispanic Heritage month include panel discussions, concerts, films, exhibits, lectures and television programs.
Benefits
Adults and children can learn about the Hispanic culture, participate in activities and attend celebrations at schools, libraries, museums, national parks and other facilities.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
County of Los Angeles Public Library: Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
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National Endowment for the Humanities: National Hispanic Heritage Month
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- That's all very interesting(well, not really very interesting-more like kind of boring) but id it really answer the question?
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  by Possum on September 2nd, 2010
- That REALLY didn't answer the question.
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  by In-Stereo-Type on September 3rd, 2010
- Think we will ever have a White English Speaking American Heritage month?
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  by BandS on September 9th, 2010
- It did not answer the question, it is nothing but copied information
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  by Spicy Hot on September 9th, 2010
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by Hardcore Conservative on September 2nd, 2010
For the same reason we should celebrate White Heritage Month.

Oh, wait. We're not allowed. That would be racist.
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- Exactly.
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  by Cowtipper on September 2nd, 2010
- For the same reason we can't have an Irish American History month either. After all, they only died helping build the infrastructure of this country during the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as contributing a sizable portion to the Continental Army, while serving as a buffer, or "human shield," against Indian attacks from the Great Northwest (then the Ohio Valley). Not to mention all the U.S. presidents who are of Irish ancestry.
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  by GuyFromPhilly on September 2nd, 2010
- intresting part of the irish
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  by Jaheira2016 on September 2nd, 2010
- Oh, COME ON!!! EVERY MONTH IS WHITE HERITAGE MONTH! Let's have September, huh bud?
  
  ;D
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  by In-Stereo-Type on September 3rd, 2010
- It is? Every month is White Heritage Month? I must have missed the articles, TV broadcasts, commercials, school events. I mean, it's not like white people contributed anything to this country. The only thing we did was make slaves out of the black folks.
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  by Hardcore Conservative on September 10th, 2010
- There, ya see that? That's a little something buddy! Just take stock in the little things.
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  by In-Stereo-Type on September 10th, 2010
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by Derf on September 2nd, 2010
Answerbag Staff should really look at the answers to their questions before they "award" great answer. The great answer tells a great deal about Hispanic Heritage Month but that is not the question. The question is why should we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, not what is Hispanic Heritage Month.
A better answer is another question. What the hell do you care if someone celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. If it's not your thing then don't celebrate it.
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- If you see a factual inaccuracy in a professionally researched answer, please submit it here: http://www.answerbag.com/forums/topic.php?t=1271. Thanks!
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  by Rachel Globus on September 8th, 2010
- This is what inspired my question.
  http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2305472
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by Barcaluv on September 2nd, 2010
Like someone commented before, the PRA above (self-selected as "Great Answer", btw) although offering interesting and compelling info, doesn't really answer the question.
I don't think anyone should celebrate. Either you identify with the cause for celebration at hand or you don't.
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- you don't think anyone should celebrate? I don't understand. You mean that it should just be forgotten about...or did you mean that nobody who doesn't want to should be forced to celebrate?
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  by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on September 2nd, 2010
- The latter. Maybe I was too literal in my reading of the word "should" here.
  As you probably know I don't live in the U.S. but I am Hispanic, awareness is a good thing and should be encouraged but not forced, maybe that's what I was going after. :)
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  by Barcaluv on September 2nd, 2010
- I'm gonna celebrate by watching Ricardo Montalban Cordoba commercials on youtube.
  
  I LOVED those commercials when I was a kid!
  
  What an accent!
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  by The Chief on September 2nd, 2010
- Ooohh that Corinthian leather...
  btw, I remember hearing somewhere that there's not such a thing, they made the name up because it sounded classy or something :)
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  by Barcaluv on September 3rd, 2010
- from wikipedia:
  Corinthian leather was a phrase invented for marketing use to describe the leather used in certain Chrysler luxury cars in the 1970s. In this case, "Corinthian" does not actually indicate any relationship with Corinth, nor any specific type of leather and was added simply as a linguistic cachet.
  The first use of this term was to describe the leather in the 1974 Chrysler Imperial, but the best known use of this term is from the advertising campaign for the 1976 Chrysler Cordoba, featuring celebrity spokesman Ricardo Montalbán.[1]
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  by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on September 3rd, 2010
- Well, there you go... :)
  Thanks Da Ben Dan for confirming that.
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  by Barcaluv on September 3rd, 2010
- They probably did it because Ricardo Montalban sounded so COOL saying it!
  
  :):)
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  by The Chief on September 3rd, 2010
- Remember, if you see a factual inaccuracy in a PRA, please submit it here: http://www.answerbag.com/forums/topic.php?t=1271. Thanks!
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  by Rachel Globus on September 8th, 2010
- I need to save that link! Thanks, Rachel!
  
  :):)
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  by The Chief on September 8th, 2010
- Isnt a professional that is answering these questions? Why would they be inaccurate? Do they not research the information, if they dont know what they are talking about?
  
  PS,, why hasnt the information been changed if you are aware that it is wrong?
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  by Spicy Hot on September 9th, 2010
- Thanks for the reminder, Rachel.
  @SpicyHot: I don't think this particular answer provided incorrect info btw, maybe I was too focused on the use of the word "should" and got a little side-tracked off the main issue.
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  by Barcaluv on September 9th, 2010
- Im trying to understand, thank you for being patient with me, Barculuv, but I dont see the answer.
  
  I understood it to mean, we should celebrate because we want to recognize the significant influence of the many Hispanic American citizens, who have influenced numerous aspects in our communities.
  
  I also dont understand why they pick there own answer as great answer, very self serving. If their answer was correct the AB people would give points to them, like they do to everyone else, I guess I am missing the point of these professional answers that they copy from other sites.
  
  Again I am trying to learn, not fight, thank you.
  
  I can see where they copied there information from.
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  by Spicy Hot on September 9th, 2010
- I know you mean well, of course. No fighting of any kind on my part either. ;)
  Regarding PRAs as a whole I agree with you a great deal. Never been a fan of them myself.
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by Shes Country on September 8th, 2010
Ask a Progressive? Progresives put all of these special programs in place to keep people feeling seperate and different rather then encouraging people to see each others sameness and promote cohesion, and allowing people to just be humanbeings. I say we have a human heritage month where we celebrate all humans as equals.
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by Spicy Hot on September 13th, 2010
I understood it to mean, we should celebrate because we want to recognize the significant influence of the many Hispanic American citizens, who have influenced numerous aspects in our communities.

But Im not a professional answering this, LMAO
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by The Wraith of God is Coming on September 9th, 2010
We shouldn't.
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by x-narpolax on September 8th, 2010
I'm not a fan of any racist history month.
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by danrather1 on September 3rd, 2010
Of course. Why shouldn't it be allowed? It is nationally enforced. No agency will check to see if you celebrated. If you don't want to participate, then don't. It's the same with Black, Women's, or any other minority. I don't mind learn another culture because it gives me an understanding of the people. With that cultural understanding, you can respect and appreciate it more. As far as white history month, that's every month of the year. I know more white American history than any other culture maybe excluding my own.
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by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on September 2nd, 2010
Because Mexico (which is the only Spanish country that I am familiar with) has rich and ancient cultures...
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- Lies. Mexicans are poor.
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  by TWA on September 2nd, 2010
- not all of them...come to Mexico and you can find many rich and varied people
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  by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on September 2nd, 2010
- Rich people who are all Mexican and poorer than America's homeless.
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  by TWA on September 2nd, 2010
- you are certifiably crazy....end of discussion....there are none so blind as those who refuse to see...I can't see you ever gaining any intelligence...so I am cutting this conversation off now...but since you are so well off maybe you'd like to purchase one of these like I did
  http://www.puertovallartabestrealestate.com/Nuevo_Vallarta/page_1659389.html
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  by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on September 2nd, 2010
- The answer specifically said "rich and ancient cultures...". It said nothing of monetary riches. The Wrong Answer: you really need to pull your head out of your ass.
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by ila on September 2nd, 2010
because any reason to party is a good one :)
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by Lilith_Demon_Goddess_Of_The_Underworld on September 8th, 2010
Free margaritas and Mojitos !
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by sega256 on September 3rd, 2010
why not? We celebrate black history month.
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by Possum on September 2nd, 2010
Because we can?
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by purplecows on September 2nd, 2010
so hot Latino babes will like us better
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by Jaheira2016 on September 2nd, 2010
If you want, your choice
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by thatsJustme on September 3rd, 2010
its a personal choice, for hispanic's , I guess.....
but personally , I don't feel it should be a 'national' thing the same as I don't think we should all have to do 'black history month'....which is even in our schools.....
Americans are of all heritages and its mighty 'partial' to celebrate only a few...
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by MvL on September 3rd, 2010
I say life's short and we should take any opportunity to celebrate. Besides, Hispanic Americans have contributed a lot to American culture and to the nation in general.

Although maybe we would seem, as a nation, a bit more like we "meant it" celebrating them if we would end our pointless and borderline racist anti-immigration policies. (Also, "borderline" could be a pun; "border-line"... get it? Enjoy!)
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