Latinx Heritage Month

Latinx Latinx Heritage Heritage Month Month

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Hispanic Heritage Month occurs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to celebrate the culture of Latin American countries

Eshaam Bhattad, Sriya Mamidanna

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Latinx Heritage Month was frst established nationally in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, and then changed to Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988. It was then later renamed to “Latinx Heritage Month” to be more inclusive of the cultures, countries and identities throughout Latin America. The purpose of the month was to commemorate the cultural legacy and deep traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.

WORLD's FAIR

Although World’s Fair happens after the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, it features booths that represent various Latinx countries including Mexico, Honduras, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Peru and Guatemala. Latin American Student Organization (LASO) members will be running these booths and promoting the diversity of cultures in the Latinx and Hispanic community.

Pat Riot and LASO members were promoting the club at Streetfest. Find more pictures of Streetfest and other events at @laso.shs. “[LASO] just hosted an event with Friends International… where we did a celebration for Mexican Independence. All these [events] play an important role in bringing students together and allowing them to experience the amazing cultures in Stevenson.” Stacy Frazer Spanish Teacher

“One of our biggest events for Hispanic Heritage Month is collabing with [Black Student Union] for an event called AfroLASO. We’re talking about Afro-Latinos, and how [it’s] really tough being an Afro-Latino in the Latino community because you have colorism and racism and hate towards each other.” Keyla Moreno ‘24 Latin American Student Organization President

“We create posters, try cool foods and play fun games as a big group of people. Usually you don’t feel really connected to others at school, but going to these clubs and having these meetings—it’s one big group of people learning about diferent cultures.” Julia Rafa ’24 LASO Member