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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Monday, May 1, 2023
May is National Hispanic Heritage Month
Maryland Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month!
May is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Hispanic and Latinx community. According to the census, 62.6 million Americans identify as Hispanic or Latinx, making them the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority. In Maryland, Hispanic/Latinx are 12% of the Maryland population and number around 744,000.
The Heritage Month 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 in September-October. 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.
During this Hispanic Heritage Month, the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) encourages Marylanders to learn more about the culture and contributions the Hispanic/Latinx community have made in society.
Public Television PBS is airing a TV special:
Here are some FREE activities happening in Maryland:
- Prince Georges County Dept. of Parks and Recreation Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar of Events.
- Montgomery College Calendar of Events.
- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Kickoff (In Waldorf, MD).
- City of Mount Rainer’s Latino Heritage Month Celebration.
- Hispanic Business on BAM (Business, Advocacy, and Mentorship)! Showcase.
- 14th Annual Latino Festival of Frederick, MD.
- Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Presentation of Community Service Awards.
- Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Leadership Awards Dinner.
- 3rd Annual Latin Rhythms Festival.
Here are some other FREE celebratory events in Maryland:
World Heritage Festival ~ Frederick, MDWorld Heritage Festival ~ Frederick, MD
Silver Spring End Of Summer CelebrationSilver Spring End Of Summer Celebration
World Heritage Festival ~ Silver Spring, MDWorld Heritage Festival ~ Silver Spring, MD
Friday, September 16, 2022
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
- Prince Georges County Dept of Parks and Recreation Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar of Events
- Montgomery College Calendar of Events
- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Kickoff (In Waldorf, MD)
- City of Mount Rainer's Latino Heritage Month Celebration
- Hispanic Business on BAM (Business, Advocacy and Mentorship)! Showcase
- 14thAnnual Latino Festival of Frederick, MD
- Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Presentation of Community Service Awards
- Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Leadership Awards Dinner
- 3rddAnnual Latin Rhythms Festival
The MCCR and its Board of Commissioners are united in celebrating all cultures, and in resolving anti-discrimination through enforcement of the State's anti-discrimination laws, and through public outreach and education.
For information on MCCR, visit https://mccr.maryland.gov/
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) represents the interest of the State to ensure equal opportunity for all through enforcement of Title 20 of the State Government Article and Title 19 of the State Finance & Procurement Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. MCCR investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and state contracts filed by members of protected classes under federal and state law.
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) is the premier federal agency that focuses on expanding homeownership, increasing access to affordable housing, strengthening communities through economic development, fighting housing discrimination, and tackling homelessness issues.