Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Hispanic Heritage Month, is nationally celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those who trace their ancestral roots to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean.
The 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month observance theme is “Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America.” The theme aims to recognize the economic, political, and social contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx populations in the United States.
We honor the contributions of Latinx and Hispanic Americans, especially the significant contributions made to U.S. society and its culture. From playwright/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and Secretary of Education Miguel Cordona to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, American activist Sylvia Rivera, and 18-year-old activist Emma Gonzalez, their work and influence are undeniable.