Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 isn't about Spanish culture, it's about us, the Americans of the Americas who come together in the United States, and especially New York City, the capital of the Latin world. We meditate on Hispanic Heritage Month every year, because as New Yorkers traveling constantly in the Caribbean and Latin America, our understanding of what it means to be … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Isn’t About Spanish Culture Any More
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a U.S. national celebration of Americans with a heritage from the Hispanic Americas or Spain. The name is misleading because American "Hispanics" are actually diverse mixes of Indigenous, European, African, and Asian people and cultures.
The celebration, from September 15 to October 15 every year, frames the independence days of Central America, Mexico, and Chile; the national day of Spain, Italian American Day (formerly Columbus Day), and Indigenous Peoples Day.
New York City's main celebrations include the Hispanic Day Parade, Queens Hispanic Parade, Italian American Day Parade, Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow, and the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Parade.
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Hispanic Heritage Month NYC 2022 is a Celebration of the Global Heritage of the Americas
Hispanic Heritage Month NYC 2022 is a U.S. national celebration of Latin culture and the contributions of Latin peoples to the United States. The celebration from September 15 to October 15 frames the independence days of Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua), Mexico and Chile. The Spanish national day is included too. … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month NYC 2022 is a Celebration of the Global Heritage of the Americas
Celebrate Spain’s National Day, La Fiesta Nacional de España!
Spain's national day, La Fiesta Nacional de España, is October 12. It commemorates the day in 1492 when the first Columbus expedition claimed the Americas for Spain. Rodrigo de Triana, a sailor on the expedition, was the first to see land. Columbus claimed the discovery to earn a reward, but he lied. The exact location is lost to the mists of time, but is believed to be … [Read more...] about Celebrate Spain’s National Day, La Fiesta Nacional de España!
Columbus was Evil, but Columbus Day was Founded to Stop Confederate White Supremacists from Lynching Italian Americans
The NYC Department of Education now celebrates "Columbus Day" as Italian Heritage Day / Indigenous Peoples Day. The US national holiday is still called "Columbus Day." It will take an act of Congress to change it. The same is true in New York State. Columbus Day NYC 2022 It's a busy long weekend in NYC. This year's big celebrations are: Friday, October 7, 2022 New … [Read more...] about Columbus was Evil, but Columbus Day was Founded to Stop Confederate White Supremacists from Lynching Italian Americans
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day!
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates our Indigenous, Native American heritage and contributions to U.S. culture on the second Monday in October. Many countries celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on October 12 to counter the Spanish National Day which some celebrate as Columbus Day. [NOTE: Columbus triggered an Indigenous genocide in the Americas. The man himself was so cruel to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day!
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day. ¡Viva México!
Mexican Independence Day is September 16. It celebrates El Grito de Dolores (The Cry of Dolores) marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence in 1810. The Origins of Mexican Independence Day On September 16, Mexicans and Mexican Americans celebrate a speech given by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in the small town of Dolores Hidalgo in 1810. The Roman Catholic priest … [Read more...] about Celebrate Mexican Independence Day. ¡Viva México!
Celebrate Costa Rican Independence Day!
Costa Rican Independence Day is September 15. Costa Rican Independence Day It commemorates the day on September 15, 1821 when a congress in Guatemala City signed "The Act of Independence of Central America." Costa Rica was fortunate in that it didn't have to fight a war to become independent. Federal Republic of Central America The original Federal Republic of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Costa Rican Independence Day!
Celebrate Salvadoran Independence Day!
Salvadoran Independence Day is September 15, 1821. El Salvador was originally the home of the Indigenous Cuzcatlecs and some Mayans. The Spaniards colonized the region in 1524. In 1609, the region became part of the Spanish Captaincy General of Guatemala. Salvadoran Independence Day It commemorates the day on September 15, 1821 when a regional congress in … [Read more...] about Celebrate Salvadoran Independence Day!
Celebrate Guatemalan Independence Day!
Guatemalan Independence Day is September 15. Guatemala was the central homeland of Mayan culture. Spaniards colonized the region in the 1520s. In 1609, the region became part of the Spanish Captaincy General of Guatemala. It controlled Central America from Guatemala City. Guatemalan Independence Day It commemorates the day on September 15, 1821 when a regional congress … [Read more...] about Celebrate Guatemalan Independence Day!
Celebrate Honduran Independence Day!
Honduran Independence Day is September 15. Honduras was home to several Indigenous civilizations including Mayans of Copán. Spaniards colonized Honduras in 1524. In 1609, the region became part of the Spanish Captaincy General of Guatemala which controlled Central America from Guatemala City. Honduran Independence Day It commemorates the day on September 15, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Honduran Independence Day!
Celebrate Nicaraguan Independence Day!
Nicaraguan Independence Day is September 15. Nicaragua was home to several Indigenous civilizations including the Macro-Chibchan ethnic groups who ranged as far south as northern Colombia. Spaniards colonized Nicaragua in 1524. In 1609, the region became part of the Spanish Captaincy General of Guatemala which controlled Central America from Guatemala City. Nicaraguan … [Read more...] about Celebrate Nicaraguan Independence Day!
Celebrate Chilean Independence Day!
Chilean Independence Day commemorates the declaration of statehood within the Spanish monarchy by a criollo junta on September 18, 1810. The catalyst was French Napoleon making his own brother the King of Spain. Chilean Independence Day NYC 2023 We're looking for Chilean things to do in NYC on Tuesday, September 18, 2023. NYC 2022 Celebrate Chilean Independence … [Read more...] about Celebrate Chilean Independence Day!
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2021!
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual U.S. government celebration of the Hispanic contributions to our American culture from September 15 - October 25. The contributions are great. The western third of our country was New Spain and then Mexico before it was the United States. Hispanic culture remains embedded there. Spain played a major role in the recovery of western … [Read more...] about Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2021!