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The LIBRE Initiative Prepares for Start of Hispanic Heritage Month

For Immediate Release
September 12, 2017

Media Contact: Brian Faughnan, 202-805-1581 or Wadi Gaitan, 202-853-4433

(Washington D.C.) – Today, ahead of the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, The LIBRE Initiative begins to recognize the many contributions of Hispanics across America. Hispanic Heritage Month was established by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to honor Hispanics who have come to the United States as immigrants – as well as those who have been born and raised here – and the multitude of ways they have enriched our culture and national life. With the Hispanic population reaching a record 58.6 million in 2017 and a buying power of $1.3 trillion, Latinos can be accredited for 29 percent of the growth in real income since 2005. Seventeen percent of all workers are Latinos, and together we open businesses at a higher rate than the national average, accounting for 21 percent of new entrepreneurs. These facts, and many more, are just a small glimpse of what we can celebrate in the month to come.

Daniel Garza, President of The LIBRE Initiative, released the following statement:

“This coming Friday marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month – the period when we honor and celebrate the numerous contributions that Hispanics have made to our culture, economy, and traditions. Generations of Latinos have helped make our nation the extraordinary success that it is – through service in the military, political leadership, charity, scholarship, innovation, contributions to art and culture, by building businesses, and in countless other ways. Our community’s shared values of hard-work, entrepreneurship, and family strengthen our nation toward building the American dream and securing a prosperous America where all families can achieve a better tomorrow. This month, and every other month, The LIBRE Initiative remains committed to empowering Latinos. That is why, during Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be rolling out several events to recognize our community and equip families to overcome barriers to opportunity so that we may all continue to better contribute to our nation.”

For interviews with a representative from The LIBRE Initiative, please contact Brian Faughnan, 202-805-1581 or Wadi Gaitan, 202-853-4433

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