Hispanic Heritage Month

Ever wonder why Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated over two separate months — from September 15 to October 15? It’s a nod to the bipartisan roots of the event, which recognizes Hispanic Americans’ achievements and their contributions to their adopted country. The celebration began in 1968 when President Lyndon Johnson signed legislation declaring the seven … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative President Daniel Garza recently spoke with Senator Rick Scott about the role the  Hispanic community plays in the U.S. and Florida, specifically. Their conversation was intended to highlight noteworthy moments in U.S. history in which Latinos contributed in significant ways and interviews with national leaders speaking on the Latino American experience. Garza … Read More

By Israel Ortega To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder of part of what makes this country unique and special. Unlike other countries formed around geography, ethnicity or even religion, ours was founded on a set of ideas. Among the ideas that gave rise to this country include: freedom, equality, and the freedom to … Read More

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released data from the 2020 census. One of the lead stories was the growth in the U.S. Hispanic community: Latinos drove the country’s demographic growth, shooting up to 62.1 million, the Census Bureau announced [on August 12, 2021]. Latinos accounted for 51.1 percent of the country’s growth, rising to 18.7 … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative is proud to celebrate and recognize our Hispanic heritage and the contributions of millions of Hispanics in the U.S. that make our nation better. To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re hosting events across the country to reflect on: Where we came from How our journeys have shaped each of us into who … Read More