Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. September and October is significant because several Latin American countries celebrate their independence in September.
Latino Arts Foundation (Missouri)
Government Resources
Library of Congress
Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino
Smithsonian Latino Center
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
PBS
This guide was created by Janet Alderson and Vandy Evermon for Hispanic Heritage Month.
If you have any questions, contact me at library@ccis.edu
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States by 
