Hispanic Heritage Month Facts
Modern History
Civil Rights
The Arts
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It began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Johnson and was expanded to a month by President Reagan 20 years later in 1988.

Hispanic Heritage Month

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Who is "El Conejo Malo"?

Bad Bunny

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A civil rights activist who was a leader in the fight to improve working and living conditions of farm workers in the United States.

Cesar Chavez

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Who is also known as the “Queen of Tejano?"

Selena Quintanilla

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The first Latina to go to space in 1993.

Dr. Ellen Ochoa

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Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico

Frida Kahlo