Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.
As an immigrant from Peru who arrived to America solo at the age of 17 in 1989, John Lema is grateful for the life he built in this country. Now as president of the Latino Edification Multicultural Aid Center in Newark, New Jersey, Lema and his coworkers, friends and elected officials will honor their heritage with a flag raising ceremony during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Each year, Americans observeNational Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. It’s a celebration of the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting Sept. 15 and ending Oct. 15. It was enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988. The 2023 theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is"Prosperity, Power, and Progress," recognizing the significant achievements of the Hispanic community in the economic and political industries.
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