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In the month of
October,
our SIRS solutions spotlight
National Hispanic Heritage Month
from their unique perspectives.
SIRS Knowledge Source®
Celebrating Hispanic Americans' contributions to the American mosaic.
National Hispanic Awareness Month is an annual celebration of the culture, traditions, achievements and heritage of Hispanic Americans.
Beginning on September 15 each year, in honor of the anniversary of several Latin American nations' independence, National Hispanic Awareness Month was created as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and expanded to a month-long observance in 1988. Hispanic Americans, who comprise the largest minority group in the United States since 2002, play a prominent role in all facets of American society and culture.
Not only have Hispanic Americans shaped popular culture, but their increasing representation in government and the media highlights their larger influence on American life. Our October Spotlight of the Month commemorates the myriad contributions of Hispanic Americans and emphasizes the diversity of Hispanic culture in the United States.
Learn more about notable Hispanic Americans and trace Hispanic culture's unique impact on the American experience in such articles as:
ARTICLES
1. Young Latino Voters on the Rise
2. Alex Sanchez
3. U.S. Latino Population Could Triple by 2050
4. Which Party Will Hispanics Call Home?
5. A Population's Assimilation
WEB SITE
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Read more articles from our Spotlights by logging on to our SIRS Knowledge Source® feature page. Note that the new month's content will not appear until the first of the new month.
SIRS Discoverer®
Hispanic Americans hail from a variety of cultural backgrounds and nations, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and countries in the South and Central Americas.
Some may even trace their ancestors as far back as the Spanish explorers and conquistadors of the 15th century!
Together, Hispanic Americans comprise the largest minority group in the United States, and their heritage has greatly influenced American life and culture. We pay tribute to Hispanic Americans' contributions, achievements, and traditions each year during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on September 15.
Created in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, the annual celebration was expanded to one month in 1988. The SIRS Discoverer Spotlight of the Month honors the vital role of Hispanic Americans in American society, and explores the diverse traditions of Hispanic culture, in such articles and Web sites as:
ARTICLES
1. All About...Hispanic Americans
2. Wall Hanging Marks Holiday
3. Stamp on History
4. Graph of the Week: Hispanic Heritage
5. Say "Hi!" to Spanish!
WEB SITE
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage!
Read more
articles from the Spotlight of the Month by logging on to SIRS Discoverer®.
Monthly Events/Holidays
- Columbus Day
"Today, many Americans celebrate Columbus Day as a day of rest and relaxation. Appropriately, both hammocks and chocolate were introduced to Europeans by the people of the New World." (LOC) Learn more about Columbus Day.
- Halloween Games and Activities
PBS Kids presents the best of their Halloween activities and games. Make Halloween masks, practice face painting, build an alien and more.
- Yom Kippur
This site "discusses the Jewish Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is probably the most important holiday of the Jewish year. Many Jews who do not observe any other Jewish custom will refrain from work, fast and/or attend synagogue services on this day." (TRACEY R. RICH) Read a basic overview of Yom Kippur, its meaning and traditions.
Spotlight of the Month topics are selected mainly from
Chase's Calendar of Events. Articles are also accessible within the main database and remain in our SIRS newsletter archives for one year.
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