We are currently in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15), which celebrates “the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.” Depending on where you live, this means different things. Perhaps your children’s schools include units on Latinx or Hispanic communities and cultures. Or maybe your Netflix feed includes a featured banner of “Latinx Films.” Major companies celebrate the month and each year, media outlets publish new versions of essential Latinx books, movies, shows, recipes, artists, etc. And then on October 16, it’s over. Continue reading
