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Hispanic Women's Heritage

September 1, 2021

Updated: September 1, 2025

The observance we celebrate as Hispanic Heritage Month originally started in 1968, as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson. In August 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded the observance to cover 30 days.​ National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year in the U.S. from September 15 – October 15 to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic/Latino Americans.​ – Office of Minority Health: US Department of Health & Human Services

50+ Influential Latina Women – Parade
13 Hispanic Women Who Changed the World – Reader’s Digest
Pioneering Latinas Who Made Important Contributions to US History – Remezcla
10 Hispanic Women Who Broke Barriers – Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine
15 Famous Latinos Who Will Inspire Your Kids – Parents Latina Magazine

Biography.com
How Sonia Sotomayor Overcame Adversity to Become the United States’ First Hispanic and Latina Justice
14 Hispanic Women Who Are Pioneers in their Field

Hispanic-Latinx Milestones – History.com
Latino-Americans Timeline – PBS
Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month – Pew Research Center

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. For virtual and in-person events, visit: hispanicheritagemonth.gov

6 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month – Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month My Voice/Mi Voz Winner with the Instagram Community (short video) – Hispanic Heritage Foundation
How Latinos/Latinas/Latinx people became Hispanic – National Public Radio (NPR)
10 Fascinating Hispanic Heritage Month Facts – Good Housekeeping
Hispanic Heritage Month – National Museum of the American Latino
National Hispanic Heritage Month Resources – Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino
Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Events – New York Public Library
Lincoln Center Presents – Upcoming Events – Lincoln Center
Amor and Heritage | Traditional Dance Company 
Terraza 7  
Hispanic Heritage Celebration Sept. 13, 2025 – The Empire State Plaza & New York State Capitol  
Books for Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month – Penguin Random House 
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   
Colorful Hispanic Day Parade Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month…New York Style – NYC Parade Life 
La Marqueta Retoña – New York City Tourism + Conventions
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration – New York City Department of Parks & Recreation  
EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO
The Hispanic Society of America 
Ballet Hispánico of New York 
Hispanic /Latine Heritage – The Metropolitan Museum of Art 
Hispanic Heritage in New York – NYC- ARTS 
National Museum of the American Latino – Smithsonian 
Repertorio Español  

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