Did you know September 15 - October 15 is designated Hispanic Heritage Month?
This year's theme recognizes the commitment to family values and civic involvement of Hispanic Americans and how their patriotism has helped strengthen our country.
We are going to celebrate by researching Hispanic Americans and bringing them to life in JHMS. Find your assignment on JHMS's fighting racism blog.
Side Note:
Always wondered about what is politically correct or what all these "names" mean?
1. Hispanic - used by Cubans, Puerto Ricans and other Caribbean people who consider their cultural heritage linked to Spain.
2. Latino (Latina for women) - used by descendents of Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and South America).
3. Chicano (Chicana for women) - used by people of Mexican ancestry wishing to distinguish their heritage from those of other Latin American countries. The term Mexican-American is becoming a popular replacement.
4. Hispaño (Hispaña for women) - used by the direct descendants of Spanish conquistadors and other Spanish settlers of the US southwest (who did not immigrate from Latin America).
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