Hispanic Heritage Month officially starts in the United States, where close to 20% of its population identifies as Latino or Hispanic,

Querida comunidad y familia de NJCU, This week, our university and our communities near and far in our country celebrate the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month of celebration and recognition of the rich history,

Oct. 15, honors the experiences, cultures and essential contributions of Hispanic Americans in U.S. history. Texas history is inseparable from Hispanic history. The month actually began as a week. Hispanic Heritage Week was established in 1968 under President Lyndon B.