Library Guides: Hispanic Heritage Month: Web Resources

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Government Websites

Facts for Features: National Hispanic Heritage Month
US Census provides updated statistics on the Hispanic American population.
HispanicHeritageMonth.gov
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.
Law Library of Congress - HHM Legal Research Guide
The Law Library of Congress has prepared material with commentary and recommended resources for selected national observances and commemorative months. This guide provides a brief history of the laws and presidential proclamations which established National Hispanic Heritage Month.
National Park Service: Hispanic Heritage Month
More than 500 years of Hispanic and Latino history and heritage can be found in national parks or shared through National Park Service programs and partners in communities across the country.
Office of Minority Health - Hispanic Heritage Month
The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is committed to advancing Better Health Through Better Understanding for Hispanic/Latino individuals by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information, and resources. When patients are provided with culturally and linguistically appropriate information, they are empowered to create healthier outcomes for themselves and their communities.

Other Websites

History.com - Hispanic Heritage Month
Learn about: (1) origins of Hispanic Heritage Month, (2) why the date of Hispanic Heritage Month is important, and (3) why Hispanic Heritage expanded from a week to a month.
PBS.org - Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month
Hear and see an array of voices and stories in this collection of programs and documentaries. We hope you see yourself represented.
PBS Kids for Parents - Hispanic Heritage Month
Ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with books, recipes, music, and more!
Smithsonian - Hispanic Heritage Month
Includes Smithsonian events, resources, exhibitions, and podcasts. The Smithsonian is building the National Museum of the American Latino to recognize the accomplishments, history, and culture of the Latino communities.
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese - Hispanic Heritage Month
The AATSP brings teachers these special facts and activities for celebrating Hispanic Heritage month 2024 with students.