Representative John B. Larson :: Hispanic Heritage Month 2007

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Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month occurs from September 15 to October 15 honoring and celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our country. Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 because it is the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16 and Chile on September 18.

Larson speaks at Mi Casa

Earlier this year, Congressman Larson spoke at Mi CASA Family Service and Educational Center, Inc. in Hartford. Mi CASA works to enhance the quality of life for underserved Puerto Rican/Latino youth and families in Hartford.

In Connecticut

Nuestras Historias, Our Histories, Connecticut Historical Society

Latino Puerto Rican Affairs Commission, State of Connecticut

The Institute of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies, University of Connecticut

Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center, University of Connecticut

Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies (CLAIS), Yale University

The Connecticut Puerto Rican Forum, Inc.

Guakía Inc. School for Hispanic Music, Art and Culture

More Information

Smithsonian Education - Hispanic Heritage Month

Library of Congress Honors and Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

PBS Offers Special Programming for Hispanic Heritage Month

Bills Cosponsored

H.Res.100 - Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes.

H.R. 512 - Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the American Latino Act of 2007