Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th. Started in 1968, it was designed to celebrate the cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. September 15th is a historically significant day that marks the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The designated period is also a nod to those from Mexico, Chile, and Belize which celebrate their independence on Sept. 16th, Sept. 18th, and Sept. 21st respectively.
Read MoreAsian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a time to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the US. In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage, Journey Center honors AAPI activists who have impacted the gender-based violence movement.
These are just a few of the influential voices who have made history as part of the anti-violence movement. Journey Center is grateful to these, and many other, AAPI activists for leading the way.
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