Student Tribune
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month- MCC Employee Spotlight Series
Each year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September
15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of
American Citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and
Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage
Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan
in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October
15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.
Today, over 61.2 million Hispanics make up the second largest racial or
ethnic group in the U.S., accounting for roughly 19% of the nation's total
population. To honor and pay tribute to all of the contributions
Hispanic-Americans have given to the United States — and the world
— we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hispanic Heritage Month is about highlighting the rich culture and
contributions of Hispanic ancestry. For the next three weeks we will be
featuring a member of our Latino MCC family in hopes that it inspires employees
and students.
The purpose of LEN (Latino Empowerment Network) is to establish, maintain,
and promote a network for the empowerment, development, and advancement of
Latinos at Monroe Community College. It is the duty and responsibility of
LEN to foster intercultural dialogue and understanding, promote the positive
image of a diverse Latino community so faculty/staff and students further
appreciate and respect the richness of Monroe Community College. We will
serve the community through cultural activities, educational initiatives, and
partnerships.
Sponsored by LEN (Latino Empowerment Network) & PRISM
Multicultural Center
Please read more about the featured employee for this
week in the attachment below.
Attached Files:
Shirley Hispanic Heritage Month Article.pdf
Custodio, Antonia
Facilities
09/22/2022