National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Learn more about communities across the U.S. and about the many great contributions of Latinx people.

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Famous Firsts by Hispanic AmericansThe first Hispanic-American politicians, baseball players, and more Government Member of U.S.

Paul ManafortPaul Manafort is the former chair of Donald Trump's presidential campaign who in 2018 was convicted of eight counts of banking fraud and financial wrongdoing. Paul Manafort was born in Connecticut and attended Georgetown University, earning a B.S.

Cesar Chavez 1927–1993

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Remembering 9/11 Ten Years Later Americans look back on September 11 and how it has affected them. By Jennie Wood

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