Understanding Hispanic Heritage

Why do we celebrate Hispanic Heritage from mid-September through mid-October? What does it actually mean to be Hispanic or Latino? And who do these labels apply to?

"Understanding Hispanic Heritage" presented by NBCU Academy seeks to answer those questions and more. NBC News and MSNBC correspondent Guad Venegas explains the history and context of Latino culture in the United States.

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[sarahhaynes]

Great video! I am showing this video in my classes to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month!

[SpunkyMaria-ftcp]

I love myself and I'm proud to be Hispanic.I love my Hispanic ethnicity.❤❤❤❤

[enoeliaramos]

i thought it was under LBJ that it started as a week long celebration, and officially a month long celebration under Reagan administration? Was I misinformed?

[aimeediaz]

Most of LATINOS AND HISPANICS, do not like the term LATINX or any other Variant. We are Latinos and/or Hispanics, no need to change it.

[AaronDawgzilla]

I never celebrated the Hispanic Heritage Month before, but it does sound exciting around the world for Spanish people.

[ameliajoe-chandler]

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate all the information we can get for our Hispanic, Mexican, Latino, students. I was not aware of Latinx. Interesting. Always learning. :)

[thelovelyheaven]

thanks for helping me with my homework 😉

[DM-]

I guess, it’s heritage, not History.