Latino heritage month

September 15^th to October 15^th is Latino Heritage Month in the U.S. and here at Saint Peter’s College. The dates correspond to major events in several Latin American countries: September 15 is Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico’s independence is September 16, Chile’s is September 18, and October 12 is celebrated as El Día de la Raza. During this time, we encourage you to take part in some of the many community events celebrating the experiences and contributions of Latinos in the U.S. and abroad.