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Organizations across Evanston will commemorate Hispanic and Latino contributions to America throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. From tasting tapas to crafting tin art, there are ...

Hispanic Heritage Month has been a big celebration in the U.S. for more than 40 years. Americans across the country celebrate this month with pride and joy, while commemorating the importance of ...

Original Sins. The first Hispanic colonization of what is now U.S. territory, c. 1505-1846 ; The fountain of youth: the first colonies in what was to be the United States, c. 1505-1763 ; The cities of ...

Jan Rodriguez is considered to be the first non-native resident of Manhattan. He was born in Santo Domingo, capital of what is now known as the Dominican Republic, and was hired by a Dutch Captain to ...

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill Tuesday adding Latino and Hispanic history as a requirement in the state's learning standards. (Courtesy of the New Jersey Governor's Office) New Jersey students will ...

The New York State legislature revealed their One House Budget proposals on Tuesday, setting up negotiations with Governor Kathy Hochul leading up to the April Fort Ann man faces charges after ...

Here’s what’s happening this month at the National Museum of American History Amy Kehs Visitors will be able to follow the museum’s multiyear project to preserve the gunboat USS Philadelphia, an ...

Every September, a special celebration kicks off across the U.S.—Hispanic Heritage Month! It’s a vibrant time when Latinx communities come together to honor their culture, traditions and incredible ...