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Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 to October 15 each year. It's a time to celebrate people whose families come from places like Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. We do this by learning about their music, food, and fun traditions!

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We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the amazing things Hispanic and Latino people have done, and to learn more about the cultures and traditions that make the community so special!

Where does your family or your last name come from?

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Did you know Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 because it’s the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries?

Can you name one of them?

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

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Come enjoy music, dancing, and art on September 20th from 12–4 PM. It’s free and fun for everyone! Click on the link for more information.

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Music, Culture, Dance, Art

Join us for this FREE event that brings together an inspiring group of performers and community organizations from Northeast Ohio to commemorate the richness of Hispanic culture and highlight Latin and Hispanic music, dance, and art. DJ Fuse 1 will be the MC and will spin vinyl throughout the event.

Live Performances:

Luka y su Ropa Vieja

Club Dominicano De Cleveland

Julia de Burgos & Latina Image Leadership Program

Comite Mexicano de Cleveland

Salsa Performances by the Winners from the Salsa Across Boarders Competition

We will be joined by the following community partners and vendors!

Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center

Latina Image Leadership Program with kids activity

Future Ink Graphics with live poster printing

Club Dominicano de Cleveland

Lakeland Community College

Comite Mexicano de Cleveland

Our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration is one of our FREE Rock the Block Community Days. Learn more about all our community programs and initiatives here!

Our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration is one of our FREE Rock the Block Community Days, presented by the John P. Murphy Foundation. Learn more about all our community programs and initiatives here.

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Music, Culture, Dance, Art Join us for this FREE event that brings together an inspiring group of performers and community organizations from Northeast Ohio to

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Cesar Chavez was a Mexican-American leader and activist who fought for farmworkers to be treated fairly in the United States. He co-founded the National Farm Workers Association and believed everyone should be kind and work together to make the world a better place.

How can you help someone you know or at home to make the world a better place? Comment below!

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Frida Kahlo was a famous artist from Mexico. She painted pictures that showed her feelings and used lots of bright colors.

Click on the link to take a virtual tour of her house and answer one of the following questions:

1. What colors did Frida use?

2. What emotions do you think the color blue would be? What about yellow?

3. How do the colors in Frida's house make you feel?

4. Can you describe something you liked in her house?

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3. If you wish to be removed from our database or to update your information, you may at any time request to be removed or to have your information corrected via an e-mail to: t.toledo@museofridakahlo.org.mx or in writing to the Dirección del Museo Frida Kahlo, Londres 247, Colonia Del Carmen Coyoacán, Alcaldía Coyoacán, C.P.

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Celia Cruz is an Afro-Cuban singer known as the "Queen of Salsa." Salsa is a type of dance music that mixes Afro-Cuban music with Caribbean styles. She is the first Afro-Latina that will be on the U.S. quarter!

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Sonia Sotomayor is Puerto Rican-American and the first Hispanic and Latina Supreme Court Justice in U.S. history!

Click on the link to learn more about her story.

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Olivia Cadaval. Foro Storytellers, 2021. National Museum of the American Latino

I was probably one of three Latinas at the Smithsonian. That's not good, you know. I formed part of a Latino working committee. . . So, we started pushing, pushing for curators being hired, pushing for directors to be Latino.

Olivia Cadaval, Ethnographer and Folklorist

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Sonia Sotomayor | National Museum of the American Latino

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Featured Object: Photograph of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. In 2009, Sonia Sotomayor broke boundaries by becoming the first Latina, and the third woman, to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, the highest court in the country.

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Explore Puerto Rican Instruments and Sounds with Alma!

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Explore Puerto Rican Instruments and Sounds with Alma!

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Hispanic cultures are known for music and dances. In this fun game, you can mix sounds using Puerto Rican instruments and rhythms. Try different beats and create your own music, just like Alma and her friends!

What instrument was your favorite and why?

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Fred Rogers Productions' Alma's Way is an animated series about a Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx and her family. Created by Sonia Manzano for PBS KIDS.

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What is the Day of the Dead (Día de los muertos)?

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What is the Day of the Dead (Día de los muertos)?

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This Mexican holiday is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, and honors loved ones who have passed away with colorful altars, food, music, and art.

Watch this 2 minute video to learn more and comment something new you learned.

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Rosie’s Rules - What is Día de Muertos? Video | PBS KIDS

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Click on the link to explore the Mexican Museum of Art.

What do you see? Comment below!

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Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico, Mexico — Google Arts & Culture

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Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world’s treasures online.

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Ellen Ochoa is Mexican-American and the first Hispanic woman to go to space! She is an engineer, former astronaut, and she showed everyone that they can reach for the stars!

If you could go to space like Ellen Ochoa, what would you want to see?

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Papel picado is a colorful Mexican decoration made by cutting designs into paper.

Try making your own with this tutorial!

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Make Your Own Colorful Papel Picado | Crafts for Kids

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Papel picado is beautiful paper art used to decorate many different festive occasions in Mexico. You and your child can experiment with cutting shapes and unfolding to reveal your own unique papel picado patterns!

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From tacos to tamales, Latin America is famous for delicious food!

Comment a Hispanic dish you'd try and why.

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Imagine you are a famous Hispanic hero. Write or draw a short story about how you made a difference! Share your story on this board.

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Let’s learn! Try saying 'Hola' (Hello), 'Gracias' (Thank you), and 'Amigo' (Friend) this week. Share your favorite Spanish word here!

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Zoë Saldaña-Perego is an Oscar-winning actress and trained dancer who was born in the Dominican Republic and has starred in several blockbuster franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy and Avatar. She's appeared in four of the highest-grossing films of all time, including the top three, and her movies have grossed over $11 billion worldwide. Saldaña's acting career began with guest spots on Law & Order in 1999 and her film debut in the 2000 dance drama Center Stage.

Created by Ms. Banks