Hispanic Heritage Month! by Melissa McNeilly https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny In your own words, post some information about your question, attaching any sites that you use as a resource. You're welcome to attach photo/video resources too! en-us 2017-09-13 01:38:37 UTC 2018-05-08 00:44:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Cornershop.png Ethan ezhao516 https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187693597 Latin America is the group of countries and dependencies in Central and South America where Spanish and Portuguese are predominant. Many countries include Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Columbia.]]> 2017-09-14 17:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187693597 Jay https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694043 Famous Hispanic writers is Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Yes I read a book called the "Chronicles of a  Death Foretold".
 
 ]]> 2017-09-14 17:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694043 Georgia https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694048 Latinos and others in Latin America speak not only Spanish, but also Portuguese, French, Dutch, and English in places of high tourism.  

]]> 2017-09-14 17:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694048 Joseph https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694218 Hispanic Heritage Month takes place on Friday, September 15 through Sunday, October 15. From 1968 to 1988, Hispanic Heritage Month was actually only a week long. Ronald Reagan changed it from a week to a month on August 17, 1988. September 15 is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.]]> 2017-09-14 17:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694218 Alisa alisa_hutagalung https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694239 Top 3 highest Hispanic population
1. California
2. Texas
3. Florida]]> 2017-09-14 17:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694239 Jacob https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694248 Latinos are of Indigenous decent. Many Hispanics come from Latin and south america, and then have immigrated into the US, where they are identified as Hispanic. Many Hispanics are also of European, African, and Asian Heritage, and when they come to America they are identified as Hispanic]]> 2017-09-14 17:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694248 lily https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694423 The term Hispanic focuses on Spanish-speaking origin, Latino refers to people of Latin American origin, and Spanish refers to people from Spain. Hispanic is also based on whether you or your family speak Spanish, where Latino is more focused on location.]]> 2017-09-14 17:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694423 Rebecca https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694442 Many events are happening in Charlotte to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. The Hola Charlotte Festival is happening on October 7th. There will be traditional Latin foods and many family friendly activities.]]> 2017-09-14 17:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694442 Melanie https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694635 Some cities with names of Spanish origin are, Sacramento, California(Sacrament), San Antonio Florida/Texas,(Saint Anthony), El paso, Texas( passage), Fresno, California (Ash Tree),  La Brea, California (Tar pit). ]]> 2017-09-14 17:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694635 Katie katiebergmann416 https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694637 Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and California were once a part of Mexico.
They became part if the US in 1853.]]> 2017-09-14 17:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694637 Jenna jlfrank02 https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694646 Most Hispanics are either Christian or Catholic. 77% are Christian and 48% of them are Catholic.]]> 2017-09-14 17:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694646 Amy https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694935 This years Latin America festival will be taking place at  Symphony Park at South Park Mall on October 14th. The cost for an adult is 10 dollars and kids 8 and under are free!]]> 2017-09-14 17:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187694935 Rishi https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187695215 The Hola Charlotte Festival is on October 7th in Uptown Charlotte. The cost is free.


]]> 2017-09-14 17:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187695215 Paola paolaadamee https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187695502  Hispanics identity themselves with their ancestral countries of origin Mexico, Cuba, Peru or the Dominican Republic. Afro- Latino also look to their indigenous roots. They are characterized by their diverse views of racial identity, reflecting the varied nature of race and identity with the Latinos.  ]]> 2017-09-14 17:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187695502 Katie P katieanne700 https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187695895  
The top five US cities which have the highest Hispanic Population in order from greatest to least are New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, San Antonio, and Chicago. 

]]> 2017-09-14 17:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187695895 Benjamin bcj109 https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187695903 The languages that are spoken in Latin America are mainly Spanish, Portuguese, and English, but in certain areas French is spoken in places such as Haiti and French Guyana. Other languages include Jamaican Creole, Mayan, and Quechua.

]]> 2017-09-14 17:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187695903 Jourdan https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187695949 To be Spanish it is referring to being from Spain, to be Hispanic means you are a person of Spanish descent or from another Spanish speaking country. If you are Latino/a it means you are a person of Latin American origin or descent.]]> 2017-09-14 17:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187695949 Colleen celyse03 https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187696480 After Spanish Conquistadors arrived in the Americas, the native population was enslaved by the Spanish. Also, the native population began having children with the Spanish. ]]> 2017-09-14 17:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/SraMcNeilly/udvqp1j9vcny/wish/187696480