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Latine Heritage Month (Sept/Oct)

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Issues

Before COVID-19, many Latinos worried about their place in America and had experienced discrimination (Pew Research Center)
The Health, Economic, and Political Challenges Facing Latin America and the Caribbean - U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs
Key Economic and Social Challenges for Latin America: Perspectives from Recent Studies
Latinos Face Crisis Upon Crisis - New York Times
Latinx workers—particularly women—face devastating job losses in the COVID-19 recession
Yes, social justice and discrimination were driving issues for Latino voters in 2020 (Brookings Institute)

Statistics

History

Healthcare