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Hispanic Heritage and Spanish Language Series - all in one place!

September 15 - October 15

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to promote the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic-Americans.

Several Latin American independence days are celebrated during this time, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile. However, the celebration originated in September 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an executive order for the creation of Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, the observance was extended to a month by President Ronald Reagan. 

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Christopher Columbus | Periscope

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Christopher Columbus | Periscope
Episode 18
Corn is the descendant of a wild grass called teosinte. Native Americans used special growing techniques to change teosinte into larger ears of corn. In 1492, Christopher Columbus brought corn back to...
Corn or Maize | Periscope

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Corn or Maize | Periscope
Episode 17
Corn, or maize, is an important part of the Hispanic diet. In fact, the corn we eat today was developed by Indians living in Southern Mexico over 7,000 years ago.
Comamos | Periscope

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Comamos | Periscope
Episode 16
Comamos is the Spanish word for "let's eat." And what we eat tells people a lot about who we are. Food is a way of life, and the foods we eat reveal our heritage, where we live, and our beliefs. You...
Celebrating the Culture of Mexico | Periscope

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Celebrating the Culture of Mexico | Periscope
Episode 15
Folk dancing is a source of national pride in Mexico. For Seira, folk dancing represents a part of her Hispanic heritage that she believes her new friends in South Carolina will enjoy and learn from...
Food, Music, Dance, Arts & Crafts from Mexico | Periscope

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Food, Music, Dance, Arts & Crafts from Mexico | Periscope
Episode 14
Seira's performance was a great success and created many new admirers of this traditional dance form. Along with Seira's dancing, people in Columbia were able to taste food, listen to music, and see...
Folk Dance Group Performs for the Community | Periscope

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Folk Dance Group Performs for the Community | Periscope
Episode 12
Recently, Seira's church formed a folk dance group, under the instruction of Jose Maria. Jose had also just moved to the United States from Mexico. With Jose's assistance, the church found many people...
Children in Mexico Learn Folk Dances Early | Periscope

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Children in Mexico Learn Folk Dances Early | Periscope
Episode 11
In Mexico, many children begin dance instruction in school at a very young age. Seira performed the dances during festivals and holidays, such as Cinco de Mayo, a popular celebration in Mexico. Seira...
Seira Came from Veracruz, Mexico | Periscope

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Seira Came from Veracruz, Mexico | Periscope
Episode 10
Seira moved to South Carolina from the state of Veracruz, Mexico. In Veracruz, she developed an interest in music and art at a very young age. Her parents encouraged her to take piano and art lessons...
Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope

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Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope
Episode 9
Seira has made many new friends and has adjusted well to her new home in South Carolina, but she misses the people and culture of Mexico. She introduces her new friends to her Hispanic heritage by...
Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope

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Seira: Folk Dancer | Periscope
Episode 8
Seira and her family moved to South Carolina from Mexico four years ago. She left behind many friends and family members. At 13 years old, she realized that it would be a challenge to adjust to her...
Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope

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Hispanic Customs & Traditions | Periscope
Episode 6
A person does not have to be born in Latin America or Spain to be considered Hispanic. Hispanic customs and traditions, such as language, music and dress, can be passed down from one generation to...
Hispanic People Share the Spanish Language | Periscope

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Hispanic People Share the Spanish Language | Periscope
Episode 5
The customs and traditions of Hispanic people vary depending on their cultural background. During the conquest of Latin America, the language and customs of Spain mixed with those of Native American...
Where do Hispanics Come From? | Periscope

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Where do Hispanics Come From? | Periscope
Episode 4
Other Hispanic Americans are descended from Spain or Spanish-speaking Latin American countries. Latin America includes all countries in the Western Hemisphere that are south of the United States. This...
Who Is Hispanic? | Periscope

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Who Is Hispanic? | Periscope
Episode 3
The term Hispanic was created by the United States government. Hispanic is used to describe people living in the United States who are descended from a Spanish-speaking country or culture. People from...
Hispanic Countries & Flags | Periscope

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Hispanic Countries & Flags | Periscope
Episode 2
Although all Hispanic Americans share the Spanish language, they come from different cultural backgrounds. Some trace their ancestors to the Native Americans. Other Hispanic Americans might trace...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage! | Periscope

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage! | Periscope
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage September 15-October 15 each year! Approximately 1 in 8 people in the United States is Hispanic American. That's over 32 million people! In South Carolina there are more...
Maria de Jesus de Santiago Photos | Digital Traditions

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Maria de Jesus de Santiago Photos | Digital Traditions
Maria de Jesus de Santiago was born in Jalisco, Mexico. She moved to South Carolina in the late 1990s and brought with her a love of folkloric Mexican dance. She began learning the art when she was a...
Pat Mora | Poetry All-Stars

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Pat Mora | Poetry All-Stars
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Pat Mora (1942 - ) Pat Mora is a writer of numerous children's books of poetry and prose. Mora is a native of El Paso, Texas and her work often features local interests, such as her family, the...
Horses Actors | Artopia

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Horses Actors | Artopia
Maria Izquierdo A Closer Look Horses Actors is a good example of asymmetrical balance. If you draw an imaginary line down the middle of the painting you can see that the two halves are very different...
What is a Fotonovela? | La Ropa Sucia

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What is a Fotonovela? | La Ropa Sucia
In the video, John Mark Reed explains in Spanish what is a fotonovela. A fotonovela is a comic strip that conveys a social message through pictures and text. A popular media form in Latin American...
About Hispanic Heritage Month 2

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About Hispanic Heritage Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15. "The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador...