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Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. This celebration recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans, the second largest (and one of the fastest-growing) racial and ethnic group, according to the U.S. Census Bureau1. It includes people whose ancestors come from Spain and 21 Latin American countries and territories.
First, understanding the difference between Hispanic and Latino is crucial in appreciating the diversity within the Hispanic community. The simplest way to remember the difference is that “Hispanic” refers to Spanish-dense populations, and “Latino” refers to those from Latin American countries, including Central and South