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Hispanic Heritage Month 2007 - US Census Bureau
September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month 2007. The US Census Bureau has the latest numbers in their Facts for Features Hispanic Heritage Month 2007: Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. The Census Bureau explains:
In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week including Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15). America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.
Some of the facts include:
— 44.3 million - estimated Hispanic population of the US as of July 1, 2006
— 3.4% - percentage increase in the Hispanic population between July 1, 2005, and July 1, 2006, making Hispanics the fastest-growing minority group
— 1.6 million - # of Hispanic-owned businesses in 2002
— 11% - percentage of all college students in October 2005 who were Hispanic
— 7.6 million - # of Hispanic citizens who reported voting in the 2004 presidential election
For the rest, check out: Facts for Features Hispanic Heritage Month 2007: Sept. 15 - Oct. 15.
— michael | September 21, 2007 04:35 PM | I found it online
