Colegas,
It’s officially the kick-off to Hispanic Heritage Month!
September 15th marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time we get to celebrate and honor our Hispanic and Latino community’s legacy, contributions, and culture.
At Cool, Hispanic Heritage Month is something we commemorate all year long. After all, we are Hispanic the other 11 months of the year!
And we are not the only ones taking note, just check out the 2020 Census results! Nicholas Jones, the director of the U.S. Census Bureau's population division, summarized that, “...the 2020 Census results show that the US population is much more multiracial, and more racially and ethnically diverse than what we measured in the past.” The article added that multiracial Hispanics/Latinos were the group that grew the most over the last decade. Many states are now Minority Majority states, with Latino comprising a significant part of the population.
Which is why our team is on high-gear as we roll out our Hispanic Heritage Month Series, and to acknowledge the impact and contribution of U.S Latinos. On September 17th 2pm ET, we kick off off with The State of Hispanics, a Facebook Live discussion with Jens Manuel Krogstad of the Pew Research Center; join us to learn more about what to expect, the data and what it means to you and your organization.
From September 15th to October 15th, I invite you to join in the discussions, learn something new about the complex and vibrantly rich Latino community around you; get involved, join one of our upcoming online events and see the ever-growing importance of Hispanic heritage.
Unidos siempre,
Veronica Cool
PS. Unfortunately, the pandemic is not over... let's do our part, by wearing our masks, being cautious and getting vaccinated!
