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Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept 15- Oct 15

Hispanis Heritage Month is a time when people recognize and celebrate Hispanic Americans contributions with our   history, sciences, politics,business and even with entertainment. The date September 15 was chosen due to it being the  Independence anniversary of five Latin American countries. The holiday was expanded to an entire month thanks to Former President Ronald Reagon. This is also a great time to recognize the strength of Latina Women across the board such as:

  1. Sonia Sotomayor: First Hispanic American woman to be inducted in as a supreme court judge.
  2. Antonia Coello Novello: First woman to hold the position as U.S surgeon general from 1990-1993.
  3. Ellen Ochoa: First female Hispanic astronaut who first embarked on four shuttle missions in 1991.
  4. Rita Moreno:  First Hispanic woman to win an Oscar, a Grammy, a Tony,  and an Emmy.
  5. Christy Turlington: Is a world famous model and icon.

A great way to participate in Hispanic Heritage Month is to learn more about these and several amazing Latin American women. Please check out our Hispanic Heritage Month Products and send us an e-mail at:nwhpblog@gmail.com if you know of any great Hispanic American women in your community.

By Sherryn Daniel

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