Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the culture, contributions and traditions of Hispanic and Latino-Americans who have begun their own stories here in the United States. This month-long celebration, lasting from September 15 to October 15, holds dates that are important to Hispanic culture, including many countries’ independence days, revolution days, and Columbus Day.
Here in the United States, Latino and Hispanic contributions surround us at all times; like art, laws and traditions that we have adopted and refined to our American tastes. Without them, we would not have food on our table- better yet, the table at all, because Hispanics make up roughly 78% of agriculture workers and 40% of carpenters. Their value in hard work has made it possible for us to live a comfortable life. 

With Hispanic heritage month being at its peak, the feel of festivities has left a warm impression in the air. Many people have already begun the colorful festivities, including junior Andrew Garza, who has celebrated Mexican Independence Day with his family.

“Normally we’ll invite a bunch of family over and cook a big dinner and eat together and just talk and stuff, it’s really fun.” Garza said. He, among others, have placed their energy and their pride to celebrate their ancestry; the place that they came from. They are adamant in not letting anyone forget about Hispanic efforts.
“Some Hispanic people kinda lose the importance of their culture when living away from their Hispanic culture. They kinda get disconnected.” Garza said. “Hispanic Heritage Month is a way to revive that culture in some people, and take them back to their roots and remind them where they come from and what their ancestors spoke about and celebrated; what they did to get them where they are today.”
That is the very essence of Hispanic Heritage Month; to remind the world of who Hispanic people are and why it is important to celebrate them everyday, not just during this period of time. So as we conclude this celebration, we should never forget who they are, or what they have done for us in the past or present.