Thoughts on Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15) As you celebrate the rich and vibrant Latino/Hispanic culture, please keep in mind these friendly reminders:

We’re a very diverse group.

We come in all different shapes, sizes, colors and heights.

We don’t all speak Spanish.

We’re not all immigrants. Many of us were born here. Some of our families have been in the U.S. before it was even U.S. territory. Others are automatic citizens (Puerto Rico we see you).

Your kindness will go a long way in helping newer immigrants feel welcome.

Asylum seekers and refugees allowed into the U.S. are NOT illegal aliens.

We’re more than just entertainers and athletes or tacos and guacamole (although, that’s all muy bueno).

We’re also doctors, lawyers, authors, business owners, NASA engineers, politicians, teachers, social workers, nurses, pastors and so much more …

We’re here ALL throughout the year …

Some are doing back-breaking work or are essential workers who helped keep the economy going even during a global pandemic. (Have you thanked an essential or service worker lately?) Others have served in the military (for generations) to help defend our freedom

So during this Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond:

Celebrate and learn about our different cultures and heritages.

Invite us inside your communities and save a few seats for us among your tables of influence.

Hire us, pay us fairly, and support our books, businesses, art, causes, etc..

Lament with us when you see news reports about how our gente and communities here or abroad are suffering.

Help to amplify and promote our stories and voices whether it’s in English, Spanish, Spanglish or other. Positive representation matters!

GRACIAS to those of you already celebrating with us

How do you celebrate the Hispanic culture? Let me know on Abounding Faith’s Instagram.

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