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Ms. Gonez, Ms. Ortiz Franklin, Ms. Griego, Dr. Rivas, Mr. Melvoin, Mr. Schmerelson - Celebrating Latino/a/e Heritage Month in the Los Angeles Unified School District (Res-007-26/27) (Waiver of Board Rule 72) (Version 2)
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Whereas, The United States has observed Latino/a/e Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 since 1988 to commemorate the contributions, heritage, achievements, and cultural influences of Latino Americans in the United States;
Whereas, Latine Heritage Month also recognizes the intersectionality and diversity of the U.S. Latino population, incorporating indigenous histories and celebrating the independence days of several Latin American countries including: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua;
Whereas, Belize, a culturally diverse nation in Central America, shares deep historical, cultural, and geographic ties with the broader Latin American and Caribbean region, and recognizing Belizean heritage during Latino Heritage Month provides an opportunity to honor the diverse histories, cultures, languages, and contributions that shape the broader Latin American experience;
Whereas, Latinos also include people of African and indigenous descent who are too often ignored when talking about the history, culture, and contributions of Latin American peoples, despite making up about 10% of U.S. Latinos;
Whereas, This month-long recognition serves as an opportunity for all Americans to learn more about Latine history, promote cultural awareness and inclusivity, and celebrate diversity both in the present and in our nation’s history;
Whereas, U.S. imperialism and military intervention in Latin America, including in countries like El Salvador, Guatemala, Chile, and Nicaragua, has led to mass migration of people fleeing civil wars and economic hardship to the United States;
Whereas, The U.S. Latine population has grown to become the second largest racial or ethnic group in the United States in the last d...
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