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College honors Hispanic Heritage Month
Jackson Community College will commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 in the Potter Center cafeteria.
Visitors can sample Mexican cuisine, hear a historical tribute, and listen to music from Los Vaqueros, The Cowboys. This event is open to students and the community.
In 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim a week in September as National Hispanic Heritage Week. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a month long celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), honoring our Nation's Hispanic heritage. During this time, America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Hispanic Heritage Month provides an opportunity to focus national attention upon the contributions of the Hispanic community to American society.
For more information, contact JCC’s Office of Multicultural Relations at 517.796.8470.
