KUTZTOWN, Pa., Sept. 10 -- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Kutztown University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This national, month-long celebration recognizes the diversity of Hispanic/Latino/x/e cultures and commemorates the achievements, contributions and histories of Americans whose ancestry traces to Mexico, Spain, Central and South America and the Caribbean.
The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded in 1988 to a 30-day period under President Ronald Reagan. It was enacted into law Aug. 17, 1988.
Kutztown University recognizes and celebrates cultural heritage throughout the year while using Hisp...