NALEO – National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials

10/28/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2021 09:17

Reflecting on our Work During Hispanic Heritage Month

For over 30 years, the nation has observed Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15 in honor and celebration of the Latino community for our contributions to American society and culture.
This year, NALEO Educational Fund celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by doing what we do best - giving Latino policymakers the tools and information they need to succeed and helping those in our community make their voices heard. While Hispanic Heritage Month is a special, commemorative time for our community, we work tirelessly year-round to advance our mission: to facilitate full Latino participation in the American political process, from citizenship to public service.
As we continue this critical work, here is a recap of what we have been up to this Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: