BAC Observes Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, commemorating the September 15th independence days for the five Central American nations of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, as well as Mexico on September 16, and Chile on September 18.

By the time the United States was founded in 1776, a Hispanic presence had flourished on the continent for more than 200 years. As settlers of vast regions of the U.S., Hispanics played an important role in the country’s history and continue to do so today. The figures hold the future: the Hispanic population of the United States and Puerto Rico has grown to nearly 40 million people, 40 percent of whom are under 25 years of age. The number of Hispanic BAC members also grows steadily every year.

The Journal is proud of our Hispanic members, and their contributions to the strength of our Union and to our communities.