Hispanic Heritage Month began in the United States on September 15th with the commemoration of Mexican Independence from Spain in 1810. This is a time in which many Hispanic Americans celebrate their heritage with public festivals and events. In our city of Grand Rapids, the Hispanic festival comes every September. This is also a time, though, for US citizens with European ancestry to be reminded of the significant impact of minority populations on the society and culture of the United States. It’s too easy to forget, if you’re white, that not only has your culture been the dominant one—to which every minority must in some way assimilate—you have also received certain opportunities and priviledges which are not afforded to minorities….
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