Nebraska organizations highlight Latino contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – In the United States, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates not only the food, music and culture of Latinos, but most importantly, their contributions.
The timing of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, coincides with the celebrations of several Latin American nations independence.
The president of the Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Yesenia Peck said Hispanics have been contributing to the state since the early 1800s.
“Hispanics have been on the front of feeding Nebraska for as long as they have been on the state,” Peck said. “There are some areas of the state that are being revitalized by the Hispanic Latino community.”
In Lincoln, El Centro de las Americas is hosting a festival on Saturday.
Organizers say it is a great opportunity for the community to come together.
The festival will take place in Antelope Park and starts at 2 p.m. There will be music, food and activities for families to enjoy.
