Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
| | CHICAGO CLIMATE STRIKE - FRIDAY 9/20 | | DEMS OF DUPAGE,
JOIN US THIS WEEK AS WE SURF OUR WAY ON A BLUE GREEN WAVE
TO THE LARGEST GLOBAL CLIMATE EVENT TO DATE:
CLIMATE STRIKE!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. 2019
11:00 – 3:00 GRANT PARK, DOWNTOWN CHICAGO
This summer, the Artic and the Amazon burned | |
Yet no climate plans surfaced
but WE will RISE to create a BLUE GREEN WAVE
AND WASH AWAY INACTION ON OUR CLIMATE CATASTROPHE!
JOIN US, AS CHILDREN LEAVE SCHOOL AND PARENTS LEAVE WORK ALL OVER THE WORLD
FOR THE CLIMATE STRIKE!
MEET YOUR DUPAGE DEMS AT 10:30 AM ON THE STAIRS OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
111 S. Michigan Ave., south end closer to Jackson, train or carpool
AND JOIN OUR GREEN SIGN PARTY, TUESDAY 5 – 7pm at DPDC HEADQUARTERS | | FOR QUESTIONS OR CAR POOLING CONTACT INFO@DUPAGEDEMOCRATS.COM | | Thank you to our new Green Team Chair Susan Francis for her work and leadership. | | Local Climate Strike Events | | Elmhurst Climate Strike 2019 Thursday 9/19 from 5pm-6pm Elmhurst Presbyterian Church - 367 S Spring Rd, Elmhurst
Consider attending this Elmhurst student organized event to bring awareness to climate change and environmental issues. Like our page to see updates about which guest speakers will be able to attend! | | Global Climate Strike Friday 9/20 from 3:30-6:00pm Oliver Hoffman Pavilion - 320 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville
Join us for a Climate Strike. This is the international day for a climate strike to draw attention to the looming crisis. The event is being held later in the day, but the idea behind the “strike” is that people are supposed to take time off work or school to demonstrate the importance of doing something about the crisis. Please feel free to stop by at anytime - bring a sign. | | The most important thing we can do as a Party between now and the end of the year, is get qualified candidates on the ballot at every position.
With 40+ races and up to 60 candidates, we need your help.
PETITION TUESDAYS - 9/17/2019 From 5-7pm at the DuPage Dems Office - 1000-7 N Rohlwing Rd, Lombard
Come to sign petitions for the candidates in your district, to get petitions notarized, to get petition / candidate questions answered and/or to to get petitions AND stay to socialize with candidates & fellow Dems. | | *** For a full listing of events, use the links below *** | | Paid for by the Democratic Party of DuPage County, who continues the Fight for Economic Justice, Civil Rights and Our Environment within DuPage & Beyond. | | | | | | |
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