News Summary

• National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
• The month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic cultures.
• This year, the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only initiative and an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push have changed the national climate.
• Organizers across the country, from Massachusetts and North Carolina to California and Washington state, have postponed or canceled heritage month festivals altogether.