PBS Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month

PBS Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15. The program aims to teach more about the diversity of Hispanic and Latino experiences and cultures. According to estimates, the Hispanic population made up 62 million of the total U.S. population of 331.4 million in 2020.

Cultural diversity 

Due to the enormous geographic size and diversity, there are many different terms people use to describe themselves and their heritage. You will come across the terms Latina, Latino and their gender-neutral versions Latine and Latinx. You may also see people referring to themselves as Hispanic, Chicano, Tejano, Taino, Isleños, Boricua, Afro-Latino, in addition to the many other terms used for people who have families and ancestry in the 22 nations and territories that make up Latin America. 

In these programs and documentaries, a variety of voices and stories can be heard and seen. 

Source: https://www.pbs.org/articles/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month