Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from 15 September to 15 October in the US. It starts on 15 September because several Central American countries mark their independence days on that date.

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Hispanic Heritage Month runs from 15 September to 15 October in the US, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of people with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. These communities are very diverse, and people describe their identities in different ways. This month we would love to share colleagues' recommendations for books, music, films and food. If you would like to contribute, contact [contact]. Taking part is entirely optional.

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from 15 September to 15 October in the US, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of people with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. These communities are very diverse, and people describe their identities in different ways. This month we would love to share colleagues' recommendations for books, music, films and food. If you would like to contribute, contact [contact]. Taking part is entirely optional.

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Hispanic Heritage Month starts today and runs to 15 October. We'd love your recommendations for books, music, films or food to share with the team.

Hispanic Heritage Month starts today and runs to 15 October. We'd love your recommendations for books, music, films or food to share with the team.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Hispanic Heritage Month runs from 15 September to 15 October in the US. - Communities covered by the month are very diverse, so avoid generalising. - People use different terms to describe their identity, so follow each person's lead.

- Hispanic Heritage Month runs from 15 September to 15 October in the US.
- Communities covered by the month are very diverse, so avoid generalising.
- People use different terms to describe their identity, so follow each person's lead.

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How to pitch it.

Invite rather than presume, and let colleagues opt in to sharing personal stories. Preferred terms such as Hispanic, Latino, Latina or Latine differ between people, so ask or follow their lead.

Invite rather than presume, and let colleagues opt in to sharing personal stories. Preferred terms such as Hispanic, Latino, Latina or Latine differ between people, so ask or follow their lead.

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Hispanic Heritage Month: What we're doing this year
It's Hispanic Heritage Month — here's how you can get involved
This week: Hispanic Heritage Month + team news
15 September: Hispanic Heritage Month at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

Plan ahead — Add Hispanic Heritage Month to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Hispanic Heritage Month. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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