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Press release from Georgetown University:
October 4, 2021
The movement to celebrate the contributions of the Latin American community in the United States was introduced in 1968 and has since transformed into a nationally recognized, month-long commemoration of Latinx culture from September 15 through October 15.
School of Medicine students display the joy and pride they have for their heritage.
The Georgetown Americas Institute is a platform for dialogue, research and impact around the key challenges facing Latin America and the hemisphere.
In 1978, a Puerto Rican woman name Aida Berio (SFS'52) made headlines for filing a lawsuit for racial discrimination in Washington, DC. After the court's final decision favored Berio, DC Mayor Marion Barry nominated her as director of the district's Office of Latino Affairs.
This press release was produced by Georgetown University.The views expressed here are the author's own.
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