Dear John,
For over 50 years, Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated in the United States from September 15th - October 15th. This year's theme is Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future
Each year, our community grows and continues to build power as a political force for change and progress in Oregon. It's important to continue to build the political infrastructure and community networks which are necessary to defend ourselves against the very open attacks by the Trump administration. Democrats are fighting every day to protect Oregon's Sanctuary Promise and defend against the cruel, authoritarian overreach by the administration.
"The Latino Caucus of the Democratic Party of Oregon will work to register, educate and empower those of Latino descent to become lifelong voters; recruit, train and help elect and appoint Latinos at every level of Oregon government; bring more Latinos into the political process within the state party structure."
What began as Hispanic Week, established by legislation sponsored by Rep. Edward R. Roybal of Los Angeles in 1968, the commemorative week was expanded to a month by legislation sponsored by Rep. Esteban Edward Torres of California. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the commemoration because it is the anniversary of the Cry of Dolores, which marked the start of the Mexican War of Independence and which resulted in independence for Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
We hope you'll take a moment to learn more about our work and consider joining or making a donation! Here are a few ways you can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Oregon, and ways you can support the DPO Latino Caucus!
Click here for a list of Hispanic Heritage Month
events happening across Oregon!
Sincerely,
Carina Perez Europa
Chair, Latino Caucus
Democratic Party of Oregon
