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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15th – October 15th, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, rich histories, and influential contributions of people with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. September also coincides with Independence Day celebrations of Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Chile.
Hispanic and Latino communities were instrumental in shaping Washington State. This includes exploring the Pacific Northwest in the 1770s on behalf of the Spanish government, assisting with the transportation system for the mining economy in the 1800s, and carrying the U.S. through its agricultural labor shortage during World War II. Hispanic and Latino communities often faced exploitation and abuse while acting as backbones to our state and country’s success. Mexican Americans played a significant role in the broader Civil Rights Movement by leading the Chicano Movement, also known as El Movimiento. During this time, Mexican Americans advocated for workers’ rights, voting rights, education equality, and an end to racial discrimination.
Today, Hispanic and Latino communities continue to make significant contributions to our state’s culture and economy. Follow our social media pages for weekly highlights on Hispanic and Latine people making a difference in the Auburn community.
You can also view Mayor Nancy Backus' proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month, which was delivered at Monday's City Council meeting.
(Click photo to view the video)
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we encourage you to celebrate by attending cultural events across the Puget Sound. You can also explore Auburn’s extensive Latin cuisine and add a book or podcast by a Hispanic/Latine author to your list!
Latin Cuisine
- Rio Blanco Family Mexican Restaurant
- Sweet Inspiration Bakery
- El Palacio Latino
- Antojitos Michalisco
- El Taco Maestro
- Belen Pupuseria
Books by Latine/Hispanic Authors:
- Solito – Javier Zamora
- A Nation of Women – Lusia Capetillo
- Undocumented – Dan-el Padilla Peralta
- Neruda on the Park – Cleyvis Natera
Podcasts:
Do you have an idea for heritage month celebrations the City of Auburn is not already pursuing? Do you have feedback on current communications surrounding equity and inclusion?
Please contact City of Auburn Equity, Engagement and Outreach Coordinator Keisha Taylor at 253-876-1988 or ktaylor@auburnwa.gov.
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