Center for Minority Veterans (CMV)
September 15-October 15, 2020 - National Hispanic Heritage Month
This year’s theme is “Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past, Embrace the Future.” The theme invites Hispanics to embrace their backgrounds and to be proud of their heritage. It encourages members of the Hispanic community to educate others about their cultures and the multitude of contributions this group has and continues to make to our country.
Please join the Department of Veterans Affairs Hispanic Heritage Month Committee as VACO Observes Virtual Event Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, Oct. 14 via Microsoft Teams Live, from noon to 1:00 p.m. ET.
This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace the Future.”
This event will be moderated by Monica Rivera, VBA, Chief, Special Emphasis Programs. Featuring the participation of Fernando O. Rivera, Director, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System And distinguish panelists:
- Roman Palomares, National Chairman of the Military & Veterans Affairs Committee for the League of United Latin American Citizen (LULAC) and the Chief of Staff to LULAC National President
- Larry Romo, American GI Forum National Commander; and award winning author
- Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, Award winning author Good Night Captain Mama
This year’s event is sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information, please contact William Vargas, Chairperson, or Dwayne Campbell, Co-Chairperson.
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and VACO is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants.
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the countless contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic Americans to our culture and society. Hispanic Americans are the largest minority group in the United States today, and generations of Hispanic Americans have consistently helped make our country strong and prosperous. They contribute to our Nation beyond description. Hispanic Americans embody the best of our American values, including commitment to faith, family, and country. They serve in our military and protect us as members of law enforcement. In fact, Hispanic Americans make up half of our Border Patrol agents. The Hispanic-American community has left an indelible mark on our government, culture, and economy.
Please join the Department of Veterans Affairs Hispanic Heritage Month Committee as VACO Observes Virtual Event Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, Oct. 14 via Microsoft Teams Live, from noon to 1:00 p.m. ET.
This year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme is “Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace the Future.”
This event will be moderated by Monica Rivera, VBA, Chief, Special Emphasis Programs. Featuring the participation of Fernando O. Rivera, Director, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System And distinguish panelists:
- Roman Palomares, National Chairman of the Military & Veterans Affairs Committee for the League of United Latin American Citizen (LULAC) and the Chief of Staff to LULAC National President
- Larry Romo, American GI Forum National Commander; and award winning author
- Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, Award winning author Good Night Captain Mama
This year’s event is sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. For more information, please contact William Vargas, Chairperson, or Dwayne Campbell, Co-Chairperson.
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and VACO is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants.
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- Hispanic Americans in the U.S. Navy
- Air Force Space Command - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - it’s what makes us strong
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- National Guard - 2020 National Hispanic Heritage Month
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health - Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15
- From the projects to the military: Coast Guard veteran credits Hispanic culture and values
