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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
September is a great time to celebrate a rich and colorful history and current events that honor our Hispanic heroes. This month, more than 44 million people in the United States are of Hispanic origin. At the 2008 Olympics in China, Hispanics earned 14 medals for Team USA at the Chinese Olympics! Here is a quick look at those who gathered the gold, silver and bronze for the USA. Winners included the sports of Basketball (men and woman), Soccer (men and women) Wrestling (men), Softball (women), Water Polo and Taekwondo (men). We are all proud of your achievements!
Many Hispanic Americans trace their roots to the cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Americas -- including the Arawaks (Puerto Rico),the Aztecs (Mexico), the Incas (South America), the Maya (Central America), and the Tainos (in Cuba, Puerto Rico and other places). Some trace their roots to the Spanish explorers -- who in the 1400s set out to find an easier and less costly way to trade with the Indies. For purposes of the U.S. Census, Hispanic Americans today are identified according to the parts of the world that they or their ancestors came from, including United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, or the nations of Central or South America.
The HISPANIC EXECUTIVE SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization passionately dedicated to Higher Education, Career Achievement, Executive Leadership and Hispanic Entrepreneurship. Founded in March of 2008, HESI is a community-based neighborhood organization headquartered in Kingwood, Texas. Each new chapter is staffed with its Hispanic leadership from their respective small community where it is located. The organization provides both Hispanics students and adults with events that help them accelerate their assimilation more successfully within the USA.
Joe C. Ramirez - President
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HISPANIC HERO - Mr. Cezar Gonzalez
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