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Do you like broccoli or carrots? 
Everyone has unconscious biases, but it turns out a simple questions about a persons veggie preference can help us challenge our biases and work to change them. 

Check out this 2:30 min video from NationSwell to learn more. 
It's National Hispanic Heritage Month! 

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

The official National Hispanic Heritage Month website is linked above, the website is home to events, documents, exhibits, films, blog posts, and more from the National Archives and Presidential libraries that highlight Hispanic culture. 


(Source: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about/)

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