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Hispanic Heritage Month 2005: September 15-October 15

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Hispanic Heritage Month
Profile America — Wednesday, September 14th. A celebration kicks off tomorrow and runs through mid-October that has a definite Latin beat — it's National Hispanic Heritage Month. This 37th annual observance will be marked with a variety of events across the country, recognizing the colorful and vibrant culture and history of the nation's fastest-growing ethnic group. There are just over 41-million people of Hispanic background in the U.S., about 14 percent of the total population — and the largest race or ethnic minority. Underlining the rate of growth of this group, the 1990 Census counted just about half of the current number. More than 6-out-of-10 Hispanics have a Mexican background. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau on the Web at <www.census.gov>.
Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2005, p. 479
U.S. Census Bureau, Facts for Features, CB05-FF.14-3 (Rev.)

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Spanish Place Names
Profile America — Saturday, September 24th. Many places across the country celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month have names that originate from early Spanish explorations. For instance, Fresno, California, comes from the word for "ash tree" and Las Vegas from "meadows." California is named for a mythical land described in a popular Spanish novel of around 1500. The name Florida comes from the word "flowery," Montana for "mountain" and Nevada from "snow covered." In the U.S. today, almost half of the Hispanic-origin population lives in just two states — California and Texas. The state with the highest proportion of Hispanics is New Mexico, at 43 percent. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau on the Web at <www.census.gov>.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Facts for Features. CB05-FF.14-3 (Rev.)

Listen Ellen Ochoa
Profile America — Wednesday, September 28th. As National Hispanic Heritage Month continues, many individuals will be recognized for their accomplishments. One of these is Ellen Ochoa, deputy director of flight crew operations at the Johnson Space Center. A classical flutist and private pilot, she is co-inventor of three patents for optical systems. Chosen as an astronaut in 1990, she has logged almost a thousand hours in space on four shuttle missions. Dr. Ochoa has masters and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering. In the U.S., there are 363-thousand electrical and electronic engineers — 7 percent women and 2-1/2 percent Hispanic. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau on the Web at <www.census.gov>.
Sources: Statistical Abstract of the United States 2004-2005, t. 597

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The Hispanic Business World
Profile America — Saturday, October 8th. The observance of Hispanic Heritage Month continues across the country through October 15th. Among the accomplishments of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central and South America. There are 23-million businesses in the U.S. — and Hispanics own 1.6-million of them. That number is an increase of nearly one-third in a recent five-year span. In the same time period, the revenue generated by these firms was up by more than one-fifth to over 226-billion dollars — up to 1-out-of- 5 businesses in New Mexico, Texas, Florida and California. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau on the Web at <www.census.gov>.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Press Release, CB05-108

Listen Roberto Clemente
Profile America — Saturday, October 15th. This is the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month. The annual observance — honors Americans with roots in the Spanish-speaking world. One in the field of sports was Roberto Clemente, the first Hispanic American to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Born in Puerto Rico, he was voted most valuable player in the National League, won four league batting championships and was the 11th player to achieve 3-thousand hits. Off the field, Clemente was noted for his extensive humanitarian work and died in a plane crash carrying aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. In the U.S., there are 215-thousand people in professional sports, including athletes, umpires and coaches. Five and a half percent of them are Hispanic. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau on the Web at <www.census.gov>.
Sources: Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2004-2005, t. 597 (p. 386)

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Listen		Hispanic Heritage Month Profile America — Wednesday, September 14th. A celebration kicks off tomorrow and runs through mid-October that has a definite Latin beat — it's National Hispanic Heritage Month. This 37th annual observance will be marked with a variety of events across the country, recognizing the colorful and vibrant culture and history of the nation's fastest-growing ethnic group. There are just over 41-million people of Hispanic background in the U.S., about 14 percent of the total population — and the largest race or ethnic minority. Underlining the rate of growth of this group, the 1990 Census counted just about half of the current number. More than 6-out-of-10 Hispanics have a Mexican background. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau on the Web at <www.census.gov>. Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2005, p. 479 U.S. Census Bureau, Facts for Features, CB05-FF.14-3 (Rev.)
Listen		Spanish Place Names Profile America — Saturday, September 24th. Many places across the country celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month have names that originate from early Spanish explorations. For instance, Fresno, California, comes from the word for "ash tree" and Las Vegas from "meadows." California is named for a mythical land described in a popular Spanish novel of around 1500. The name Florida comes from the word "flowery," Montana for "mountain" and Nevada from "snow covered." In the U.S. today, almost half of the Hispanic-origin population lives in just two states — California and Texas. The state with the highest proportion of Hispanics is New Mexico, at 43 percent. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau on the Web at <www.census.gov>. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Facts for Features. CB05-FF.14-3 (Rev.)
Listen		Ellen Ochoa Profile America — Wednesday, September 28th. As National Hispanic Heritage Month continues, many individuals will be recognized for their accomplishments. One of these is Ellen Ochoa, deputy director of flight crew operations at the Johnson Space Center. A classical flutist and private pilot, she is co-inventor of three patents for optical systems. Chosen as an astronaut in 1990, she has logged almost a thousand hours in space on four shuttle missions. Dr. Ochoa has masters and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering. In the U.S., there are 363-thousand electrical and electronic engineers — 7 percent women and 2-1/2 percent Hispanic. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau on the Web at <www.census.gov>. Sources: Statistical Abstract of the United States 2004-2005, t. 597
Listen		The Hispanic Business World Profile America — Saturday, October 8th. The observance of Hispanic Heritage Month continues across the country through October 15th. Among the accomplishments of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central and South America. There are 23-million businesses in the U.S. — and Hispanics own 1.6-million of them. That number is an increase of nearly one-third in a recent five-year span. In the same time period, the revenue generated by these firms was up by more than one-fifth to over 226-billion dollars — up to 1-out-of- 5 businesses in New Mexico, Texas, Florida and California. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau on the Web at <www.census.gov>. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Press Release, CB05-108
Listen		Roberto Clemente Profile America — Saturday, October 15th. This is the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month. The annual observance — honors Americans with roots in the Spanish-speaking world. One in the field of sports was Roberto Clemente, the first Hispanic American to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Born in Puerto Rico, he was voted most valuable player in the National League, won four league batting championships and was the 11th player to achieve 3-thousand hits. Off the field, Clemente was noted for his extensive humanitarian work and died in a plane crash carrying aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. In the U.S., there are 215-thousand people in professional sports, including athletes, umpires and coaches. Five and a half percent of them are Hispanic. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau on the Web at <www.census.gov>. Sources: Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2004-2005, t. 597 (p. 386)