September 15 to October 15 – National Hispanic Heritage Month: This month celebrates the contributions that Latino and Hispanic Americans have made to the United States. It is a time to reflect on the importance of Hispanic culture. It’s also a time to celebrate and grow together while supporting our Hispanic friends and colleagues. Hispanic Heritage Week began in 1968 in the United States, when President Lyndon Johnson signed Hispanic Heritage Week into law. Then, in 1988, the celebration expanded into a month when President Ronald Reagan signed National Hispanic Heritage Month into law.
The date September 15th holds significance and was chosen to begin Hispanic Heritage Month, as it marks the anniversary of the Cry of Dolores (September 1810), signaling the start of the Mexican War of Independence. This war resulted in independence for the New Spain Colony (now Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua). Mexico, Chile, and most Central American countries commemorate their independence from Spain on September 15th, September 16th, and September 18th, respectively. Since 1989, all presidents have given a Presidential Proclamation to mark Hispanic Heritage Month.
UNIDOS is the Latino/Hispanic System Resource Group. Teammates and allies, with a connection, an affinity or an interest in making a positive difference in the work lives of Latino teammates and the community we serve.
Our Mission: Enhance the level of awareness within Atrium Health concerning teammates and patient of Latino/Hispanic background. To provide development and networking opportunities for members of our resource group. Enhance the perception of the quality and quantity of services available to the community by sharing useful information regarding our services and exchanging ideas with the Latin Community.
Our Objectives:
Our Leadership
Co-Leaders: Beatriz Rodriguez and Magbis Nunez Love
Development: Lilliam Nunez-Rodriguez –Chair; Magbis Love, Paloma Logan
Service: Tagny Diaz Solis –Chair; Joshua Vazquez, Rosa Gonzales, Maria Acero
Communications & Marketing: Elizabeth Ordonez -Chair; Maria Shannon and Bea Rodriguez
The Hispanic/Latinx Affinity Group’s purpose is to increase awareness about issues and ideas that are specific to the Hispanic/Latinx community at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Anyone who wants to learn more about the dynamic cultures that represent a variety of Hispanic and Latin American countries, cultures and traditions is welcome to engage in this affinity group.
Our purpose will be achieved focusing on the following goals
Our Leadership
For more information, please contact us at latinx@wakehealth.edu
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