“The idea for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated throughout the latter half of September and the first half of October, began as a way to promote the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic-Americans. Communities mark the achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans with festivals and educational activities.” Source: National Today
Why is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated in the middle of the month?
September 15, the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, is the anniversary of the independence of Latin American countries El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras. Also, the independence days of Mexico and Chile fall on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Dia de la Raza, or Columbus Day, also falls within this month, on October 12.
Learn more about the history of the month at:
- Everything you need to know about Hispanic Heritage Month (nationalgeographic.com)
- Hispanic Heritage Month | National Museum of the American Latino (si.edu)
Attend the D77 Community Meetup
Connect with your peers and support a local establishment at our D77 Meetup on Tuesday, September 24. We’re getting together at Healthy Substance Kitchen, a Hispanic-owned vegan restaurant!
Ways to Celebrate Around Town
- Pilsen Arts & Community House
- National Museum of Mexican Art
- International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago
- Ensemble Español at Auditorium Theatre
- Latinx Heritage Month at the Field Museum
- Hispanic Heritage Night with the White Sox
Check out a full list of celebrations from Choose Chicago!
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Hispanic Homeownership statisticsHispanic Heritage Month
Barriers for Hispanic homeownership
- Home price appreciation challenges
- Affordability challenges that price out middle-class families
- Low inventory
- Rise in interest rates
- Student loan debt
- Multiple offers competition
- Investor impact on the market
Opportunities for Hispanic homeownership
- Latinos are willing to move to lower-cost areas
- A large share of Latinos are willing to take on co-borrowers to achieve homeownership
- Increase in special purpose credit programs
Learn more about the current Hispanic homeownership rate and its impact on the real estate industry. This information was gathered from NAHREP’s 2023 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report.
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NAHREP Chicago is The Voice for Hispanic Real Estate® and a proud champion of homeownership for the Hispanic community in and around Chicago, Illinois. This chapter provides community outreach, industry educational and business networking events.
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