NBC10 and Telemundo 62 are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing the stories of Hispanic and Latin Americans making an impact and difference in our communities. NBC10’s Miguel Marinez-Valle and Telemundo 62’s Belen Smole gives us a look at cities, businesses and nonprofit organizations in our area helping Hispanic people and culture grow.
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, NBC10 is highlighting stories about Latinos who are making an impact around our region as well as the importance of Hispanic culture.
Watch our special “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage” on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. on NBC10, the NBC10 streaming channel and in the video embedded above.
Hispanic Heritage Month Resources, links and videos
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Over the years there has been confusion over how Hispanics and Latinos identify themselves in the U.S. While some use race, others use country of origin. NBC10's Investigative reporter Claudia Vargas spoke with locals and took a look at how the US Census is changing to improve Latino and Hispanic demographic data collection.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, Philly Live is celebrating not just a rich culture but also the vibrant voices within the community. Astrid Martinez spotlights a local rising fashion star whose stunning collection was recently on display.
Claudia Eiden, of the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, and Clementon Police Officer David Torres read to second graders at Clementon Elementary School as part of Hispanic Heritage Month festivities.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
NBC10 is highlighting leaders who are making a difference in our community during this Hispanic Heritage Month. For the Lajaras from North Philadelphia, leadership runs in the family with two assistant superintendents and a vice principal in their ranks. NBC10's Miguel Martinez-Valle explains how education shaped their legacy.
