Hispanic Heritage Month

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Peoria to host annual ¡Somos! Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

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Mesa unveils Calle Cesar Chavez honorary street signs to honor civil rights leader

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Latino businesses in Arizona hit hard by pandemic but found a way to thrive

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First Latino president, CEO of Arizona Coyotes leads with purpose, impacts Hispanics

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Arizona Cardinals’ bilingual broadcaster embracing Mexican American roots

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Arizona education experts concerned Latino students still lag in classroom

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Valley studio uses dance to educate their students about Hispanic culture

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JIM CROSS | Oct 8, 2021
Hispanic buying power a major piece of Arizona’s economy that’s only expected to grow

Hispanic purchasing power in Arizona reached $63 billion in 2020, according to the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, topping the expected $57 billion.
LUKE FORSTNER | Oct 7, 2021
Latino community impacted by affordable rental shortage in the Valley

Buying a home in the Phoenix area is seemingly out of reach for many people because of high prices and affordable rentals are in short supply, which is especially difficult for the Latino community who rent at a higher rate than other demographics in the Valley.
KTAR.COM | Oct 7, 2021
Dia de los Muertos Festival to take place at Mesa Arts Center later this month

The city of Mesa will host a free Día de los Muertos Festival later this month, featuring various activities and a community altar for people to celebrate the memory of those who have passed on.
GRISELDA ZETINO | Oct 5, 2021
Phoenix man opens restaurant to showcase his Mexican roots

A trip to Chihuahua sparked an idea for Fernando Hernandez to start his own restaurant in Phoenix, not only providing people a taste of the area as he reconnects with his culture but also giving his birthplace “its proper name.”
NAILEA LEON | Sep 30, 2021
All-female mariachi group entertaining listeners across the Valley

An all-female Valley-based mariachi group has broken away from norms to entertain listeners in the popular music genre that originated in Mexico.
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GRISELDA ZETINO | Sep 29, 2021
Arizona’s top pandemic adviser overcomes difficult upbringing to succeed

Dr. Richard Carmona, Arizona’s top pandemic adviser and former U.S. surgeon general, had a big mountain to climb to get to where he is now.
ALI VETNAR | Sep 27, 2021
Hispanic firefighter group helps community, mentors others to join service

The Valley Hispanic Bomberos, a nonprofit group of firefighters, are rooted in culture and tradition with the goal of protecting their communities while mentoring others to join them in the fire service.
TAYLOR TASLER | Sep 24, 2021
Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO credits roots for career success

Courage in culture sums up the story of Monica Villalobos, CEO of Arizona's Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and one of the most influential Hispanics in Arizona.
GRISELDA ZETINO | Sep 15, 2021
Hispanic Heritage Month in Arizona means more than you might realize

For some Valley residents, Hispanic Heritage Month is for learning about who Latinos are, along with celebrating familia, fiestas and culture.