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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Diversity On Demand Giveaway

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We continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (which is officially designated on Mid-September thru mid-October  in the United States). “Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America” as stated by the Library of Congress.

A 2012 Horowitz Associates study reveals only 37 percent of Hispanic TV viewers surveyed say mainstream media does a good job of accurately representing ethnic and racial groups, but there’s encouraging news about diversity in television programs and films this Hispanic Heritage Month.

The nation’s top cable companies, in partnership with The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), are presenting programs and movies that feature compelling Hispanic figures and events on cable’s On Demand service. The Hispanic-themed programming represents a broad industry effort to provide digital cable customers convenient access to relevant, factual and entertaining Hispanic and Latino television shows and movies – On Demand all month long.

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“Hispanic Heritage Month is significant because it calls upon the Hispanic community to share our culture and rich traditions with the entire country. We’re proud of our longstanding partnership with the cable industry because it provides an opportunity to share positive images of Latinos and allow viewers to watch compelling stories that tell the history and celebrate the many contributions Latinos have made,” said LULAC National President Margaret Moran.

Hispanic Heritage Month On Demand program highlights include:

A Storied Past – Gain a new understanding of historical events through real life stories. The dramatic account of Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s inspiring and thrilling youthful motorcycle trek across Latin America traces the origins of his revolutionary spirit. 

Dramatic Interpretations – See award-winning novels brought to life on film to interpret history and culture. While characters such as Cesar and Nestor Castillo, brothers and aspiring musicians who flee from Cuba to America in the hopes of reviving their failed musical careers, may be fictional, their stories are reflective of today’s challenges.

Live and Laugh – Kings of Latin Comedy George Lopez, Cheech Marin, Joey Medina, Alex Reymundo and Paul Rodriguez joke about unique cultural oddities, while Carlos Mencia helps break down barriers by addressing ethnic stereotypes, racism and the inability to laugh at oneself.

Hispanic Hearth and Home – Complete the cultural immersion with a close look at food. Simmer awhile with chef Aaron Sanchez, owner of New York’s Centrico Restaurant and Tacombi, who preps dishes with people he admires and takes viewers on visits to iconic spots in the Big Apple.

Anyone can visit  www.facebook.com/diversityondemand to connect to find out more information about local cable provider’s programming and engage in discussions with others.  Thanks to Diversity On Demand, we are hosting a $100 gift certificate to TheLatinProducts.com and a Diversity On Demand Tote Bag!

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Learn more about Hispanic Hertiage Month on M.O.M. by clicking: HERE and visit Diversity On Demand at www.facebook.com/diversityondemand.
Enjoy!

Comments

  1. Part of my favorite cultural traditions is getting together as a family for the holidays. Near or far, we make it a point to get together for the holidays to eat Hispanic and Anglo American traditional foods. Its a blessing.

  6. One family tradition we do every year is to get together during the holidays. We cook the traditional lechon with arroz con gandules and play holiday music from Puerto Rico.

  7. One of our favorite family traditions is celebrating Holidays and special days (like birthdays) together as a family.
    Thanks so much.

  9. My favorite family tradition is the festive meal that the extended family has together every Friday night at our house.

  10. I love the food of my culture. We make tmales every Christmas and that is so important to our family tradition

  13. One of our most special traditions has to be without a doubt on Christmas. We get together and we all help to make tamales and hot chocolate, after we eat we play Loteria and right on 12 we exchange gifts.

  17. our fav. tradition is having extended family over for dinner on Thanksgiving!

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  21. My favorite family tradition is Christmas…we have a nice breakfast, open gifts, then hang out playing games and exploring our gifts, and then there is the big Christmas dinner 🙂

  23. My husband’s family has a tradition that on December 24 when you see someone you have to say “Christmas Eve Gift” before the other person. If they say it before you they have to kiss you. Otherwise you have to give them a kiss. I’ve only heard of a few other families who have this tradition but they’ve been doing it for a couple of generations.