<p>Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15 every year. It was originally intended to recognise the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the <span class="caps">USA</span> and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture but in recent years it has turned into a huge event which is increasingly sold to corporate sponsors. This week Indieoma’s Latin correspondent has put together two commentaries which argue that it is not as positive as it may seem.</p> 2009-12-09T05:30:30-05:00 true false 1048 indieoma-hispanic-heritage-month-2 15324 Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15 every year. It was originally intended to recognise the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the USA and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture but in recent years it has turned into a huge event which is increasingly sold to corporate sponsors. This week Indieoma’s Latin correspondent has put together two commentaries which argue that it is not as positive as it may seem. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15 every year. It was originally intended to recognise the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the USA and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture but in recent years it has turned into a huge event which is increasingly sold to corporate sponsors. This week Indieoma’s Latin correspondent has put together two commentaries which argue that it is not as positive as it may seem. --- - "\"Edson Sanchez \xE2\x80\x93 The Negative Aspects\":/commentaries/edson-the-negative-aspects-of-hispanic-heritage-month" - "\"Bombasta \xE2\x80\x93 Moving Beyond Lip Service\":/commentaries/bombasta-moving-beyond-lip-service" - "\"Bombasta \xE2\x80\x93 Performance\":/commentaries/bombasta-bombasta-performing-cumbia-loca-at-flamingo-cantina-shot-by-indie-live-austin" active false 2010-03-09T12:41:24-05:00 583