Hola Nebraska, September 12th

Hola Nebraska

Sep 12, 2024 — 3 min read

Tar Macias, Publisher
Hispanic Heritage Month is just around the corner, and we encourage you to join in the celebrations happening across Nebraska throughout the coming month. Be sure to share this newsletter with your family and friends, as we'll be highlighting features and photos from these events in the weeks ahead. For the articles in Spanish, you can visit this link.

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana está a la vuelta de la esquina y lo invitamos a unirse a las celebraciones que se llevarán a cabo en Nebraska durante el próximo mes. Asegúrese de compartir este boletín con su familia y amigos, ya que destacaremos características y fotografías de estos eventos en las próximas semanas.

Para los artículos en español, puede visitar este enlace.

Celebrando Siouxland: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Inclusivity

By Maya Chavez, Hola America

The 2024 Celebrando Siouxland festival, taking place September 16-22, is a celebration of cultural diversity and community spirit in the Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota tri-state region. Olga Guevara, the Executive Director of Unity in Action of South Sioux City, Nebraska, shared insights into the origins, evolution, and future aspirations of this beloved event, which has become a significant part of the cultural calendar in the Siouxland region.

Ready to celebrate? Read more about this event here!

State education department receives $55 million literacy grant

*Nebraska Department of Education Commissioner Brian Maher reads to a classroom at Educare Indian Hill in Omaha. (Photo by Jolie Peal, Nebraska Public Media News)*

By Jolie Peal, Reporter Nebraska Public Media News

The Nebraska Department of Education was awarded a nearly $55 million grant to be used over the next five years for a comprehensive literacy program. Nebraska is one of 23 states to receive the grant from the federal government.

Interested? Continue reading here!

What is Hispanic Heritage Month?

Every year, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts on September 15 and ends on October 15. This month is dedicated to celebrating Hispanic heritage and all the achievements of Hispanics in this country.

This official celebration of Hispanic Culture started in 1968 when then president of The United States Lyndon B. Johnson...

Read more here!

Guatemala Consulate in Omaha, Nebraska

The Guatemala Consulate in Omaha, Nebraska is providing essential support to the Guatemalan community with Legal Aid of Nebraska offering guidance on labor rights, and the Nebraska Governor’s Office giving informational talks on academic resources. Services include consular documentation, legal and immigration assistance.

Want more information? Visit this link here!