Four Mexican Americans talk importance of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to recognize the culture of Hispanic Americans.

Four Mexican American community leaders in Corpus Christi, Texas, shared how their heritage influences their work in activism, arts, civics, and education.

They believe celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is important for understanding the diverse history and contributions that shape the United States.

Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 in the United States to recognize the culture and heritage of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

According to the United States Census Bureau , more than 192,000 people in Corpus Christi — almost two-thirds of t