As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds across the United States, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the experiences of immigrants and individuals from diverse backgrounds who have been on a journey to adapt to a foreign land. Beyond celebrating culture, this month also draws attention to the unique challenges that can arise as individuals deal with the challenges of adjusting to new lives...

Celina Rotunda and Hugo Patyn dance the traditional tango during Richland’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year, people, and especially the educational community, are called upon to observe the history, culture, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.