Jan Rodriguez is considered to be the first non-native resident of Manhattan. He was born in Santo Domingo, capital of what is now known as the Dominican Republic, and was hired by a Dutch Captain to ...

Students throughout New Jersey will soon see contributions that Latino and Hispanic people have made throughout history as part of required learning in the state's Social Studies education programs.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, honors the rich histories, cultures, and ...

PANHANDLE, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Hispanic Heritage Month ran from September 15 through October 15, and at NewsChannel 7, we’ve been celebrating all month long. Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationwide ...

Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill Tuesday adding Latino and Hispanic history as a requirement in the state's learning standards. (Courtesy of the New Jersey Governor's Office) New Jersey students will ...