NEWS @ THE U
By Janette Neuwahl Tannen
10-10-2023
While Hispanic Heritage Month could be celebrated all year in the United States, the holiday was originally meant to coincide with the independence of several Latin American countries. Today, it serves as a reminder to celebrate the many contributions of the nation’s fastest-growing demographic.
The following snippets spotlight a few members of the University of Miami faculty, who hail from countries where Spanish or Portuguese is spoken and are esteemed writers, artists, and musicians who have incorporated their background into their work.
