NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioSeptember 1, 2026Hillsborough
WMNF Highlights Tampa Hispanic Heritage Month Events and Community Organizations
WMNF Tampa Community Radio has designated September as 'Mission of the Month: Latin Heritage,' featuring a series of local cultural events and highlighting organizations that support the Latino community. The programming includes details on upcoming festivals, historical context on the federal recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, and profiles of local advocacy groups.
Read the full story at WMNF Tampa Community RadioWhy It Matters
Residents can participate in local cultural celebrations like the 'Taste of Latino Festival' and engage with community organizations that provide bilingual social services and advocacy in the Tampa Bay area.
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Who's Mentioned
personRick Gonzalez“Architect who designed the 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse and Mar-a-Lago.”personIsha“Host of the LTX radio show.”organizationHispanic Services Council“Nonprofit providing bilingual social services and advocacy.”personGeorge E. Brown“California Congressman who introduced the legislation for Hispanic Heritage Week”organizationTampa Hispanic Heritage“Umbrella organization for Tampa Bay Hispanic groups.”personPaul Simon“Illinois Senator who led advocacy for the month-long expansion.”organizationU.S. Census Bureau“Provided population statistics for the U.S. Latino population.”personFranco Silva“Host of the Latino54 radio show.”personLyndon B. Johnson“Signed Public Law 90-48 creating Hispanic Heritage Week.”personPedro Menéndez de Avilés“Spanish explorer who established St. Augustine in 1565.”personRonald Reagan“Signed legislation expanding Hispanic Heritage Week to a month.”organizationMi Gente Mi Pueblo“Nonprofit focused on visibility and representation for Latinx communities.”