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Celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month - 2021 KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTs AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEE

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Judge Michael Díaz migrated from Perú to the United States at a very early age. Michael Díaz is now the Chief Juvenile Judge at King County Superior Court. Judge Díaz is one of our Latinx/Hispanic leaders.

a note from Judge Michael Díaz

Happy National Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month! Both by Presidential Proclamation and Statute, September 15th marks the month-long celebration that “recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.” This Court’s theme this year is “Esperanza: A Celebration of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage and Hope.” From now until October 15th, we will invite you to learn more about the diverse Latinx dialects, art, literature, and cuisines, which comprise the many Latinx cultures found in the United States. We will also honor and pay tribute to generations of Latinx leaders – both within the court family and outside of it -- who have contributed so much to our community, particularly in the law. More specifically, you will be receiving weekly newsletters that we hope you find educational and inspirational. In October, we will be hosting a virtual celebration and hope that you will be able to join us. Finally, a special thanks to the Courts and Community Committee and this year’s super fun planning committee: Celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Heritage. Don’t hesitate to ask any of us any questions you may have. Until then, muchísimas gracias!

The King County Superior Court and the Clerk's Office Welcomes You to Celebrate the Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month.

The celebration will consist of weekly e-newsletters and a virtual public event on the week of October 11. In addition, we will share some KC Courts Connect: Latinx/Hispanic Spotlights podcasts. Visit our website below for more information.

Esperanza: A Celebration of Latinx/Hispanic Heritage and Hope.

Image by the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers

¿Qué es el Mes de la Herencia Latinx/Hispana?

What is Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month?

During the Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the various achievements, diverse cultures, extensive histories, and contributions of the American-Latino communities in the United States. The Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15.

Did you know?

In 2019, the King County Executive, Dow Constantine, proclaimed September 15 to October 15 as the Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month.

This Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month was established and passed by the United States Congress in 1968.

Cronología de algunos hitos latinos

Some Latinx/Hispanic Milestones

  • 1513: Early Spanish Explorers Reach America
  • 1822:Joseph Marion Hernandez becomes first Latinx/Hispanic member of U.S. Congress
  • 1846-1848:The Mexican-American War takes place over border control following America’s annexation of Texas. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the war.
  • 1917: President Wilson signs Jones-Shafroth Act, granting U.S. citizenship to Puerto Rican’s and creating a bicameral legislature is the island territory.
  • 1928: Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo of New Mexico is sworn in as the country’s first Latinx/Hispanic senator.
  • 1914: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, drawing the U.S. into World War II. More than 500,000 Mexican Americans served during the conflict, with 13 medals of honor awarded to Latinx/Hispanics.
  • 1942: The U.S. and Mexico signed the Mexican Farm Labor Agreement, called the Bracero Program.
  • 1947: U.S. Supreme Court Prohibits Segregation for Mexican-American Students.
  • 1954: President Eisenhower institutes “Operation Wetback” a controversial mass deportation of using a racial slur, blaming undocumented immigrants for low wages.
  • 1961: U.S.-trained Cuban exiles invade their homeland during the botched Bay of Pigs in a failed attempt to overthrow dictator Fidel Castro. Soon after his inauguration, President John. F. Kennedy authorizes the plan, which comes to be known as the Cuban Missile Crisis
  • 1964: Civil Rights Act of 1964 becomes law, signed by President Johnson, and outlawing discrimination based on race, sex, religion, color and national origin.
  • 1966: Cesar Chavez leads 75 Latino and Filipino farm workers on a historic 340-mile march.
  • 1973: The Dade County Commission passes a resolution making Spanish the city’s second official language and creating a department of bilingual and bilcultural affairs.
  • 1986: President Reagan signs the Immigration Reform and Control Act into law, granting 2.7 million long-term immigrants permanent status.
  • 1988: Dr. Lauro Cavazoz becomes first Latinx/Hispanic to serve in a presidential cabinet as secretary of education.
  • 1989: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is the first Latinx/Hispanic woman elected to Congress.
  • 1993: Federico Pena becomes first Latinx/Hispanic confirmed as U.S. secretary of transportation.
  • 2009: Sonia Sotomayor becomes first Latinx/Hispanic Supreme Court Justice.
  • 2012: U.S. Supreme Court strikes down SB1070, an Arizona immigration law.
  • 2020: U.S. Supreme Court blocks attempts by the federal administration to end DACA.

¿Que paises Latinos celebran SU INDEPENDENCIA durante el mes de la Herencia Latinx/Hispana?

Which Latino countries celebrate their Independence during the Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month?

All these countries celebrate their independence during the Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month:

  • Costa Rica
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Nicaragua
  • Mexico
  • Chile
  • Belize

Estadísticas sobre los Latinx/Hispanos en Washington

Statistics of the Latinx/Hispanic community is Washington

Below are some statistics about the Latinx/Hispanic population in Washington. This type of data is collected for many different reasons, one of which is to help us understand the world we live in and the people we live with a little better. This month we will strive to understand our Latinx/Hispanic community better. Please take a few minutes to review the below statistics and draw your conclusions based upon this vital data.

What we know about the Latinx/Hispanic community in Washington as of 2020

  • Total Latinx/Hispanic population: 1,018,765
  • Average household income: $56,461
  • Average income per Capita: $20,165
  • Latinx/Hispanic main jobs, in this order: 1. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting. 2. Accommodation and Food Services. 3. Construction. 4. Management, Administrative and Waste Management Services. 5. Wholesale and Retail Trade.

Stats for King County

PALABRAS QUE SE DICEN DIFERENTE PERO SIGNIFICAN LO MISMO - EL ESPAÑOL TAMBIÉN PUEDE SER CONFUSO

Words that are said differently but mean the same - Spanish can also be confusing :)

There are SO many different words used in Peru and the Andean area generally but also because of the big influence of indigenous languages. For example, in Peru, we say “choclo” instead of “maize” for corn and “papa” instead of “patata” for potato, both of which come from Quechua, an indigenous language of Peru.

BTW: Quechua is the language of origin of many words you are familiar with: quinoa, condor, coca, jerky, llama, poncho, puma, etc.

There are a total of 68 Native languages spoken in Mexico. One of the languages is he Purépecha which is a language spoken in the state of Michoacán by roughly 125,000 native speakers. 

Other words meaning the same but said different (due to being from a different Spanish-speaking country):

JUGUEMOS LOTERÍA

Let's Play Loteria

Loteria is Mexican Bingo and is a traditional game to play. Loteria is played at family or friend's gatherings, holiday celebrations, and regional fairs.

If you have played bingo, you will know how to play Loteria.

Don’t worry if you don't know Spanish, you will see it is very easy and fun to play.

How to play lotería?

  • A set of Lotería includes; 10 board cards, and 54 matching cards
  • Up to 10 players
  • Each board containing 16 images from the deck of 54 cards.
  • The “caller” randomly selects a card from the deck and either announces it to the players or provides a clue or riddle as to what it is.
  • Each board has a different selection of images, those will randomly match the deck of cards.
  • The first player with four matching images in a horizontal, vertical, diagonal or, full board wins the game after shouting “Lotería!”
  • The boards remained unchanged for over 100 years after the original was released.

Now that you know what Lotería is, go and make it a game night for you and your loved ones!

Thank you for reading our first e-newsletter!

Gracias

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