Due to a processing error at print time, the photo of Stefanie
Esquijarosa, co-owner of the Florida Film Academy, was
unfortunately truncated in the fold of the magazine. This
also nearly hid the author's byline. We have since pulled the
publication for reprint in order to correct the error.
We offer our sincerest apology to Stefanie, the Film Academy
and to the amazing Jane E. B. Simmons, author of the
accompanying article.
For more about Jane Simmons, turn to page 23
September 15th - October 15th
During National Hispanic Heritage Month we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of
Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Hispanics have
had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard
work, and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that
reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community. Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots
go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American
countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate
their independence days during this period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12. Today, 55 million
people or 17% of the American population are of Hispanic or Latino origin. This represents a significant increase
from 2000, which registered the Hispanic population at 35.3 million or 13% of the total U.S. population.
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WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE
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SEPTEMBER 2016