Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month Essay Continues. Due October 8th, 2025
Choose a Quote – Select one quote from the list below (or find your own from a Hispanic leader you admire).
César Chávez: “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community.” (Helping your community, teamwork, fairness in schools or jobs.)
Dolores Huerta: “Sí, se puede! (Yes, it can be done!)” (Standing up for what’s right, perseverance, activism today.)
Sonia Sotomayor: “Until we get equality in education, we won’t have an equal society.” (School equity, access to resources, fair opportunities for all students.)
Roberto Clemente: “Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don’t, then you are wasting your time on Earth.” (Volunteering, helping others, being a role model in your community.)
Selena Quintanilla: “Always believe that the impossible is possible.” (Dreams, goals, self-confidence, representation in media and culture.)
Introduce the Quote – Write about who said it and why that person is important.
Explain the Meaning – Put the quote into your own words.
Connect to Today – Relate the quote to an issue in the U.S. today (immigration, education, equality, community activism, cultural pride, etc.).
Reflect – Share how the quote inspires you to take action or think differently.
