The Latina Women of Cinco de Mayo

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In honor of the 160th Anniversary of the Celebration of Cinco de Mayo in California learn about the origin of the Cinco de Mayo. In this webinar, you will learn: Why Cinco de Mayo—a holiday commemorating the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862—is so widely celebrated in the United States and scarcely observed in Mexico. How a network of women helped establish the annual commemoration of Cinco de Mayo that has been observed in California every year since 1862. How Cinco de Mayo celebrations have changed over time. Register for this Webinar (Click on the image below to view the flyer)