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    Hispanic Heritage Month in the Times of Cholera

    I don’t need a month or a season or a reason to celebrate my heritage, but we’re halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month and I haven’t posted about it on here yet, so it’s about time.  My heritage month is a time to honor the heartbeats of cultures that pulse through history, celebrating the vibrant traditions, languages, and rhythms that shape the very fabric of who we are. It is a moment to lift up the voices and stories that echo with strength, resilience, and beauty; the stories that have too often been unheard or misunderstood. Through music, art, food, and dance, we recognize the indelible mark left by Hispanic and…