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Today marked the end of Latino Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of  Americans.

Latinos have been involved in making this nation the best in the north, south, east and west since the beginning of America.

It is a reminder to celebrate the vastly diverse voices that exist within our communities each ad every day of the year. For example, The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino - Hispanic history and culture, and share educational resources for you to use.

Listen now at c-span.org/podcasts, on the free C-SPAN Now https://www.c-span.org/podcasts/

Visit the Podcast Page on our Featured Resources site for a selection of materials highlighted in the episode, including this sample of what’s available! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!

Clip: Rep. Tony Cardenas on Hispanic Heritage Month (5:06)

Clip: U.S. Capitol Historical Society Presents Freedom Award to Lin-Manuel Miranda (9:38)

Bell Ringer: Sylvia Mendez 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom (2 Clips)

Lesson: Oral Histories - A How-To (2 Clips)

Clip: Interview with Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor (23:47)