What are some ways to connect Cinco de Mayo to contemporary issues facing the Mexican-American community?

May 5, 2016 ... Cinco de Mayo is also celebrated in a few big cities in Canada, Australia, and Japan, but not so much in Germany. Instead, the 5th of May this ... May 5, 2017 ... And there is the fact that it has turned into an American holiday that celebrates Mexican culture, largely through food. So, hey – we're on! We will be celebrating “Cinco de Mayo” (a day early) with our Sunday brunch train departing from Hyannis, MA on May 4th!! EAT, DRINK, AND FIESTA while ... May 3, 2019 ... Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo doesn't mark Mexican Independence, which is celebrated on Sept. 16. Instead, it's meant to commemorate the Battle of ... Apr 30, 2024 ... One of them said, “Well, it doesn't really matter, as long as I get to eat tacos and drink tequila.” The truth is that it does matter. It ... Apr 18, 2019 ... Consider that Cinco de Mayo, which means the “5th of May,” is primarily celebrated in the U.S. and commemorates Mexican forces defeating French ... May 3, 2022 ... Many Latinos know that Cinco de Mayo is about the 1862 Battle and that it's not celebrated in Mexico, but it's widely believed to have been ... May 5, 2015 ... Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with two taco and craft beer pairings complete with recipes for Tacos de Chorizo con Papas and Baja-style Fish ... May 4, 2021 ... We decided to celebrate Cinco de Mayo today, on May 4th. We ordered take-out from a wonderful local Mexican restaurant, Buena Vista. And just like we hoped, ... They mainly celebrate it in the state of Puebla. In Mexico, they honor Independence Day on September 16, which is the nation's most important national holiday.