Latino activists and scholars say that disconnect in the U.S. is bolstered by the hazy history of Cinco de Mayo, and marketing ... "I try to make sure that the kids understand what it's about ...

Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for the fifth of May ... troops faced 2,000 Mexican soldiers at daybreak, according to History.com. Despite the overwhelming odds, by that night Mexico had claimed ...

Cinco de Mayo honors the 1862 Battle of Puebla ... We hope by sharing some cultural history we are able to empower our community and educate our peers about our cultural diversity.

But what exactly does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Brush up on its rich history and modern traditions below. Cinco de Mayo is sometimes confused with “Día de la Independencia,” or Mexico’s ...

Though for some Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to party, the holiday has a significant history (and no, it's not Mexico's Independence Day). Here's what to know about the holiday. Celebrated annually ...

Mota Casper encourages people to learn about that day in history ... Cinco de Mayo in his household because he’s proud of his Mexican ancestry. “I try to make sure that the kids understand ...

But what exactly does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? Brush up on its rich history and modern traditions below. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Cinco de Mayo is sometimes ...