Cinco de Mayo is the holiday that commemorates the date the Mexican army defeated France at the Battle of Pueblo during the Franco-Mexican War.
It is a
popular misconception that Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
Instead, it honors a single battle during the Franco-Mexican War. Cinco de
Mayo, or May 5th, is the holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s
victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Cinco de
Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage.
CharityWatch invites donors to check out our Top-Rated
Hispanic & Latin American charity list and know that you are
giving wisely.
Top-Rated
Hispanic & Latin American charities include:
Hispanic
Federation works to empower and advance the Hispanic community.
Hispanic
Scholarship Fund works through scholarships and student/family
services, and aims to provide students all the tools they need to get a college
degree and succeed in life.
LatinoJustice
PRLDEF works to protect the civil & human rights of all Latinos in
the U.S. They work to create a more just society by using & challenging the
rule of law to secure transformative, equitable & accessible justice by
empowering the community and by fostering leadership through advocacy &
education.
NOTE: Though Cinco De Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage, for purposes
of featuring charities in this post CharityWatch has included LatinoJustice
Puerto Rican Legal Defense & Educational Fund, as part of PRLDEF's mission
is to protect the civil and human rights of all Latinos in the U.S.
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