Hispanic and Latino parents should tell their children about these unsung heroes who changed the world, bein time for the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year. This is an annual celebration in the U.S. held every year to recognize the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in the country.

It is very interesting to know the reason behind the date of the celebration. There are questions like why the Hispanic Heritage Month starts from September 15 and not during the first day of the month.

It is because, Sep.15 to Oct. 15 coincides with the independence day celebration of some Latin American countries and these are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Chile, and Belize.

Moreover, Hispanic and Latino children must know these unsung Hispanic heroes who made positive changes in the United States. Here are some of them:

1. Octaviano Larrazolo - 1st Elected Hispanic U.S. Senator

Juan Felipe Herrera came from migrant workers who traveled throughout California and oftentimes they lived in the tent.

When they eventually settled in San Diego, Herrera graduated from High School and received a scholarship to UCLA.

He earned his master's degree from Stanford and an MFA from the renowned Iowa Writer's Workshop. In 2015, Herrera was named poet laureate, one of literature's most distinctive honors and was the first Chicano to receive the award.