Current Events (9/14 – 9/20)
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) celebrates the histories, cultures, and achievements of Hispanic Americans in the United States. This month-long celebration begins with the recognition of five countries in Central America gaining independence from Spain such as Honduras and El Salvador. In addition, Mexico and Chile commemorate their independence on Sept. 16 and 18. All month long, let’s make sure to appreciate and recognize leaders, change-makers, and the history of Latino and Hispanic Americans locally and nationally.
Information by Kenia Gonzalez-Chavez
Former President Donald Trump encounters his second assassination attempt
As investigation into the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, which occurred on Sept. 15 at Trump International Golf Course located in Florida, new information is emerging. The latest details we know is the arrest of a suspect identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, a 58-year-old-man who is pro-Ukraine and has shown his support for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris continuously. Routh is in custody and is charged with the possession of a firearm while a convicted felon and the possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. During this incident, Trump was unharmed and had tweeted “THE JOB DONE WAS ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING.”
Information by Kenia Gonzalez-Chavez
Georgia officials request more school safety money after Apalachee High School shooting
After recents event in Apalachee High School, Georgia’s state-wide school superintendent, Richard Woods, says he wants the state to spend more money to ensure schools can have security officers and wearable panic alert buttons. In addition, Woods also said he wants to expand a mental health program for students and districts to better share details about threats. According to ABC News, Georgia Governor Brain Kemp said he will review any proposals.
Information by Kenia Gonzalez-Chavez
