Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to every Hispanic except the illegal immigrants trying to support their families and give them a brighter future. 

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to every Hispanic except the asylum seekers who find no relief in their time of suffering.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to every Hispanic except the millions of immigrants who “only bring crime” to a country supposedly dedicated to democracy.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to every Hispanic except the young girls who are overly sexualized and reduced to stereotypes.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to every Hispanic except the Venezuelans, Bolivians, and so many others who live in extreme poverty and can barely feed themselves or their families.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to every Hispanic except the many victims of increasing gang violence all around Latin America.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to every Hispanic except the children of illegal immigrants who live in fear of their parents being deported.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to every Hispanic except the many who are forced to assimilate and grow disconnected from their culture.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to every Hispanic except the ones who are neither Hispanic nor American enough. 

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to every Hispanic except the millions who are discriminated against due to the actions of a vast minority.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month.