Today marks the 178th anniversary of our Nation’s triumph in the Mexican-American War—a legendary victory that secured the American Southwest, reasserted ...

As a first-generation Mexican American, my experience growing up was different than most. I was a kid navigating two languages and two worlds — one with my family, and one at school. My identity was ...

Celebrations started Saturday night in downtown Chicago and continue Sunday with parades in advance of Mexican Independence Day, Sept. 16, 2025. This year’s celebrations come in the midst of increased ...

An undated photo of Fiestas Patrias, a celebration of Mexican Independence at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Celebrations around San Diego County will mark Mexico's 215th Independence Day ...

S1: Welcome in San Diego. It's Jade Hindman on today's show Reflections on Mexican Independence Day and what it means in 2025. This is KPBS Midday Edition. Connecting our communities through ...