What we learned from Cinco de Mayo

May, 6 was a slow morning for many, as people all over the United States attempted to recover from the festivities of the day before. But not just Mexican-Americans celebrate Cinco De Mayo in the U.S., Hispanics, African Americans, and White Americans all appreciate the traditions from our Southern neighbor. But where do these traditions come from? Most don’t even know what they’re celebrating, mistaking the event for “Mexican Independence Day.”

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