OCOEE, Fla. – Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States. According to the 2020 Census, Hispanic and Latino residents represent 22 percent of the city’s population. The city is proud to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of the Hispanic community. 

A Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation was presented at the Ocoee City Commission meeting on September 19. Motorists traveling on Clarke Road will see “Ocoee Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month” pole banners along the street.

The city’s government station, Ocoee TV, is airing a series titled “Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy that Shaped a Nation.” “Latino Americans” is a landmark six-hour documentary featuring interviews with nearly 100 Latinos and more than 500 years of history. The series is the first major television documentary to chronicle the rich and varied history and experience of Latinos. For the past 500-plus years, Latinos have helped shape what is today the United States and have become, with 63 million people, the largest minority group in America. 

Viewers can watch the seven, one-hour episodes streamed on Ocoee TV and on Spectrum Channel 493 through the end of October.  All episodes start at 3 p.m. on the following days: “The New Latinos” on Mondays; “Prejudice and Pride” on Tuesdays; “Peril and Promise” on Wednesdays; “Famous Hispanic Americans” on Thursdays; “Foreigner’s in Their Own Land” on Fridays; “Empire of Dreams” on Saturdays and “War and Peace” on Sundays.

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About the City of Ocoee – Ideally situated at the heart of all of Central Florida’s major highways and expressways, Ocoee is home to a vibrant residential and business community making it an ideal place to live, raise a family and grow a business.  With a population of nearly 50,000, Ocoee is the third largest city in Orange County known for its exceptional quality of life, boat launches, fishing docks, nature trails, picnic areas, sports facilities and playgrounds. For more information, visit www.ocoee.org.