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POLL: Why Do You Celebrate Cinco De Mayo?

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Posted on May 5, 2017 · Are you getting ready to party today?

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Mexican-Americans Torn About Cinco De Mayo In Trump Era

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Posted on May 5, 2017 · In the age of Trumpism many Mexican Americans feel torn about the national celebration of Cinco de Mayo

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Video: Mariachi Luna Llena Celebrates Cinco De Mayo!

HPM Arts & Culture

Posted on May 5, 2016 · A walking concert on Houston's METRORail with Mariachi Luna Llena. ¡Olé!

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The Real Story of Cinco de Mayo

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 5, 2014 · Sonia Rivera of Talento Bilingue de Houston explains the real history behind — and some misconceptions about — Cinco de Mayo.

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What’s the Significance Behind Cinco de Mayo?

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Posted on May 3, 2013 · Sonia Rivera from Talento Bilingue de Houston explains what Cinco de Mayo really means.

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