Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo2006 Celebration: 

Cinco de Mayo 2006 Celebration Youngstown State University May 5, 2006 Kilcawley Center – Ohio Room

The Cinco de Mayo YSU Student Planning Committee 2006: 

The Cinco de Mayo YSU Student Planning Committee 2006

And the Band played on…: 

And the Band played on…

The Youngstown provided dancers for the occasion under the leadership of Ms. Anita Gomez.: 

The Youngstown provided dancers for the occasion under the leadership of Ms. Anita Gomez.

Cinco de Mayo 2006: 

Cinco de Mayo 2006 Cinco de Mayo which marks the historic triumph of the Mexican people over the French Army in the battle of Puebla in 1862."…We celebrate the enormous contributions of Latinos to our country, especially the achievements of Mexican Americans,"

Cinco de Mayo 2006: 

Cinco de Mayo 2006 " Cinco de Mayo also reminds us that all peoples -- regardless of their race, ethnicity or national origin -- have the inalienable right to freedom, liberty and self-determination and that all cultures are worthy of respect."

About the Latino Population: 

About the Latino Population Latinos are the fastest-growing minority group in the United States. Current numbers place the Latino population at 13% of the United State Population. Hispanic people are the largest non-white portion of our population.

Contributions to Business: 

Contributions to Business Hispanic representatives are leading a record number of small businesses -- 1.2 million -- with annual revenues of more than $200 billion. The fastest- growing small business sector is Latina-owned firms.

Latino Political Strength: 

Latino Political Strength Commensurate with their growing numbers Latinos are taking advantage of their political opportunities. Today, there are 30 Latino members of the United States Congress, many of them Mexican-Americans. Likewise, political representation is growing at all levels of government. President Bush has also appointed the first Latino Attorney General.

Luc Labra gives it a spin for Cinco de Mayo 2006: 

Luc Labra gives it a spin for Cinco de Mayo 2006

Angela Gomez and her daughters dance during the celebration.: 

Angela Gomez and her daughters dance during the celebration.

The Gomez family is from Mexico and their father Angel Gomez is President of the Mexican Club in Youngstown.: 

The Gomez family is from Mexico and their father Angel Gomez is President of the Mexican Club in Youngstown.

Special Thanks to Student ProgramsDr. Cynthia E. Anderson thanks the audience and declares the program a grand success. Mr. Blake thanks the Diversity Management Students who programmed the entire event.: 

Special Thanks to Student Programs Dr. Cynthia E. Anderson thanks the audience and declares the program a grand success. Mr. Blake thanks the Diversity Management Students who programmed the entire event.

Mariachi Dancers Celebrate: 

Mariachi Dancers Celebrate

Mr. Blake posses with Tim and Ty-Juan after the breakfast.: 

Mr. Blake posses with Tim and Ty-Juan after the breakfast.