There’s Room at the Table for Everyone This Cinco de Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day? This is a popular misconception, but the holiday actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862, where the Mexican army defeated the French during the Franco-Mexican War. In fact, Mexican independence was declared more than 50 years before the Battle of Puebla.

In the US, Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated as a day to embrace Mexican culture and heritage with parades, parties, music, dance, and of course, delicious food like tacos and mole poblano. If you are interested in trying some authentic Cinco de Mayo dishes, check out this article from Smithsonian Magazine.

At SCI we believe there’s room at the table for everyone, and all the holidays they choose to celebrate. So let’s come together and honor the diversity that makes our world so beautiful. Cheers to inclusivity, love, and tacos!