Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Since being established by The White House in 1987, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) has identified, inspired, prepared, and positioned Latino leaders in the classroom, community, and workforce to meet America's priorities. HHF is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization focused on "a Latino helping hundreds more" through year-round programs including: Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, Latinos on Fast Track (LOFT), Hispanic Heritage Awards (HHAs), Multi-Media Public Awareness Campaign.www.hispanicheritage.org
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Sep 9, 2026
Nina MoiniHOST
During tomorrow's ceremony at Orchestra Hall, the people of Minnesota will receive a humanitarian award.
Nina MoiniHOST
Joining me now in studio is Hispanic Heritage Foundation President and CEO Jose Antonio Tijerno.
Nina MoiniHOST
Thank you very much for your time this afternoon, Antonio.
Jose Antonio TijernoGUEST
It is such a pleasure to be here, a complete privilege, and I can't wait to bring the Hispanic Heritage Awards to Minnesota.
6 MINS LATER
Nina MoiniHOST
Uh, the list of people who've been honored before, amazing icons, Rita Moreno, Antonio Banderas, musicians like Bad Bunny.
Nina MoiniHOST
Um, it's, it's interesting to see all these different categories because, uh, to your point, uh, people from various parts of life and various industries can sometimes shine a light in different ways on what is happening.
Nina MoiniHOST
So the, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation also gives out scholarships, as we know, through the National Youth Awards each year.
Nina MoiniHOST
Uh, so you're continuing to kind of build this network it seems like.
Nina MoiniHOST
During tomorrow's ceremony at Orchestra Hall, the people of Minnesota will receive a humanitarian award.
Nina MoiniHOST
Joining me now in studio is Hispanic Heritage Foundation President and CEO Jose Antonio Tijerno.
Nina MoiniHOST
Thank you very much for your time this afternoon, Antonio.
Jose Antonio TijernoGUEST
It is such a pleasure to be here, a complete privilege, and I can't wait to bring the Hispanic Heritage Awards to Minnesota.
6 MINS LATER
Nina MoiniHOST
Uh, the list of people who've been honored before, amazing icons, Rita Moreno, Antonio Banderas, musicians like Bad Bunny.
Nina MoiniHOST
Um, it's, it's interesting to see all these different categories because, uh, to your point, uh, people from various parts of life and various industries can sometimes shine a light in different ways on what is happening.
Nina MoiniHOST
So the, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation also gives out scholarships, as we know, through the National Youth Awards each year.
Nina MoiniHOST
Uh, so you're continuing to kind of build this network it seems like.