Cinco de Mayo was celebrated on Monday, May 5 — and through the preceding weekend — around Southern California, commemorating the historic victory in 1862 by a Mexican militia of 4,500 men who fought ...

Dr. Amelia Montes of the University of Minnesota's Department of Chicano & Latino Studies joins "The Afternoon Shift" to dispel some myths about the Mexican holiday. Trump quietly appoints 4 members ...

Victoria Jasso, 2, swings at a pinata during a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the Yorktown Spanish School in Dallas on Monday. The Associated Press Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the ...

People across the Bay Area celebrated Cinco de Mayo on Monday. For many, the day is about more than just a party. It's a chance to celebrate Mexican culture and history. Cinco De Mayo commemorates the ...

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AUSTIN, Texas — Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they're not always the most authentic. The day ...

Cinco de Mayo, which kicks off the week on Monday, May 5, is a great day to celebrate Mexican heritage. But before you order a Modelo, margarita or chips and queso, perhaps take a moment to consider ...

Many restaurants and businesses are offering Cinco de Mayo deals, including Chipotle, Taco Bell, and Chuy's. There are May 5 deals planned throughout Ohio, with restaurants in Akron, Columbus, and ...

Before Cinco de Mayo became associated with tacos and margaritas, the day served as a reminder of Mexico's triumph over the French. Celebrated annually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When people hear Cinco de Mayo, they picture margaritas, mariachi bands, and Instagram captions with fake accents. But for me, a Black gay man, descended ...

Celebrations often involve parades, music, traditional clothing, and festive floats. Some historians urge for celebrations to move beyond simply partying and acknowledge the historical significance.