UAlbany Professor Views Hispanic Heritage Month as "Small Token" of Appreciation

Dr. Jose Cruz is a political science professor at the University at Albany. He’s an expert in Hispanic culture and its influences on American politics.

To him, Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of that.

“It’s a small token, I think, of appreciation and recognition of Hispanics, Latinos, their history, and contributions that they have made to American politics, society, and economy,” says Cruz.

Cruz has written several books about how Puerto Ricans have impacted all levels of American politics. Looking to the November election, Cruz expects Puerto Ricans to play a major role in states like Florida.