When people hear Cinco de Mayo, they picture margaritas and mariachi bands. But for me, a Black gay man, descended from ...

Pamela Cruz, Mexican Press Agency} As every May 5th since 1862, the people of Mexico commemorate the victory over France in ...

The celebration of Cinco de Mayo began as a form of resistance to the effects of the Mexican-American War, which occurred in ...

Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla ...

Cinco de Mayo, observed on May 5, is often confused with Mexican Independence Day, which actually falls on September 16.

Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. It celebrates Mexican pride and culture.

Margaritas, chips and queso, and mariachi music are wonderful—but they’re not required for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The ...

Monday is Cinco De Mayo, a holiday rooted in Mexican history that has been adopted by millions of Americans. The holiday is ...

Cinco de Mayo festivities were taking place across the U.S. on Monday, but some cities canceled their parades due to ...

Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is also more formally known as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. It’s a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in ...

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the 5th of May, has become associated with tacos and margaritas, but the holiday is about ...