SUPER-DEE-DUPER! We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15! This month will showcase various initiatives across Fandom to celebrate and spotlight the contributions of the many Hispanic Americans. For more fun outside this wiki, be sure to check out this blog post on Community Central that highlights various initiatives in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Fandom.
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual, period that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of Hispanic Americans to events in history and history that's currently in the making. The efforts to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week. The observance was eventually extended to a month in 1989.
History
Barney
1990s
Barney in Mexico.
In September 1996, Tycoon Enterprises began distributing Spanish versions of Barney videos in Mexico.
In April 1997, a panel of journalists voted Barney & Friends the #1 children's program in Mexico.
In 1998, Barney Magazine won the CANIEM award for "Best Children's Magazine" from National Editorial Chamber in Mexico.
For the first time in 1999, a Spanish-language version of the singing "I Love You" Plush was available internationally called "Te quiero" Barney.[1]
2000s
In 2007, Barney received a star on Paseo de las Luminarias, the Mexican equivalent of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Released on April 21, 2015, there was an app called Learn Spanish with Barney that was available for a short while.
Gallery
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Barney Wiki, we wanted to highlight many of the Super-Dee-Duper and stupendous people that have made the Barney franchise what it is, as well as recommend some Barney & Friends episodes, music and more below!
Creator of Barney, Sheryl Leach, holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education, with a specialty in Spanish, from Southern Methodist University.[2]
Involvement
Barney dancing in Mexico.
Fandom
Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, the official theme for this year is Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation, with a focus to represent and welcome all voices and build stronger communities. Keep an eye out for all the news on Community Central.
Comment Section
While there are many Hispanics who have impacted the Barney franchise who aren't on this post, we would love to know who your favorite are in the Barney franchise!
We would love to know how some Hispanic Americans involved in the Barney franchise have impacted you or share your favorite Hispanic themed episode, video, etc.
Outside of Fandom
You can also be involved in the month long celebration by posting a picture or video of Hispanic Americans on social media.
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