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This Hispanic Heritage Month we celebrate the accomplishments, the people, and the culture that make up the diverse and rich Latinx community. Join us as we honor moments of resiliency, accomplishment, and forward momentum by hearing from members of Mr. Cooper’s Hispanic Organization of Leadership & Achievement (HOLA) group.
HOLA’s mission is to grow and develop leadership skills while inspiring its members to succeed individually and as a group, both professionally and personally. Here’s what some of our Coopers had to share about their Hispanic heritage, identity, and diversity.
John P., Home Solutions Sr. Associate
What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you?
After all our contributions to the U.S., it is important for us to be recognized. It’s nice to highlight those things during this specific period, but also throughout the year as well. It is a good time for people to learn about our culture—educating yourself and taking the time to understand a different perspective.
What are you most proud of about your heritage?
Being bilingual and having a rich heritage makes me feel proud. It’s something I’m able to tap into that helps me connect with people. The fact that I can do that is a blessing.
Rosario J., Sr. Social Media Analyst
How do you instill a sense of pride in your children about their heritage?
Raising bilingual children is hard, especially if your spouse has a different heritage! When my son was born, I spoke to him in Spanish until he started going to daycare, when he asked me to stop. Luckily, we spent two months in Argentina when he was three and one day he told me, “Spanish is more beautiful than English.” I’m glad he got to visit Argentina several times throughout his childhood and how he embraces the Hispanic culture and speaks Spanish fluently!
What do you wish people knew about the Hispanic community?
There is so much diversity within our culture. I didn’t get to see the fullness or the range of Latin American culture until I got to college, when I got the chance to meet people from Puerto Rico, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Cuba, and Venezuela. I loved getting exposure to different words, foods, and customs.
What are you most proud of about your heritage?
I think when I was younger, I had a limited view of our culture, but I’ve gotten more exposure to what it really is as I’ve gotten older. I am proud to be part of such a strong group of people and I can say that even though we’re all quite different, we share many strengths. Despite some of the common struggles we have encountered throughout our history, we are joyful and resilient.
Angel R., Manager Mediation & Litigation Hearings
How do you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?
As a family, we do things that celebrate our culture during this time—such as attending events where there is food tasting, face painting, and dance competitions. I want to expose my daughter to that because there are a lot of cultures that tend to also be part of her life. I want her to be able to identify with her heritage while being okay with all the other heritages she’s seeing around her.
What do you wish people knew about the Hispanic community?
The Hispanic heritage and culture are so diverse. There are individuals that are from various parts of Latin America that identify as Hispanic. What they do and how they speak is 100% different from what other people do in other parts of Latin America. The thing that ties us together is the Spanish language and even that is diverse in itself. It shows the immense diversity in the Hispanic culture.
Seraphina R., Vendor Associate
What are you most proud of about your heritage?
I’m so grateful to be first-generation and I’m grateful to have the experience of my heritage along with the American life blended together.
What do you wish people knew about the Hispanic community?
It’s a culture that I think everyone should get to know more about. Be curious, ask questions, and be open to different perspectives. I think living life to the fullest is when you experience someone else’s traditions, heritage, or religion, or anything they could bring to the table that’s different than you are.
