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

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

Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the U.S., but historically, the holiday celebrates Mexico's triumph over France.

Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos and tequila flowing. In the U.S., the date is ...

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day Despite widespread belief, this festive date ...

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

Cinco de Mayo has become a heavily commercialized celebration, losing its real meaning along the way. No, it's not Mexican ...

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, 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 ...