Whether or not you plan on drinking margaritas today, (no judgement) let’s uncover the the true history of Cinco De Mayo. So we’re not one of the people getting sippin and eating today with no context, thinking today is Mexican Independence Day!

In this episode, we discuss:

What happened on this day in history
One of the most common misconceptions about this day
If and how they celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Mexico
How and why Cinco De Mayo became such a big deal in America

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Research and scripted by host Latoya Coleman (@ToyaFromHarlem).
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Guac & Margaritas: History of Cinco De Mayo & Why We Celebrate It