Ballet Folklorico Costa de Oro and the De Rompe y Raja, dance ensembles perform historical Mexican and Peruvian dances during the Raiders halftime in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Photos by M.S. McDaniel
By Felicia
There is no doubt that the Oakland Raiders fan base covers all sociological and economical backgrounds as well as every ethnic background.
This past Sunday was no different as the Silver and Black honored Hispanic heritage with pre-game festivities as well as a beautiful and elaborate half-time performance featuring traditional Mexican and Peruvian dances.
“We are pleased and proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month for the eighth consecutive year,” said Raiders Chief Executive, Amy Trask. “Our Hispanic Heritage Game is one manner in which we share with our global fan base our commitment to, and leadership in, multicultural initiatives.”
September is Hispanic Heritage Month. Raider fans attending Sunday's game were immediatelly embraced by the rich heritage from the time they entered the stadium with the sounds of Mariachi bands, and a beautiful rendition of the national anthem performed by the Alum Rock School Hispanic Youth Chorus.
Longtime supporters of Hispanic heritage, the Raiders were one of the first teams in the NFL to launch an English version of their team website in Spanish.
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