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Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight - Kimberly and Leslie

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Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight - Kimberly and Leslie

Sep 14, 2023

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting members of the Hibbett | City Gear family who represent the Hispanic community and voices in our stores. Meet Hibbett team members Kimberly and Leslie!

Hispanic Heritage Month Featured Employee Kimberly Harrison

Meet Leslie

Tell us about yourself!
Name: Leslie Harrison
Current Position: City Gear District Store Manager
Years with Hibbett | City Gear: 1 year
Connection to the Hispanic community:I am half Hispanic due to my father's side of the family and I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas.

How do you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

Leslie:Gathering with family and the community! I check out different events that are being held from September 15 - October 15 in the area I'm currently in.

And usually with family, we get together on a weekend during the month and have a cook-out/cook authentic dishes and enjoy each other's company.

What aspects of your heritage do you feel you honor in your every day life?

Leslie:Overall showing my pride in being Hispanic! Sharing my culture with those that are not familiar and having that constant reminder of where I started to where I am now.

Why do you think it is important to amplify Hispanic community member voices during Hispanic Heritage Month?

Leslie:I think it is important because a lot of people do not understand what the reasoning behind Hispanic Heritage Month is. Being educated behind it creates more of a "togetherness" for all cultures and allows for recognition on the Hispanic communities' achievements and contributions.

Hispanic Heritage Month Featured Employee Kimberly Mendez

Meet Kimberly

Tell us about yourself!
Name: Kimberly Mendez
Current Position: City Gear Sales Associate
Years with Hibbett | City Gear: 11 months
Connection to the Hispanic community: I was raised in Mexico. ❤

How do you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

Kimberly: Each year on September 15 we celebrate the histories,cultures and food of our lovely Mexico. Just to always remember where we come from.

What aspects of your heritage do you feel you honor in your every day life?

Kimberly:I honor our culture by keeping family and traditions alive. ❤

Why do you think it is important to amplify Hispanic community member voices during Hispanic Heritage Month?

Kimberly:It teaches people the differences between the way of life in the US and their country of origin.

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