Feliz Cinco de Mayo from Coker Field Hockey! Today we celebrate culture, community, and courage—on and off the field. ¡Vamos Cobras! Cinco de Mayo marks the Mexican army’s unexpected victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Gaining significance in the United States during the 1960s Chicano civil rights movement as a celebration of Mexican-American identity and pride, its broader recognition was encouraged even earlier by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Good Neighbor Policy in 1933, which promoted cultural appreciation and stronger ties with Latin America. Today this holiday has become an important celebration in the United States—honoring Mexican-American culture, heritage, and the enduring fight against oppression. It’s a reminder of the strength found in unity and resilience. #CincoDeMayo #CokerFieldHockey #VamosCobras #TeamSpirit #CokerPride #CelebrateCulture #FieldHockeyFamily #D2FieldHockey #GoCobras #MexicanHeritage #UnityInDiversity