National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 – October 15 annually. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Latinx/Hispanic champions who have inspired others to achieve success.
Did you know that National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 because it coincides with the national independence days for many Latin American countries, including Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Mexico’s national independence day follows on the 16th, while Chile’s occurs on the 18th, and Belize’s is on the 21st.
Anyone can celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and show their appreciation for Hispanic and Latino Americans by reading books by authors of Hispanic or Latino origin, watching movies about Hispanic and Latino culture, and going to local events that celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and Latino people have made to U.S. society. Check out THIS LINK to find out more about the history of Hispanic Heritage Month!
ON-CAMPUS EVENTS:
| Event | Date/Time | Location |
| Hispanic Heritage Month: Influential Figures Gallery | September 15th – October 15th | Morss Gallery (Outside Kraft Center for Student Success) |
| Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | October 9th, 11am – 1pm | Lobby |
READ:
- The House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros (Mexico)
- App Kid, by Michael Sayman (Peru, Bolivia)
- Undocumented, by Dan-el Padilla Peralta (Dominican Republic)
WATCH:
- Selena (1997), biopic starring Jennifer Lopez of the life and death of Tejano music star, Selena.
- Coco (2017), Pixar film that uncovers the powerful meaning behind Mexican traditions, while celebrating unbreakable family ties and inspiring legacies. Available on Disney+
- On My Block (2018-2021, 3 seasons), coming-of-age comedy on Netflix about four street-savvy friends who are trying to navigate their lives through the epic highs and lows of starting out high school in the rough inner city, all while sticking behind each other’s backs
LISTEN:
- “La Vida es un Carnaval” by Celia Cruz (Cuba)
- “La Guagua” by Juan Luis Guerra (Dominican Republic)
- “La Bicicleta” by Shakira and Carlos Vives (Colombia)
