Partners Celebrates Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30-day period.

Read below for some great ways to celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage:

Learn

We’re excited to enhance our celebration by offering a unique learning opportunity for our Members. Throughout the month, Partners will be hosting a series of Spanish Workshops and Webinars designed to boost financial literacy within the Hispanic/Latinx community. These sessions will cover a range of topics, from budgeting and saving to investing and financial planning, all presented in Spanish to ensure accessibility and inclusivity.

Read

Florida's Orange County and California's Los Angeles County libraries offer a curated reading list on their websites. Categories include thriller-fiction, essays, biographies and memoirs, poetry, youth fictional short stories, novels, and more, all about Hispanic/Latinx people by Hispanic/Latinx people.

Art & Culture

In Orange County, Florida, they are Calling All Artists for the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit. The exhibit celebrates the vibrant diversity of Hispanic culture through the medium of visual art. By highlighting local talent, it fosters cultural appreciation and understanding, while offering artists a valuable platform for exposure and recognition.

The Smithsonian Institution is in the planning process for a National Museum of the American Latino! While the facility will be in Washington D.C., the Museum’s online presence is already established and can provide you an immediate virtual experience.

Cook/Eat

The Public Broadcasting System offers tasty recipes to try during Hispanic Heritage Month. The recipes come from PBS favorite kids shows like Alma’s Way and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition offers a full range of recipes using typical Hispanic ingredients and techniques that are healthy and nutritious as well as tasty. From soups and salads, to casseroles, tacos, enchiladas, and more; you can try your hand at making one of America’s most popular cuisines this month.

Your local libraries offer cookbooks and books about food and cuisine as well.

Watch

Stay tuned to your Disney streaming service(s) for a full slate of Hispanic and Latinx representation!

With shows like The Owl House and its lead character, Dominican American teenager Luz, to older live-action favorites like Wizards of Waverly Place and Selena Gomez in the starring role of Alex Russo, Disney’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is evident. Additionally, box office hit movies like Coco and Encanto are fun for the whole family; why not plan a popcorn-and-watch party with friends and family?

If a full feature-length film is more than you’re ready for now, take a look at PBS’s Films Celebrating Latino Heritage. This is a small collection of short films (3.5 to 10 minutes long) by and about Latinos.

Listen

National Public Radio celebrates the month and our Hispanic community with stories, podcasts, and music-focused features. Visit their Hispanic Heritage Month hub to learn more.

StoryCorps has helped people across the country engage in meaningful conversations about their lives. These recordings are preserved in the U.S. Library of Congress and in StoryCorps’ online archive, which has become the largest collection of human voices ever gathered. This Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month, you can join StoryCorps in celebrating Latinx voices as they share their stories. You can also participate by recording and uploading your own conversations about Hispanic heritage.

Resources

National Hispanic Heritage Month (Library of Congress)

Hispanic Heritage Month (National Archives)

Top 8 Reasons Why and How We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Smithsonian Learning Lab)

Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Pew Research Center)

Hispanic Heritage Month (National Park Service)