Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) is a nationally recognized month in which it celebrates the cultures and the contributions of Latinx/Chicanx/Hispanics Americans to the United States. September 15th was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15, 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile, and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21 respectively.
2024-2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Events
Sept. 12 from 6-8pm: GLU Chisme Night: Ime Suite- Come be in community and Share Chisme (& good food) with fellow Latine students! This event is aimed at the Latine Student Population
Sept. 16 from 4-8pm: GLU El Grito PDX - Meet outside the bon: GLU to take students off Campus off-campus to Moda Center
Sept. 29 from 4-6pm: GLU Picnic Day at Frank Manor Patio - Join us for soccer, music, & games. Snacks are available for purchase. Proceeds will go to GLU.
Oct 1-15: IME Art Display at the Watzek Library- Enjoy artwork by our Hispanic/Latine students!
Oct. 6th from 4-7pm: IME Community Cook-out Dinner at Holmes Residnce Hall Kitchen & Lounge- We’re cooking our favorite Hispanic recipes while playing games and being in community. rsvp required to attend!
Oct 9 from 7:30-10pm: GLU Noche de Baile (Cumbia + Reggaeton): Stamm Hall (Fowler)- Come enjoy good music & light refreshments at a Noche de Baile! All are welcome!
September 15 - October 15, 2024
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More information and RSVP forms, visit our LinkTree!
IME’s LinkTree
Learn about our Gente Latina Unida (GLU) student affinity group!
Resources on Hispanic Culture:
Hispanic Heritage Month Booklist - recommended by the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee and campus partners!
The differences between Hispanic, Latino, Latine, and Latinx?
- Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationally recognized month. L&C honors Hispanic Heritage Month while wanting to recognize that “Hispanic” may not be inclusive of all members of the community. To learn more about Hispanic, Chicano/a, Latino/a, Latinx, Latine communities, please check out a recent IME Wokeshop.
- Check out this video.
Events around Portland
- Vitalidad Movement Arts Center (IG: @vmacpdx) bachata/salsa workshops → $25 in advance, $30 day of workshop
- The Viscount Dance Studio (IG: danceviscount) chachacha/salsa –. $30 or $40 workshops
- Uptown Dance Studio Tigard All-level classes, 3wk series → $50
- Queer Latinx Dance Nights
- Aztec Willies Taqueria Salsa
There are many wonderful films that capture and celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture. Here is a list of ones we highly recommend:
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Selena
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Walkout
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Under the Same Moon (La Misma Luna)
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Instructions Not Included
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Blood In and Blood Out
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El Norte
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Mi Familia
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La Bestia
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Stand and Deliver
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Sin Nombre
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La Bamba
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American Me
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Real Women Have Curves
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McFarland, USA
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The 33
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Machuca
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Voces Inocentes
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Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate)
Want to get involved with the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee for 2023-22?! Email IME at multicultural@lclark.edu to get involved! But don’t wait until next year to get involved, contact us if you have ideas!