Hispanic-Latine Heritage Month
Hispanic-Latine 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.
2025-2026 Hispanic-Latine Heritage Month Events
Sept. 8th from 6:30-8:30pm: Gente Latina Unida (GLU) is hosting Chisme Night! Location: IME Suite- Come be in community and share chisme (& good food) with our community! We strongly encourage students who identify as part of the Latine community to participate! RSVP here.
Sept. 15 from 5:30-10pm: Gente Latina Unida (GLU)’s off-campus adventure to El Grito PDX. El Grito takes place at the Moda Center. Together, we will take the Tri-Met and will be able to enjoy food, vendors, and live music. RSVP here to learn more.
Oct. 4th from 9am-7pm : Volunteer for the El Tigre Fest- Volunteers will be able to celebrate the Latine & Hispanic culture at our IME table booth while engaging with community members in arts & crafts. Various shifts available. See the interest link here.
Oct. 5th from 2-4pm: Colloquium: Time and Time Travel in the Hispanic Literature- An off-campus event featuring Assistant Professor Hugo Moreno from the Hispanic Studies department. Professor Moreno will be discussing his book Donde se acaba el Norte: una novela as well as other noteable authors: Ariadna Garcia-Bryce (Reed College) on Experiencing Time in the Early Modern Hispanic World, Djelal Kadir (The Edwin Sparks Professor of Comparative Literature, Emeritus, Pennsylvania State University) and David Garrett (Richard F. Scholz Professor of History and Humanities, Reed College). Location: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205. If you need support getting to this event, please email multicultural@lclark.edu.
Oct. 8th from 6-7:30pm: Student-Athletes of Color Association (SACA) presents: Loteria Night. Come and join us for a fun game and building community through shared experiences. All are welcome.
Oct. 19th from 4-7pm: IME Community Cook-out Dinner- We’re cooking our favorite Hispanic x Latine recipes while playing games and being in community. RSVP required to attend! Location: Holmes Residence Hall
September 8 - October 19, 2025
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-Latine 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!