Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

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Andrea Macias-Murriette - Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month
Annabelle Acosta - Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month
Mary Beltran - Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month
Zair Torrez Casanova - Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month

Events

Docuseries Screening: Latino Americans

Docuseries Screening: Latino Americans

Monday, September 16, 2024
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Intercultural Center
Cost: Free
Light refreshments will be provided. 

Latinos in America is the first major televised documentary series to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and who have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S.

Episode 5, Pride and Prejudice, details the creation of the proud “Chicano” identity, as labor leaders organized farm workers in California, and as activists pushed for better education opportunities for Latinos, the inclusion of Latino studies, and empowerment in the political process.

 

Dinner, Docs, and Dialogue

Dinner, Docs, and Dialogue

Thursday, September 26, 2024
5 - 7 p.m.
In-person at PVCC’s Library Classroom
Cost: Free

Join PVCC’s DEI for an inspiring evening as we honor Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month with a special screening of Dolores. Directed by Peter Bratt, this powerful film paints an intimate portrait of Dolores Huerta, an activist icon who led the charge for racial and labor justice.

Following the screening, we’ll engage in a meaningful discussion, delving into the life of this passionate champion for the oppressed and the sacrifices she made for social change.

  • Children's activities will be available in the library's "Little Area."
  • Free dinner: street tacos, chips, salsa and drinks (first come, first served).

 

Día de los Muertos Sugar Skull Decorating & Altar Workshops

Día de los Muertos Sugar Skull Decorating & Altar Workshops

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: Buxton Library
Free and open to the public

Join the Buxton Library for a hands-on Day of the Dead celebration! Decorate sugar skulls and discover the significance of the ofrenda (altar). Informative lectures on the history and traditions of Day of the Dead will be offered at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m

 

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Ellen Ochoa - Hispanic Heritage Month
Frida Kahlo - Hispanic Heritage Month
Gloria Estefan - Hispanic Heritage Month
Hope Sandoval - Hispanic Heritage Month

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Isabel Allenda - Hispanic Heritage Month
Jennifer Lopez - Hispanic Heritage Month
Julia Alvarez - Hispanic Heritage Month
Luis Alberto Urrea - Hispanic Heritage Month
Recommendations for books, artists, musicians, films, etc.

Recommendations for books, artists, musicians, films, etc.

Books:
Bless Me Ultima By Rudolfo Anaya
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Dominicana by Angie Cruz

Movies:
Real Women Have Curves
Like water for chocolate
Mi Familia
Selena
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Artist:
Ken Gonzales-Day

Musicians:
John "Jellybean" Benitez 
Mariachi Rubor - only all-female mariachi group

Author:
Silvia Moreno-Garcia 

TV Show:
I Love Lucy (yes, there is misogyny and racial stereotyping. But, it can't be forgotten that Desi Arnaz was probably the first powerful Latinx person in Hollywood).

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Pablo Picasso - Hispanic Heritage Month
Rigoberta Menchu - Hispanic Heritage Month
Rita Moreno - Hispanic Heritage Month
Roberto Clamente - Hispanic Heritage Month

Additional Resources

 

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Research Guide Share in this special annual tribute by learning and celebrating the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.