Celebrating Hispanic & Latine/x Heritage Month!

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:50:09 -0400

During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latine/x Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Throughout this time, i3b, UMBC and the country celebrates the important contributions, heritage, and culture of all Hispanics and Latine/x in the United States.

Our Hispanic and Latine/x community has profoundly and positively influenced our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community.

So why does Hispanic Heritage Month start in the middle of September and end in Mid-October?

Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12.

The term Hispanic, refers to the racially and ethnically group of folks who are from hispanophone (Spanish Speaking) countries that were historically colonized by Spain. This term is inclusive to those who also from Spanish origin. The term Latino however excludes Spain, but includes non-Spanish speaking Latin American countries such as Belize, Brazil, Guyana, and Haiti. Please note that even if folks may have ethnic roots from Latin America, they may identify as either, neither or both Hispanic and/or Latino/e/x.

Share in this special annual tribute by learning and celebrating the generations of Hispanic and Latine/x Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

Curious about the term Latinx? Please click here.

We are excited to share about events The Mosaic is sponsoring/co-sponsoring during this Heritage Month!

Music & The Mosaic

Wednesday, September 18 | 12pm - 1:15pm | 2B23 The Mosaic

Hear Our Stories: Celebrating Hispanic & Latine/x Heritage Month

Wednesday, September 25 | 11:30am - 1pm | The Commons Mainstreet (in front of the Bookstore)

Bachata & Salsa Night

Friday, September 27 | 6pm - 8pm | The RAC

*This event requires sneakers

Read about the Presidential proclamation for Hispanic & Latine/x Heritage Month 2024 here!

Learn more about National Hispanic & Latine/x Heritage Month at the official website here.