National Hispanic Heritage Month

Mid-September marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a celebration of the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Beginning as Hispanic Heritage Week, President Lyndon Johnson started the observation in 1968, and in 1988 it was expanded to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15, the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries, and ending on October 15.

There are several celebrations and events taking place across the University of Minnesota and Twin Cities communities over the month. Please check them out!

University of Minnesota events

• September 9 - December 9: Vaivén: 21st-Century Art of Puerto Rico and Its Diaspora
• September 24: 5th Annual Ramona Arreguín de Rosales Lecture: Somewhere We Are Human

Twin Cities events

• September 20-21: Viva La Vida: Taco & Tequila Festival
• October 8-12: Cine Latino Film Festival
• October 17: Gala Latina