Hispanic Month activities

Welcome to our page devoted to celebrating the contributions and accomplishments of the Hispanic/Latinx community.

15th September - 15th October

Why are the dates in the middle of the month ?

Hispanic month celebrations begin in the middle of one month - September 15 - and ends in the middle of another, on October 15.

The reason for the mid-month celebration is because September 15 is the day Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua celebrate their Independence Day. Mexico celebrates its independence shortly afterwards on September 16, and Chile September 18. October 12 is significant, too, celebrated across Spain and Latin America as the Day of Hispanic Heritage.

Hispanic refers to a person who is from, or a descendant of someone who is from, a Spanish-speaking country.

Latino/a or Latinx refers to a person who is from, or a descendant of someone who is from, a country in Latin America.

During this month and throughout the year, we, and our partners, share history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present.

Join the National Parks celebration

More than 500 years of Hispanic and Latino history and heritage can be found in national parks or shared through National Park Service programs and partners in communities across the country.

Watch the extremely informative video HERE or view the page to find out more.

Learn Salsa

Join the Ballet Hisápanico and learn Salsa.

Get moving and grooving with Company member, Lyvan Verdecia in this Cuban Salsa dance class. This 20-minute lesson is perfect for any level and age. You can go solo or grab someone in your household to join in on the fun for a partnering section at the end. There may even be a special guest appearance from fellow Company member and wife, Melissa Verdecia! Happy dancing, and happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Nasa celebrates their Hispanic Employees

Click on the photos on this amazing site to find out more about hispanic NASA employees their roles at NASA.

Selena Gomez talks

Find out about her hispanic heritage and how it has formed her.

Ballet Hispánico of New York

The nationally-renowned Ballet Hispánico is hosting an all-virtual version of its crowd-pleasing, fourth annual A La Calle Block Party. Airing live on YouTube on October 1, the virtual celebration will feature a mix of Latinx dance, music, art, and culture from company performers, students from the School of Dance, and members of other Latinx dance companies. The event will be available on demand on Ballet Hispánico’s YouTube channel through October 15, 2022. Or you can view older Block Party events on their channel too.

New York Public Library events

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the New York Public Library (NYPL) will host over a dozen online events for all ages that honor the cultures, contributions, and experiences of Hispanic/Latinx Americans, including live author talks and panels, book discussions, and Spanish-language classes.

From discussions about Hispanic recipes, bilingual storytimes, and writing workshops, to online trivia and panels for budding entrepreneurs, NYPL has a little something for everyone all month long.

For more information, including dates and registration information, visit NYPL’s National Hispanic Heritage Month Events page.

Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture’s Latino Cultures in the US platform is a robust family, student, and teacher-friendly website that provides users with access to high-resolution images and videos of Latino art and historical figures. The site also features interviews with Latino celebrities and influencers, and it even provides users with virtual tours of art exhibitions, outdoor murals, and Latino neighborhoods from across the U.S.

Outstanding research and educational possibilities on this site. Be sure to check it out.

Smithsonian Latino Center Resources

Teaching and Learning resources

The Smithsonian is building the Molina Family Latino Gallery to tell U.S. history from the perspectives of the diverse Latinas/os who lived it. The first exhibition will learninglab.si.edu/profile/latinomuseum cover hidden and forgotten stories, connect visitors to Latina/o culture, and lay the foundation for understanding how Latinas/os inform and shape U.S. history.

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PBS - celebrates

PBS celebrates Hispanic Month with a wide range of programs including:

The Latino Americans which premiered in 2013 and was the first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S.