Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is celebrated annually from September 15-October 15 to acknowledge the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestry can be traced to over 20 countries in Latin America, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Hispanic Americans have been influential in every part of this nation's history, from arts to politics to business and innovation to the military.
This Week's Events:
October 13th from 6:00-7:00 pm: Virtual Latine Sugeons Panel Discussion on Zoom
October 14th from 9:00-10:15 am: Media as Activism & Advocacy with the Latinx Community. To register, click "HERE"
October 14th from 12:15-1:30 pm:Performing AfroLatinidad: The Arts, Identity, and Social Justice. To register, click "HERE"
October 15th from 9:00-10:15 am: Latinx Data: Historical Civil Rights Advocacy and Contemporary Intersectional Insights. To register, click "HERE"
October 15th from 12:15-1:30 pm: Activism in Latin America: Cultivando Conocimiento Juntos. To register, click "HERE"
October 15th from 3:30-4:45pm: LatinxConnect- Advocacy at the Intersection of Latinx, Queer, & Trans Identities. To register, click "HERE"
October 17th from 4:00-6:00 pm: Latinx Heritage Month Film Series: Dolores. To register, click "HERE"
The Month is sponsored by organizations across Pitt including Latino Student Association (LSA), Hispanic Latinx Professional Association (HLPA), Latin American Graduate Organization of Students, Center for Latin American Studies, Student Affairs, University Library System, School of Education, Graduate School of Public Health, School of Social Work, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, Small Business Development Center, and Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence.