Hispanic Latine Heritage Month is celebrated every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This month serves as a time to recognize the vital role that Hispanic and Latine communities have played, and continue to play, in shaping and enriching our lives. It is also a time to reflect on the achievements, struggles, and ongoing resilience of these communities throughout history and today. At UHart, we are proud of the many students, faculty, staff, and alumni who identify as Hispanic or Latine, and we remain committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are seen, heard, and valued.
As we celebrate Hispanic/ Latine Heritage Month both on campus and off, we invite our community to engage in various programs and events organized in our community.
Hispanic/ Latine Heritage Month:
Puerto Rico Flag Raising Ceremony
Sept. 18, 10 a.m. at the Connecticut State Capitol, 11:30 a.m. at the Hartford City Hall
Celebrate Pura Belpre
Sept. 19, 4 p.m.–5 p.m. at the Hartford Public Library (Barbour)
The Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival del Coquí
Sept. 21, noon at Bushnell Park
Panel Discussion: Mental Health in the Hispanic Latine Community
Sept. 24, 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. at the University of Hartford (GSU Hawk Lounge)
RITMO, RAÍCES, Y RENOVACIÓN
Sept. 24, 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. at the Hartford Public Library (Downtown)
Bilingual Loteria
Sept. 26, 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Hartford Public Library (Barbour)
The Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging encourages everyone to further explore the resources below to engage with Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month:
Resources:
Articles:
- Celebrating Hispanic/ Latino Heritage Month| American Bar Association
- Hispanic Heritage Month| National Museum of the American Latino
- 8 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month | Boys and Girls Club of America
Movies and Shows:
- After Maria (2019)
- Coco (2017)
- Encanto (2021)
- SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (2018)
- Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided To Go For It (2021)
- When They See Us (2019)
Videos:
- Hispanic Heritage Month: A Brief History |Coqui Report
- What is National Hispanic Heritage Month |Britannica Education
Books:
- Dreaming in Cuban by Christina García
- En el Tiempo de las Mariposas by Julia Alvarez
- The House of the Spirit by Isabel Allende
- My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
Comments? Contact the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging at OIEB@hartford.edu.