Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2022

Thursday, September 15 to Saturday, October 15


Hispanic Heritage Month 2022


Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when we recognize the contributions of Latino people and cultures in America and around the world. To celebrate, we've put together resources you can share with your kids, at home or in school.

From binge-worthy TV recommendations to free learning resources, you'll find something to help your family honor the rich heritage of Latino cultures.

Upcoming Events In Our Area

Hispanic Heritage Celebration at The Plaza


Hosted By: Empire State Plaza Convention Center

When: Saturday, Sep 24, 2022 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Where: Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12242

Cost: FREE ADMISSION


Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this tribute to Latin culture featuring a night out dancing, traditional cuisine, and music!

Charlie Cruz, Amarfis, Fulanito

September 24, 2022 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE

Empire State Plaza Convention Center

https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/hispanic-heritage-celebration



https://www.albany.com/event/hispanic-heritage-celebration-36226/

Playlists for Hispanic Heritage Month

● Argentina – Luciano Pereyra


● Bolivia – Avionica


● Brazil – Caetano Veloso


● Central America (Panama, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica) – Los Rakas


● Chile – Mon Laferte


● Colombia – Carlos Vives


● Cuba – Gente de Zona


● Dominican Republic – Juan Luis Guerra

● Ecuador – Mirella Cesa


● Mexico – Natalia Lafourcade


● Paraguay – Salamandra


● Peru – Alejandro y Maria Laura


● Puerto Rico – Luis Fonsi


● Spain – Pablo Alborán


● Uruguay – Jorge Drexler


● Venezuela – Chyno Miranda


Hispanic Heritage Month: Common Sense Media Resources for 9-12 Students

For Students

9-12

Hispanic Heritage Month Resources for Teachers - 9-12

For Teachers

9-12

Hispanic Heritage Month Resources For Teachers, Parents, & Kids

For All

K-12

Hispanic Heritage: Booklists for Young Adults

Documentaries

Events and Information from Previous Years

September 28, 2021

A CONVERSATION WITH CHEO PARDO

Guitarist and music producer, José Luis (Cheo) Pardo will be joining us via Zoom on Tuesday, September 28, to talk about Latin Music in the US in the XXI Century.

Based in Brooklyn, he will be talking to us about his career as a member of the Latin Grammy Winner ¨Los Amigos Invisibles” band and his further experience as a music producer.

Pardo also took part in the Netflix series “Break it all” as one of the experts on Latin music in the US.

The Q and A will take part in the BCHS auditorium and will be led by students.

This event is organized by the BCHS Spanish Honor Society for Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

Online Events

September & October Dates

Kids & Families Visual Arts Events

Young Portrait Explorers

Join our virtual workshop for children ages 3-6 and their adult companions as we learn about art, history and more! Register to explore these portraits in thirty-minute programs incorporating close looking at portraiture as well as movement and artmaking.

• Marisol Escobar (Sept. 22)

• Pedro Martínez (Sept. 29)

• Dolores Huerta and César Chávez (Oct. 6)

• Carmen Herrera (Oct. 13)

(National Portrait Gallery—Smithsonian Institution)

Performance: September 29

Homegrown Concert: Cambalache

Cambalache, named for a Spanish word that means "exchange," is a Chicano-Jarocho group based in East Los Angeles. Cambalache plays and promotes traditional son jarocho through performance, music workshops, and educational demonstrations.

This presentation will premiere on both Facebook and YouTube .

(Library of Congress)

Historical Background

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.

2021 Diversity Calendar

  • September 15– October 15 (month): NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH celebrates the contributions, heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

  • September 17: CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY commemorating the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1787 and also honors all who have become U.S. citizens.

  • October (Month): GLOBAL DIVERSITY AWARENESS MONTH increasing awareness and acceptance of diverse cultures

  • October 1, 2021: NATIONAL DIVERSITY DAY observed during Global Diversity Awareness Month to celebrate diversity and that despite our differences, no matter what race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, or disability we should learn and embrace different cultures and ideologies present in the country.

  • October 11: INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY (Native American Day) Celebrates and honors Native American history and culture.

  • October 11: DIA DE LA RAZA, “Day of the Race”, in Spanish-speaking countries and communities.

  • October 31 – November 2: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS three day celebration to remember dead relatives and friends.

  • November (month): NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN and ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH honoring the history and culture of Native Americans and indigenous people in the United States. Also known as Native American Heritage Month

  • December 25: CHRISTMAS

  • December 26– January 1, 2020: KWANZAA is a celebration honoring African American heritage