Please join us in honoring Hispanic and Latino identity and culture as part of the City of Louisville “Who We Are Series, an ongoing EDI programming series that encourages community members to engage with one another on conversation and celebrations of identity, history, belonging and culture.
Each day you will have the opportunity to enjoy an activity that involves, reading, listening, watching, or attending events related to National Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 15
Conversations with Latinos on Race
September 16
Why Latinx/e?
September 17
Sabias que?/Did you know?: Young Latinos are on Fire!
September 18
Podcast: Who You Calling ‘Hispanic’?
September 19
City Staff Lunch & Learn: Emanuel Wilder, "Reimagining Civic Engagement": The Power of Intercultural Communication
September 20
Read the Louisville Historian article about Hispanic History
September 21
Visit the Hispanic History window exhibit at the Louisville Museum
September 22
Read more about the first Latino civil rights and advocacy group in Colorado!
September 23
Like baseball? Check out how the Major League Baseball celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in last year.
September 24
Podcast episode: What is ‘Latin Music’ Anyway?
September 25
Sabias que?/Did you know?-Hay 6 millones de Afrolatinos en Estados
September 26
Learn more about Afro-Latino (a person mixed with indigenous, American, white European, and Black) representation in the United States
September 27
Celebrating Afro-Latinos, Cuban Singer Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa Music. Celia Cruz: Quimbara music video
September 28
Spanish 101 Night*: Come enjoy a 90-minute beginner Spanish lesson!
September 29
Listen to a panel discussion about Hispanic and Latino Older Adults and Caregivers Creative Approaches for Social Engagement.
September 30
Sabias que/Did you know?-71% de los hispanos hablan espanol en casa
October 1
Disability Activism in the Hispanic and Latinx Community: Read more about who these (famous) people are!
October 2
Spanish Night: Enjoy a night of learning the Spanish language and its importance to Hispanic/Latino Culture. This is open to staff and residents.
October 3
Soccer fan? Check out one of the most memorable moments in futbol history
October 4
Want to support a Denver-based organization that reunites families separated by ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement? Read more about Casa de Paz-Build a Backpack Program.
October 5
Check out this recipe to make pupusas, griddle cakes from El Salvador and Honduras.
October 6
Latino legends helped pave the way in Hollywood. Take a few minutes to listen to the history here.
October 7
For younger children: Check out Pocoyo, one of the most popular preschool/children’s tv show that was created in Spain. This video teaches the numbers. There are English versions available as well.
October 8
Want to know how to make this sweet rice drink with cinnamon and easy to make? Try Horchata!
October 9
Learn about the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
October 10
For youth: What Being Hispanic and Latinx means in the U.S. Ted Talk
October 11
Sabias que?/Did you know: Latino Legacy is America’s Heritage
October 12
Come to the City of Louisville Movie Night in Spanish*
October 13
Meet Three Latina Scientists that Washington D.C’s Covid-19 Research
October 14
Virtual Tour: National Museum of the American Latino
October 15
Gabby Rivera: The story of Marvel’s first queer Latina superhero
*Event day and time may be subject to change
