Latinx Heritage Month
Our student, staff, and community committee came together to decide on what we wanted to use as our message and theme for the year.
“Vivir Mi Vida” was chosen because we want our stories to be heard right here, right now! All year we will be centering the voices of the present moment and living our lives out loud 🌴🥳
Calendar of Events
| September 15th 11am-2pm |
September 19th 6pm-7pm |
September 20th 5pm-8pm |
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| Kick Off | Hurricanes, Central America, and Climate-driven Migration | Top of Lenoir Dinner |
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| September 21st 8pm-10pm |
September 22nd 1pm-2pm |
September 22nd 4pm-4:30pm |
| I’m No Longer Here Screening | Churros y Chisme | Hora de Cuentos – Spanish Story Time |
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| September 25th 3pm-4pm |
September 29th 4pm-5:30pm |
September 29th 7:30pm-9:00pm |
| Music of Latin American Composers | Nuestros Inicios – Exploring the African and Indigenous Roots of Latin American Music | Loteria Night |
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| October 4th 1pm-3pm |
October 4th 4pm-5pm |
October 4th 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| We’re Not Broken – Changing the Autism Conversation | Graduate Student Social | Meet the Author of We’re Not Broken |
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Hosted at the Graduate School Center 211A W Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27599  |
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| October 4th 5pm-7pm |
October 5th 7:00pm-8:00pm |
October 6th 5:30pm-6:30pm |
| Julio Lugo Rivas | Opening Reception | Keynote Address | Titi Me Pregunto |
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| October 6th 5:30pm-6:30pm |
October 7th 4:00pm-7:00pm |
October 9th 11:00am-12:30pm |
| Sustainable Community Development: Perspectives from Mexico | Capturing Nuestra Vida | Alpaca Pre-Game Meal |
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| October 9th 1:00pm-3:00pm |
October 11th 4:00pm-6:00pm |
October 15th Screening: 3pm; Reception 4:30 |
| LHM Women’s Soccer Game | Walter Mercado Screening | PAPI Screening & Reception RSVP |
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| October 19th | November 4th 6pm-8:30pm |
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| Call For Papers Deadline! | Latinx Heritage Shabbat | |
The UNC Latina/o Studies Program: Annual Graduate & Undergraduate Symposium
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**Rescheduled!!**
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History of Latinx Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15 the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill celebrates Latinx Heritage Month. This event recognizes the contributions made by Latinx Americans to the United States and celebrates their heritage and cultures. Latinx people have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, hard work, service, and religious values. Latinxs have enhanced and shaped our national character with their traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multinational customs.
In 2010, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill began hosting events throughout the month to celebrate the Latinx community. The month-long celebration includes annual events, such as a kick-off celebration, a distinguished keynote speaker, and Carnaval, a student-led show showcase. Other events vary per year and may include guest lectures, dance lessons, and discussions about current political issues.