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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
Kick Off Hurricanes, Central America, and Climate-driven Migration Top of Lenoir Dinner
     
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
   
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
   
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
Hosted at the Graduate School Center
211A W Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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
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
October 19th November 4th
6pm-8:30pm
Call For Papers Deadline! Latinx Heritage Shabbat
The UNC Latina/o Studies Program: Annual Graduate & Undergraduate Symposium

**Rescheduled!!**

 


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.