Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month Events

Background

(From the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs)

In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law Hispanic Heritage Week, a weeklong celebration of the "Hispanic" community in the United States. Twenty years later, in 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed into law the expansion of this week into a month-long celebration known as Hispanic Heritage Month. 

As society changes and communities (re)claim their identities, the 2020 Salt Lake Community College "Hispanic Heritage Month" Committee is excited to claim the term "Latinx"(a gender-neutral term that is inclusive of female, male, gender non-binary, and trans* individuals of Latin American heritage) to announce "Latinx Heritage Celebration.”

Expanding from September 15 to October 15, Latinx Heritage Celebration is an entire month of events dedicated to celebrating "Latinidad."According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Latinx people make up about 18% of the United States population, which accounts for nearly 60 million individuals. In Utah, Latinx people comprise approximately 13% of the state population, or over 400,000 individuals. At Salt Lake Community College, the 2020 academic year Latinx student population comprised 20% of the student body or 5,876 students. Simply put,

aquí estamos, y no nos vamos

(we are here, and we are not leaving).

LATINX HERITAGE CELEBRATION 2023

Nuestra Gente Y Sus Historias

Poder, Progreso, Y Prosperidad

Events

SEP 19 | 12 - 2 PM

Latinx Real Estate Seminar

Taylorsville Redwood Campus Student Center Room 221/223

An informative and engaging Home Buyer seminar where attendees will learn the necessary steps to purchasing their first home!

SEP 21 | 6 - 8 PM

Latinx Real Estate Seminar

Herriman - Juniper Building JNPR 124

An informative and engaging Home Buyer seminar where attendees will learn the necessary steps to buying a home!

OCT 5 | 4 - 6 PM

Latinxs in the Field

Jordan River Nature Center 1125 W 3300 S South Salt Lake, UT

3:40pm: Registration / Doors Open

4:10 - 4:15pm: Welcome and Land Acknowledgment

4:15 - 5:00 pm: Panel

5:00 - 5:30 pm: First Jordan River Tour

5:30 – 6:00 pm: Second Jordan River Tour

Tabling from different organizations from 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Food from Arempas will be available from 5:00 – 6:00 pm

An interdisciplinary panel discussion, tabling and tour of the Jordan River Nature Center. An event for the SLCC community!

OCT 13 | 7 - 11 PM

"Viva La Raza" Latinx Dance & Celebration

Taylorsville Redwood Campus Student Event Center

Join us for the "Viva la Raza" Latinx Dance and Celebration for the SLCC and Latinx community at large!

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