Latinx Heritage Month
2025 Events
SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 15 Our Heroes, Our History Mural
Experience the stunning mural by Puerto Rican muralist Betsy Casañas, located by El Centro in the Campus Center. The piece celebrates Latinx activists, artists, musicians, and educators whose vision and courage have shaped our history. Across from the mural, a companion poster exhibit on the glass wall shares the stories behind each figure, inviting you to learn more about their lasting impact. Hallway between El Centro & Student Engagement, Campus Center
El Centro’s Pop-Up Cinema: Latinx Film Festival • Thursdays • 11 a.m.
Join us each Thursday at 11 a.m. for a special Latinx Heritage Month pop-up cinema series featuring powerful films from across Latin America and the U.S. Each screening highlights stories of resilience, culture, and identity, from Mayan traditions in Ixcanul and Amazonian journeys in Embrace of the Serpent to Puerto Rican community resistance in Todavía Estamos Aquí and the inspiring activism of Dolores Huerta in Dolores. Campus Center Cafeteria
SEPTEMBER 14 Puerto Rican Day Parade • 11 a.m.
Join the HCC contingent at the Springfield parade at the intersection of Main Street and Wason Avenue.
Sign up and receive a t-shirt.
SEPTEMBER 17 Family Story Time: ¡En español! • 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Join the Marieb Adult Learner Success Center, HCC Chief of Police Jackie Robles, and special guest readers for a multilingual story time featuring Harold and the Purple Crayon in English, Spanish, and ASL. Enjoy fun arts and crafts, free school supplies, exciting giveaways, and a chance to connect with the community! Frost Building, 2nd Floor
OCTOBER 1 Latinx Fiesta • 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Food, music, crafts, and a celebration of Latinx Heritage Month brought to you by HCC students, staff, and faculty. Campus Center Cafeteria
OCTOBER 2 Froteria Dos • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Join ALANA, SAMP, and El Centro while we: Eat frituras! Play Loteria! Win Prizes!
Campus Center 224, Staff and Faculty Lounge
OCTOBER 3 Tite Curet Alonso: Lírica y Poesía • 7:30 p.m. (Community Event)
BoriCorridor presents Tite Curet Alonso: Lírica y Poesía (in Spanish) Actor and playwright Josean Ortiz performs a moving monologue inspired by folklorist Norma Salazar’s book on the life of Puerto Rican composer Tite Curet Alonso. The piece honors the centenary of Curet Alonso, one of Latin America’s most influential salsa and bolero composers. Limited tickets available. Stop by El Centro, CC 248 to reserve your seat. First come, first served! Holyoke Media Theater, 1 Court Plaza, Holyoke, MA
OCTOBER 14 NUESTRAS HISTORIAS, NUESTRAS VOCES, NUESTRA PERSPECTIVA:
Una conversación intergeneracional con artivistas latinx/e locale • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Our Stories, Our Voices, Our Lens: An intergenerational conversation with local Latinx Artivists. Join El Centro as we engage in a conversation with local artivists on how the use of different art mediums contributes to the memorialization, preservation, and celebration of our histories through time and space. This event is a panel discussion format with a Q&A portion to follow. Area between El Centro and Student Engagement
