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Hispanic Heritage Month: Home

 

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15

Latest Books

Gordo novel
Dreaming of You novel
several flags of Spanish speaking countries

HHM Events

Check the CCC calendar for the following events:

Café y Conexiónes, Dia de Cultura – September 16

Cine Fiesta – September 19

Noche de Baile – September 27

 

About the Guide

 

This guide serves to connect our community to resources available through the Clovis Community College Library and beyond with regards to Hispanic Americans*, a group that includes those individuals "of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin" (US Census Bureau), to honor their vast contributions to American society.

 

Hispanic Heritage Month History

 

Nearly six decades ago, a week-long Hispanic heritage celebration was enacted and held in mid September. Then in the 1980s  a bill was submitted to congress that would amend the previous "National Hispanic Heritage Week" with a proposed month-long observance. This bill was subsequently signed into law on August 17, 1988, creating the Hispanic Heritage Month we know today and celebrated from September 15 to October 15.

 

Sources:

Books Online with Libby
Libby is a collection digital audiobooks and ebooks that you can listen to or read in your browser or with the Libby app. Your books will be "returned" automatically when they're due. Enjoy some selections for H.H.M. below;
Films on Demand: Streaming Documentaries
Craft in America film

Craft in America: Borders, Neighbors
Willie Velasquez film

Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice
Quinceanera film

15: A Quinceañera Story
Latino Americans film

The Latino Americans
Bilingual/Spanish Picture Books

* A note on terminology: we acknowledge that there is much discussion today as to the use of the term "Hispanic" to describe many groups of individuals from different countries with unique cultures and backgrounds. In this guide we will use the terms utilized by the resources themselves, as they were published, without any intention of harm or disrespect to our readers. Should you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us.