Hispanic Heritage Month

Los Angeles Southwest College celebrates

Hispanic Heritage Month

(September 15 - October 15)

Hispanic Heritage Month is the period to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15th and ending on October 15th. Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries ~ Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16th, Chile on September 18th and Belize on September 21st.

Los Angeles Southwest College will mark the occasion by presenting a series of events that will highlight the richness and depth of Latin American cultures. We truly look forward to your attendance at these events.

Events:

Latino Film Series ~ Library Foyer ~ 8 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. (Films play continuously)

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Buena Vista Social Club Documentary

Monday, September 28, 2009

Rumbo a las Grandes Ligas/Road to the Big Leagues

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Nosotros Los Pobres/We, the Poor

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Calle 13: Sin Mapa/Calle 13: Without a Map

Thursday, October 1, 2009

La Misma Luna/Under the Same Moon

Latino Author Series ~ Library Art Gallery ~ 1:00 p.m. ~ 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Alex Espinoza, Author, Still Water Saints

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Reyna Grande, Author, Dancing with Butterflies

Peruvian “Marinera” Folkloric Dance Competition ~ Thomas Lakin Gymnasium ~ 12:00 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Chicano Secret Service ~ Live at LASC! ~ Little Theatre ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ 8: 30 p.m.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

FREE EVENT

Upcoming Events:

TAQUIZA (taco sale) ~ Back by popular demand!
Lotería (Mexican bingo)
Let’s Salsa! (salsa dance demonstration & workshop)

Please contact Bridges to Success Center (Ext. 5281) for further information.

¡Gracias!/Thank you!