Jacobs Library: Library Displays: Hispanic Heritage Month: Latinx Books, Stories, Media & More

History:

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th - October 15th of each year. The reason for this is because the 15th of September is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua with many other Latin American countries independence taking place during the 30 day celebration. The celebration started as a weekly celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson but transitioned to the dates we know in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan who enacted it into law on August 17th. (1)

Illinois Valley Community College Hispanic Heritage Month Events!

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Books on Hispanic American's history and Hispanic American author written books

Chicano!
This Documentary series is four parts and is a classic for Mexican American history of the U.S., chronicles the struggle for equality and social justice of the Mexican American community in the U.S. from 1965 – 1975.
Chulas Fronteras
Film gives an insightful look at the Chicano experience as mirrored in the lives and music of the most acclaimed Norteño musicians of the Texas-Mexican Border, including Flaco Jimenez and Lydia Mendoza.
Critical Thinking
Film follows five Latinx and black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami as they fight their way into the National Chess Championship.
I am Queen
Film follows Bianca, Julissa and Jolizza as they prepare for the vida/Sida Cacica Pageant held in Chicago’s Humboldt Park Neighborhood that brings together members of the Puerto Rican community to celebrate its transgender participants.