In the U.S., heritage and awareness months are an important part of social justice movements to achieve historical representation and civil rights advancement. Each national month has been established thanks to the organization, persistence and vision of individuals who spent years advocating for recognition and inclusion. In the Center for Equity and Inclusion, we see these months as special moments to reflect upon the diversity that is central to our campus and to educate our community about all the ways culture matters. And while we each celebrate our different backgrounds and lived experiences everyday of the year, telling our stories and lifting up community during these dedicated public moments ensure that we all have an opportunity to learn from one another and appreciate what it means to live and work in multicultural society as a global citizen. We invite you to join us in the celebration! 

Latiné Heritage Month

We celebrate the rich history and innovations brought by the Latiné community, both past and present. These celebrations begin September 15th to coincide with the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries and includes Mexico's Independence day on September 16th. El Día de los Muertos also known in English as Day of the Dead. It is celebrated in Latin American communities on November 1st and 2. Día de los Muertos is a powerful, symbolic way to honor relatives and friends who have passed.