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ACC honors Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 with a series of events and activities. All events are free and open to the community. Please check back here throughout the month as more opportunities are added.<\/p>\n

Learn More About Hispanic Heritage Month<\/h2>\n

Discover documents, exhibits, films, blog posts, and more from the National Archives and Presidential Libraries that highlight Hispanic culture. Visit the National Hispanic Heritage Month website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2026 Hispanic Heritage Events<\/h2>\n
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The Write Mind with Jasminne Mendez<\/a><\/p>

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The Write Mind with Jasminne Mendez<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: Tuesday September 15
Time: 1:30-2:30PM
Location: El Centro- Riverside Campus Bldg. G Rm.9143<\/p>\n

Jasminne Mendez<\/strong> is Pura Belpr\u00e9 Honor Award recipient and a Dominican-American poet, playwright and author of several books for children and adults. She is also a poet, playwright, translator, and professional audiobook narrator. Her most recent publication Aniana del Mar Jumps In <\/em><\/strong>(Dial), a novel in verse about a young girl diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal and others.\u00a0 Her YA memoir, Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American <\/em><\/strong>(Arte P\u00fablico Press) and her debut poetry collection, City Without Altar <\/em><\/strong>(Noemi Press), were recently recognized with honors and awards by the Texas Institute of Letters and her debut picture book Josefina\u2019s Habichuelas<\/em><\/strong> (Arte P\u00fablico Press) was the 2022 Writer\u2019s League of Texas Children\u2019s Book Discovery Prize Winner. She has translated Amanda Gorman\u2019s best-selling picture books Change Sings <\/em><\/strong>(La canci\u00f3n del cambio) <\/em><\/strong>and Something, Someday (Algo, alg\u00fan d\u00eda)<\/em><\/strong>, the best selling picture book The 1619 Project: Born on the Water<\/em><\/strong> (El proyecto 1619: Nacieron sobre el agua)<\/em><\/strong> by Nikole Hannah Jones and Rene\u00e9 Watson and the Pura Belpr\u00e9 Award Winning graphic novel Frizzy<\/em><\/strong> (Rizos<\/em><\/strong>) by Claribel Ortega.<\/p>\n

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Spanish Language Exchange at El Centro<\/a><\/p>

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Date<\/strong>: Friday September 18
Time<\/strong>: 1-2PM
Location<\/strong>: El Centro- Riverside Campus Bldg. G Rm.9143<\/p>\n

El Centro x World Languages are bringing back our Language Exchange event series with an extra fun edition to start Hispanic Heritage Month. Join us as we learn about Spanish slang throughout Latin America and the U.S. Hint: how do you say \u201cpopcorn\u201d in Spanish? <\/p>\n

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Zine Making Workshop at El Centro<\/a><\/p>

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Date<\/strong>: Thursday September 24
Time<\/strong>: 1-3PM
Location<\/strong>: El Centro- Riverside Campus Bldg. G Rm.9143<\/p>\n

The Art Galleries (TAG) team is bringing their zine workshop series to El Centro! Learn how to make a mini-zine from the pros and create your own zine as a personal reflection. Materials provided.<\/p>\n

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Nacho Average Loteria<\/a><\/p>

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Date<\/strong>: Monday September 28
Time<\/strong>: 11AM-1PM
Location<\/strong>: Riverside Student Life<\/p>\n

The hugely popular loteria lunch is back for Hispanic Heritage Month. Stop by the Riverside Student Life lounge for a free nacho bar and ongoing rounds of loteria (Mexican bingo). You\u2019ll have a chance to win ACC swag prizes plus bragging rights while enjoying delicious food from Chuy\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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Cine at El Centro: Problemista<\/a><\/p>

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Date<\/strong>: Tuesday October 6
Time<\/strong>: 1-3PM
Location<\/strong>: El Centro- Riverside Campus Bldg. G Rm.9143<\/p>\n

Cine at El Centro returns with A24\u2019s \u201cProblemista\u201d (2023) starring Julio Torres, Tilda Swinton, and RZA. <\/p>\n

Pizza provided while supplies last.<\/p>\n

Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in NY. As time runs out on his work visa, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country.<\/p>\n

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Cafecito Con\u2026Ezekiel Stear<\/a><\/p>

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Date<\/strong>: Thursday October 8
Time<\/strong>: 2-3PM
Location<\/strong>: El Centro- Riverside Campus Bldg. G Rm.9143<\/p>\n

Dr. Ezekiel Stear from Auburn University will visit El Centro to discuss his recent book Nahua Horizons: Writing, Persuasion, and Futurities in Colonial Mexico<\/em>. <\/p>\n

This groundbreaking work highlights the resilience and creativity of Indigenous voices in shaping the cultural and political landscapes of colonial Mexico.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be giving out 2 signed copies of the book as door prizes! <\/p>\n

Light refreshments served.<\/p>\n

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El Centro\u2019s 30th Anniversary Talent Show<\/a><\/p>

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Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month<\/strong> and 30 years of culture, community and student voices at Austin Community College!<\/p>\n

Date<\/strong>: October 15
Time<\/strong>: Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Location<\/strong>: ACC Riverside Campus<\/p>\n

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Sponsors<\/h2>\n

Hispanic Heritage Month events at ACC are sponsored by the college\u2019s El Centro\/Latin American Cultural Center <\/a>and ASCENDER<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Questions? Please contact elcentro@austincc.edu<\/a> or ascender@austincc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ACC Talks Hispanic Heritage Month<\/h2>\n

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, ACC asks inspiring and accomplished faculty, staff, and students about their culture, traditions, and accomplishments. Read their interviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Subscribe to the Google Calendar<\/h2>\n

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring events and activities that highlight the rich culture and contributions of the Hispanic community. Stay updated on all the upcoming events by subscribing to our Cultural Connections for Teaching & Learning Google Calendar.<\/p>\n