September 15th – October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month! Whether you plan to attend a few events or learn more about various Hispanic cultures and histories, there are a number of ways to celebrate. Below are a few suggestions to get you started:
Events
– All Month: Virtual Events hosted by The Library of Congress
– October 2nd: Puerto Rican Festival of the Carolinas
– October 9th: Hola Charlotte Festival 2021
– October 10th: Hispanic Learning Center’s International Festival
– October 16th: Latin Night at Camp North End
Local Resources
– Read this article from Alyssa Lopez to learn more about how to support the Hispanic businesses and organizations in the Queen City
– Check out multiple curated book lists from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library here and here
– Engage youth in various activities to celebrate throughout the month