
Artwork credit: Luchador stencil painting by Pablo Youngs. Source: @RILatinoArts
Celebrated between September 15 and October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the cultures and histories of people in the US who came from or whose ancestors came from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America, and Spain. The observation began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week, and was later expanded by President Ronald Reagan. September 15 is significant because it marks the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18 respectively.
Adams Library + Hispanic Heritage Month
Did you know that more than 25% of Rhode Island College students self-identify as Latinx or Hispanic? The College recently received federal recognition as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). We're the first public four-year institution in Rhode Island and the New England region to receive the designation.
Starting on September 15, 2021, the Adams Library will be using its social media and website to share curated lists of relevant digital scholarship, data resources, arts and culture collections, and streaming media. We hope that these resources will be explored, considered, and enjoyed by all members of the RIC community.
