Hispanic Heritage

Hispanic Heritage and Spanish Language Series - all in one place!

September 15 - October 15

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to promote the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic-Americans.

Several Latin American independence days are celebrated during this time, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile. However, the celebration originated in September 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an executive order for the creation of Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, the observance was extended to a month by President Ronald Reagan. 

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Frida Kahlo | July Factoids

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Frida Kahlo | July Factoids
Explore the life and art of Frida Kahlo, the renowned Mexican portrait artist. From her near-fatal accident to her iconic self-portraits, delve into Kahlo's bold use of colors and incorporation of...
First Step en Español 102: Welcome to My Home

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First Step en Español 102: Welcome to My Home

Students will: 1. learn the names of rooms in a house 2. learn names of pieces of furniture and in what room they would be placed 3. begin learning color names 4. learn number words and to count from...

First Step en Español 101: Hola

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First Step en Español 101: Hola

Students will: 1. be motivated the to learn Spanish 2. learn words of introduction and greetings 3. learn expressions related to members of the family 4. learn about the way Spanish-speaking people...

Sergio Belanos Soto 6

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Sergio Belanos Soto
Episode 6
EXPIRES: 9/11/2026 In this episode of Afro Latino Travels, host Kim Haas visits the port city Limon, Costa Rica. Africans and their descendants have been in Costa Rica since the arrival of the first...
Doris and Sasha Campbell 5

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Doris and Sasha Campbell
Episode 5
EXPIRES: 9/11/2026 The children of Shirley and Louise Campbell’s children have grown up to do extraordinary things for Costa Rica. Epsy Campbell made history to be elected the first woman of African...
Sharifa Crawford Clarke 4

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Sharifa Crawford Clarke
Episode 4
EXPIRES: 9/11/2026 For some, dance is either a form of exercise, or reserved for special occasions. Dance represents so much more for Sharifa Crawford Clarke, a professional dancer on stage and off...
Tarik Soto 3

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Tarik Soto
Episode 3
EXPIRES: 9/11/2026 While most Costa Ricans grow up playing soccer, Tarik Soto grew up with gymnastics. An Olympic hopeful, Soto has broken many gymnastics records.
Adrian Gomez 2

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Adrian Gomez
Episode 2
EXPIRES: 9/11/2026 The art of Adrian Gomez is larger than life, just like the artist himself. The Afro-Costa Rican childhood they celebrate is an idyllic period immersed in nature and freedom of play.
Quince Duncan 1

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Quince Duncan
Episode 1
EXPIRES: 9/11/2026 In this episode of Afro Latino Travels, host Kim Haas travels to San Jose, Costa Rica: a city featuring history-making political families, a vibrant art scene, and up-and-coming...
2019 Young Minds Dreaming Poetry Contest | Ask an Author

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2019 Young Minds Dreaming Poetry Contest | Ask an Author
Young poets read their winning entries and met former U.S. Poet Laureate, Juan Felipe Herrera, at the 2019 Young Minds Dreaming Contest held for the third year in a row at the South Carolina State...