Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month

Celebrating our Hispanic & Latine Communities

Division of Institutional Equity September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM

The Division of Institutional Equity joins our many campus community members in recognizing and honoring Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year in the U.S. from September 15 through October 15, celebrating the histories, traditions, achievements, and cultural diversity of Hispanic and Latine communities. At UMBC, our commitment to inclusive excellence means honoring the many cultures, voices, and traditions that enrich our community. This month, the Division of Institutional Equity invites you to engage! Join the UMBC-based programs by registering below. We invite you to engage further through our “Read, Watch, Listen, Participate” list to celebrate, connect, and explore.

To request accommodation(s) or to inquire about event accessibility, please get in touch with each program office directly. All sessions are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

Upcoming events

Check out how our campus partners are celebrating Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month.

September 23 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | UC 310

Queerios: Machismo, Jesucristo, y Tradición

September 23 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | AOK Library Gallery

Queering Latinidad: The Poetics of Lineage, Inheritance, & Belonging with Xochi Cartland

September 25 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | UC Ballroom

Balchata and salsa night

September 28 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | The Commons Mainstreet (in front of the Bookstore)

Hear Our Stories: Celebrating Hispanic & Latine/x Heritage Month

October 6 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Commons 2B23: The Mosaic

Unidos: Horchata Edition!

October 15 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Commons Lower Flat Tuesdays

Latine/x / Hispanic Faculty Staff Association Meet & Greet

Read

Discover the following stories that celebrate the voices, creativity, and heritage of Hispanic and Latine communities.

The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende: A classic South American multigenerational saga of magical realism and revolution.
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz: A funny, poignant contemporary novel set in New York's Washington Heights.
The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas: An atmospheric 1765 historical horror thriller set during a Mexican plague.
Finding Latinx by Paola Ramos: A journalistic non-fiction road trip exploring queer, Afro-Latino, and Indigenous voices.
Hombrecito by Santiago Jose Sanchez: A tender, brilliant queer coming-of-age memoir/novel exploring identity and immigration.

Watch

Experience the Hispanic and Latine culture on screen with these films and shows that highlight the vibrancy, humour, and traditions that continue to shape our world.

The House of the Spirits: A sweeping Spanish-language adaptation of Allende’s landmark novel.
Selena y Los Dinos: An intimate look at the iconic singer featuring rare family home videos.
City of God: A globally acclaimed masterpiece capturing life, survival, and music in a Rio de Janeiro favela.
The Mole Agent: An Oscar-nominated, heartwarming look at an 83-year-old widower hired to spy on a nursing home.
Ixcanul: A powerful drama exploring the daily lives of Indigenous women, filmed in the Kaqchikel Mayan language

Listen

Tune in to these podcasts and playlist selections to engage with sounds and stories of the Hispanic and Latine culture.

Latino USA: Long-running cultural and political audio journalism anchored by Maria Hinojosa.
Alt.Latino: A music spotlight exploring Latin alternative rock, electronic, hip-hop, and folklore.
Radio Ambulante: A Spanish-language narrative podcast sharing complex, human-centered stories from across Latin America.

UMBC Affinity Groups are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy.