Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Us
Posted September 3, 2024 in JMU Libraries News
During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), join us in celebrating the contributions of Latinx and Hispanic communities around the world by learning more about Hispanic and Latinx history, identity, and resilience and engaging in local events.
Movies to Watch
Platino Educa
In 2023, we added a Spanish language film streaming platform called Platino Educa, with over 300 films from Spain and Latin America covering a broad range of themes, including art, history, environmental science, and social justice. Films have Spanish and English subtitles.
Kanopy
Check out the Hispanic American film collection of 129 streaming videos in Kanopy – an award-winning video streaming service providing access to more than 30,000 independent and documentary films, available to you for free as a member of the JMU community. Top-rated movies include:
Check out the entire Hispanic American video collection or browse all 30,000 titles in Kanopy.
Local Events
JMU CMSS (Center for Multicultural Student Services) is advertising a great lineup of events in September.
JMU Groups
This is a great time to get connected with the following groups at JMU: Madison Hispanic Caucus (MHC), the Center for Multicultural Student Services (CMSS), the Latinx Student Alliance (LSA), Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies (LAXC). Find more information about Hispanic Heritage Month events by following JMU CMSS (@jmucmss) or the LSA (@jmu_lsa) on Instagram.
Hispanic Heritage in Our Collections
- Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies: This research guide includes resources for research related to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latinxs.
- From Workers to Owners: Hispanic Entrepreneurs in the Shenandoah Valley: This article by Laura H. Zarrugh, Ph.D. was made possible by two Burruss Local History Grants (Historical Research Grants in Shenandoah Valley History).
Curious About the Terms “Hispanic” and “Latinx”?
Check out this Code Switch podcast or this NPR article or Pew Research report to learn more.
Join the National Celebration
Visit hispanicheritagemonth.gov to learn about even more ways to celebrate, learn, and connect during National Hispanic Heritage Month.