Happy Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month, Emerson! Celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15, this month honors the history, culture, and contributions of communities from Latin America, South America, the Caribbean, and Spain.
Originally established in 1968 as a week-long observance, it was expanded to a month-long celebration in 1988.
Communities across the globe are enriched by the leadership, creativity, and resilience of Latine and Hispanic cultures, whose traditions, stories, and innovations continue to shape our shared future.
The 2025 theme, selected from community submissions by the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers, comes from A. Berrios de Gacharna: “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.” This theme reminds us that by celebrating the legacy of those who came before us, we also build pathways for generations to come.
To our Latine and Hispanic community members, we share in your joy and celebration! And we invite all students, staff, and faculty to join the upcoming events in honor of Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month.
Emerson Events
Salsa Night – October 2
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Salsa Night! Join us for an evening of music, movement, and community featuring a salsa workshop led by Salsa y Control, in collaboration with Amigos and Emerson Urban Dance Theatre. No experience or partner needed, just come ready to dance! Afterwards join us at the Dining Hall for a curated dinner with Amigos.
Thursday, October 2, 6:00 p.m.
Judee Theater, SPC, Little Building, 80 Boylston St.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) – November 4
Join us as we honor Día de los Muertos with a community altar, reflection, and celebration.
Counseling Services will share about navigating grief, followed by Amigos leading a gathering in the Cultural Center to decorate sugar skull cookies together.
Tuesday, November 4, 6:00 p.m.
Lobby of 172 Tremont St.
Boston Public Library Events
The Boston Public Library features an exciting month of programming, including documentary screenings of Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It, and The Rise and Fall of the Brown Buffalo about Chicano activist Oscar Zeta Acosta. There will also be a musical performance from Chilean singer-songwriter Ricardo Parra.
Los Angeles Events
American Cinematheque and Beyond Fest proudly announce a spectacular celebration of the great filmmaker, Guillermo del Toro.
Está Vivo: The Gods and Monsters of Guillermo del Toro is a 12-film retrospective featuring restorations, rare 35 mm screenings, and director’s cuts.
The series also includes four special sessions with del Toro himself, offering stories and insights into his visionary work.
Learn More
Emerson College Iwasaki Library Guide: Hispanic Heritage Month
Southern Poverty Law Center: Unmaking “Hispanic”: Teaching the Creation of Hispanic Identity
PBS: Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month Documentaries Exploring Diverse Latino Experiences