Hispanic Heritage Month
At Amarillo College, we are classified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This means that a majority of our beautiful Amarillo College students classify themselves as Hispanic. According to datausa.io, Amarillo has a population of approximately 25% Hispanic individuals. This is cause for celebration! September 15 - October 15 is the designated month to celebrate our Hispanic friends and family and to show some extra appreciation for who they are and the beautiful culture that they bring to Amarillo. There are some fun events coming up to celebrate, and we would love for you to be informed and invited!
Hispanic Heritage Luncheon 2023
Thursday, October 12th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Amarillo Civic Center | Grand Plaza
The Amarillo Hispanic Chamber partners with the main organizer, Los Barrios de Amarillo, and the Barrio Neighborhood Planning Committee for this special event, honors and recognizes local leaders in our Amarillo community. Join in celebrating the contribution Hispanic and Latin Americans have made to American society and culture at the 9th Annual Hispanic Heritage Luncheon and Awards Celebration!
Individual tickets are $50 and table sponsorships start at $400 (8 people). For more information, please visit losbarriosdeamarillo.org.
Fiesta Under the Stars
Saturday, September 23rd from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Washington Street Campus | Amphitheater and CHT Area
The Amarillo College Music Department is tuning up to present an outdoor concert influenced by Latin-American music called "Fiesta Under the Stars". Concert-goers are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enhance their enjoyment of the family-friendly event. Food trucks will be available for all your dinner and snacking needs.
Hispanic Heritage Featured Reads
Available throughout Hispanic Heritage Month
Washington Street Campus | Lynn Library
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Lynn Library has set up a display featuring books about the history of Hispanic culture, what it's like to be a Latina in American politics, and so much more. You will also find some great books scattered throughout each of the library shelves regarding art, culture, history, and a few great fiction stories written by Hispanic authors. Below are just a few of the featured reads you will find:
- Bird of paradise: How I became Latina by Raquel Cepeda (main display)
- Unauthorized Portraits of Latino Immigrants by Marisol Clark-Ibanez & Richelle S. Swan (main display)
- Central America's Forgotten History by Aviva Chomsky (main display)
- Pre-Columbian Art of Mexico and Central America by Hasso Von Winning (art section)
Blog co-written by Aubrey Brice, Learning Experience Designer and Taylor Bingham
