Hispanic Heritage Month 2021

September 30, 2021

National Hispanic Heritage Month commenced on Sept. 15, a common anniversary of independence for many Latin American countries, according to the Library of Congress.

The month celebrates the history and culture of “American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America," until Oct. 15.

Located in a Hispanic Serving Institution such as Sacramento State with approximately 11,004 Hispanic and Latino students, The State Hornet has compiled previous coverage on this page relating to the Hispanic and Latino community in celebration of this month. Future coverage on the Hispanic and Latino community will also be highlighted on this page.

Sac State students celebrate

The State Hornet spoke with Hispanic and Latino students on campus to learn more about what this month signifies to them and about their experiences here at Sac State. Watch the video here.

News

Political science major Kristal Padilla speaks about her journey in pursuing higher education during the “Spotlighting Plática” hosted virtually by CHLFSA on Sept. 23, 2021. She transferred to Sac State after three years of attending De Anza College. (Screenshot by Erick Amaya).

‘Spotlighting Plática’ showcases Sac State Latinx community members

The Chicanx/Latinx Faculty and Staff Association held its first “Spotlighting Plática” where professor Joanna Nuñez, Serna Center coordinator Noel Mora and student Kristal Padilla shared their journey in higher education. Read more on the plática here.

Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta speaks during a campaign rally with former President Bill Clinton on March 20, 2016 at Central High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Huerta spoke on voting, the national census and anti-racism at a virtual event hosted by Sacramento State's Serna Center Friday. "Dolores Huerta" by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta urges students to vote, condemns racism

Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta spoke on the importance of voting, the census and anti-racism for Sac State’s Serna Center virtual event on Oct. 9, 2020. The 90-year-old icon and activist is known for her leadership in the farm labor movement and her advocacy for the working poor, women’s rights and civic action. Read more here.

(Left to right) Joel Santiago, Dr. Viridiana Diaz and Noel Mara discuss different Latinx clubs and resources offered at Sacramento State on Wednesday, Sept.15, 2021, for “La Bienvenida.” While the event was held online, Mara expressed joy to be back on campus.

Serna Center hosts ‘La Bienvenida,’ a celebration of Sac State’s Latinx community

The Serna Center hosted their annual “La Bienvenida” event, focused on showcasing Latinx clubs and resources at Sac State. Read more here.

Sacramento City Councilman Eric Guerra recalls his early years as a student at Sacramento State on Monday, March 1, 2021. Guerra announced he is running for California State Senate in 2022. Photo taken via Zoom.

Sacramento City Councilman Eric Guerra reflects on journey to state Senate candidacy

Sac State alumnus and five-year Sacramento City Councilman Eric Guerra announced his candidacy for the California State Senate District 6 seat on Feb. 20, 2021. Guerra spoke with The State Hornet and recalled his early years as a student on March 1. Read more here.

From left to right, in this photo illustration are DACA recipients Israel Flores, Denisse Garcia and Erik Ramirez. The California State University recently granted funds for schools in their system to offer legal services to DACA recipients.

‘Nothing in my life is secure’: Sac State DACA recipients speak out

The State Hornet spoke to Sac State Dreamers about their experience being undocumented after former President Donald Trump threatened the existence of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Read more on their experiences here.

Noticias en Español

Estudiantes y organizaciones en Sacramento State tienen sus propias ideas en como el nuevo jefe de policía del campus Chet Madison y la policía de un entero pueden trabajar a lo mejor para servir la comunidad. Freshman Ryan Sorenson, quien está enfocando su carrera en justicia criminal, dijo que ella cree que la policía debe enfocar en prevenir acoso sexual y asalto en el campus. Foto del fondo tomada por Mercy Sosa. Gráfico creado en Canva por Mercy Sosa.

Comunidad de Sac State comparte pensamientos sobre la policía del campus y el nuevo jefe

Al principio del semestre de otoño 2021, ex diputado jefe de la oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Sacramento Chet Madison Jr. empezó como el jefe del departamento de policía para Sac State. Haga clic aquí.

Estudiantes nuevos y regresando se podrán sentir agobiados por regresar al campus por primera vez en 18 meses. El State Hornet ha creado una guía y mapa virtual para asistir estudiantes en navegar lugares importantes alrededor de campus. Gráfico creado en Canva.

Regreso en-campus: Un guia para navegar Sac State

El State Hornet ha creado un guía para ayudar a los estudiantes a encontrar edificios importantes, comodidades y otros lugares después de 18 meses de lecturas virtuales. Haga clic aquí.

El Avispón Del Estado

El State Hornet ha lanzado un nuevo podcast semanal en español que recapitula las noticias más importantes de la semana.

En este episodio del podcast El Avispón del Estado, el editor de cobertura en Español Erick Salgado y la editora digital Mercy Sosa repasan sobre las noticias más importantes del semestre.

Un podcast es una emisión de radio que se puede escuchar en medio electrónico como su teléfono, computadora o tableta electrónica.

Opinion

Magaly Muñoz

“Latinx kids want to be the best because we’re so determined to give our generation’s culture a better reputation than the one that precedes us, but at what cost are we breaking down these stereotypes?”

Read more in her testimonial on mental illness in the Mexican community here.

Estefany Nuñez

“It was refreshing to have a Latinx lead in the gothic genre.”

Read more in Nuñez' review of 10 books they read in quarantine here.

Arts & Entertainment

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Sac State alumnus turns making music into a business

Sac State alumnus Jorge De La Cruz, known by his stage name Jay Cruz, has gone from playing music in his garage to performing on the big stage. Read more here.

Banda La Octava Maravilla takes the stage at El Grito hosted by Sac State's UNIQUE programs. Their style of music is known as banda, a musical ensemble of brass wind instruments.

Mexican Independence celebrated at Sac State’s El Grito

Banda La Octava Maravilla headlined El Grito, an event in celebration of Mexican Independence hosted by Sacramento State’s UNIQUE Programs, in the University Ballroom on Sept. 13, 2019. Read more here.