Hispanic Heritage Month 2022

September 22, 2022

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.

The State Hornet returns with its Hispanic Heritage Month page to commemorate the Hispanic community at Sacramento State.

Hispanic Heritage Month events

The University Union at Sacramento State Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2021. During regular in-person instruction, students may find the CARES office on the first floor of the University Union in room 1260.

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The University Union at Sacramento State Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2021. The "Hermosa Rebeldia Exhibit will be held at the University Union from Sept. 26 to Oct. 20.

What to look out for: Hermosa Rebeldia- reception & art exhibit feat. Xico Gonzalez

The University Union gallery at Sac State will feature artist Xico Gonzalez’s selection of posters in a new exhibit “Hermosa Rebeldia.” Gonzalez will display 15 years of social justice rallies, protests and marches from Sept. 26 to Oct. 20. A special reception will be held Sept. 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Recap: El Grito

UNIQUE and Gamma Zeta Alpha Inc. hosted "El Grito" concert at Serna Plaza on Sept. 16 for Mexican independence day. Watch The State Hornet's video by Julie Blunt and Cristian Gonzalez on the event.

Photos in gallery taken by Alyssa Branum.

State Hornet coverage on the Hispanic community

State Hornet Spotlight: Dr. Alma Flores talks about the importance of HSI funding and hiring more Latinx faculty

Digital Editor Mercy Sosa talks to Dr. Alma Flores, an assistant professor of Education at Sacramento State, about the funding Sac State receives for being a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the lack of Latinx representation in the faculty as a whole.

Watch more by clicking on the video above. For more on this topic listen to The State Hornet Spotlight podcast or read our in-depth article featuring the Hispanic community at Sac State.

The king of reggaeton has exited the building

Reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee announced his retirement from the music industry via social media mid-March. Spanish editor Laura De la Garza Garcia went around campus to ask students how they think Yankee’s departure will impact the music industry and influence upcoming artists. Click here to see more Daddy Yankee.

Alexis Perales

Mujeres Ayudando La Raza co-coordinator and third-year anthropology major Lexi Bravo poses in front of a tree outside of the Sac State Library on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Bravo said MAR helps Latinx students become more involved in their community.

Latina non-profit supplies feminine products and scholarships to students

Mujeres Ayudando La Raza, which translates to “women helping out the community,” supplied femenine products and scholarships to Sac State students. To read more by Alexis Perales click here.

Itzel Espinoza

Sac State second-year chemistry major Luz Ramirez poses across from the on campus bicycle compounds near Sacramento Hall on Monday, Sept.12, 2022. Ramirez said she struggles to have her difficulties as a student validated by her family.

‘I can’t share how I feel’: overcoming mental health

Fernanda Garcia is a criminal justice and sociology major at Sacramento State who has faced several mental health challenges while growing up in a Hispanic household.

Prior to attending Sac State, Garcia attended Sonoma State University, a predominantly white school.

“I really went through it because I didn’t feel like I fit in,” Garcia said.

When she would mention to her mom that she hated Sonoma State and how she was feeling depressed and unsure, her mother’s response was “suck it up and get through it,” Garcia said.

For many Hispanic and Latinx students, the ideology that mental health should not be prioritized is instilled from a young age. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), because of this stigma, many Latino households grow up hearing that only “crazy people” receive professional help for mental health issues.

In 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported suicide was the seventh leading cause of death among the Hispanic community. Read more here by Itzel Espinoza.

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Stephanie Cornejo, a third-year communications major at Sac State sits outside of El Favorito Taqueria on Oct. 3, 2022. Cornejo says she enjoys sitting in the patio area while sipping on an an agua fresca.

Tried and true so you can eat too: Best authentic Hispanic restaurants near campus

To commemorate the Hispanic Heritage month celebrations, the State Hornet tried various eateries near Sacramento State and got comments from students.

Check out some of the popular staple dishes near campus by Idaly Valencia here.

En Español

State Hornet Broadcast en Español: Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2022

El mes de la Herencia Hispana está a todo efecto. Los estudiantes de Sacramento State celebraron el primer día con un concierto dedicado al Día de la Independencia Mexicana el 15 de Septiembre con música en vivo y paletas.

Los estudiantes Hispanos recuerdan los remedios caseros que ellos usaban cuando eran niños. La reportera de cobertura en Español, Nancy Rodriguez, encontró que los estudiantes siguen usando la mayoría de los remedios caseros cuando se sienten enfermos.

Reportero de Deportes en Multimedia habla de deportes de Sac State, cubriendo todo lo bueno y malo del reportaje del State Hornet hasta este punto en la temporada. Para ver más hagan clic aquí.

!Si se puede!’ trabajadores agrícolas concluyen la marcha hacia la capital del Estado

Trabajadores agrícolas del grupo UFW realizaron una marcha desde Delano hasta Sacramento urgiendo al gobernador Gavin Newsom que firmara la ley 2183 que les otorga derechos de votar y de poder formar sindicatos.

Para más noticias de la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento refieran a la página “Spanish” en nuestro sitio web.

Click here to read this story in English.

Mas en Español

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@statehornet Estas con las noticias más recientes de el Avispón del Estado: Swastikas encontradas en la universidad de California campus Sacramento, el retorno de clubs y organizaciones al campus, el equipo de futbol americano gana contra universidad técnica de Utah y la cobertura del rapero Kendrick Lamar en el centro Golden 1. #fyp #sacstate #kendricklamar #bigstepperstour #sacramentotiktok #footballseason #collegefootball #sacstatefootball ♬ original sound - The State Hornet

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@statehornet Estas son las noticias más recientes de el Avispón del Estado: El resumen de la marcha de los trabajadores agrícolas Las victorias para el equipo de fútbol masculino de Sacramento State. La derrota del equipo de fútbol de Sacramento Republic FC y la expansión de la aplicación Buzly para las Universidades de California. #sacstate #sacramentorepublicfc #buzly #ufw #sacramento #sacramentotiktok #fyp #soccerlife ♬ original sound - The State Hornet

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, be on the look out for upcoming coverage of events by the Hispanic community happening around @sacstate! pic.twitter.com/IwGfpkVmtE
— The State Hornet (@TheStateHornet) September 16, 2022

Want to give a look at more past coverage by The State Hornet? Check out our page for Hispanic Heritage Month 2021.