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Why does this heritage celebration start in the middle of a month? September 15th is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18. 
  • Read books by Latinx authors and learn more about the history of Latinx communities in Los Angeles. Here are couple great books to start with:
    • Boyle Heights, How a Los Angeles Neighborhood Became the Future of American Democracy, by George J. Sánchez
    • Latino Los Angeles: Transformations, Communities, and Activism, edited by Enrique C. Ochoa Gilda L. Ochoa
  • LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes - LA Plaza centers the Latino experience and provides a space to uplift, share, and preserve the stories of Mexicans, Mexican Americans, and Latinx people in Southern California.
  • The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture - Visit this awesome art museum and academic center in Riverside. The center is focused on the presentation and study of Chicano art from across the United States.
  • Latino Public Broadcasting - Check out programming through Latino Public Broadcasting, the leader of the development, production, acquisition and distribution of non-commercial educational and cultural media that is representative of Latino people, or addresses issues of particular interest to Latino Americans.  
  • National Institute of the American Latino - The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino advances the representation, understanding and appreciation of Latino history and culture in the United States. The museum provides resources and collaborates with other museums to expand scholarly research, public programs, digital content, collections and more.

Act

Support local Latinx owned businesses and pop-up events. Here are some ACFC community favorites:

Celebrate

ACFC Watch Party at Guelaguetza
Saturday, September 14
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El Grito
Friday, September 15 - Gloria Molina Grand Park, DTLA
The City of Los Angeles will mark the beginning of Latino Heritage Month with the annual celebration of El Grito – a commemoration of Mexican Independence. Free public event featuring live music and a variety of festivities for the whole family to enjoy.
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4th Annual Deaf Latinos Expo
Saturday, September 21 - Plaza de la Raza
This event will feature a variety of activities, workshops, performances, and vendors showcasing the vibrant diversity of Deaf Latino culture.
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ACFC’s Celebración de Culturas Night!
Friday, September 27 - BMO Stadium
Catch Angel City FC take on Washington Spirit with special performances and activities before and during the game.
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Los Angeles Libros Festival
Saturday, September 28 - Los Angeles Central Library
A full day of entertainment featuring Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, musical performances, authors, workshops, books, and community.
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Queerceañera
Saturday, October 5 - LA LGBT Center
An inclusive reimagining of the quinceañera tradition. Queerce is a lively cultural summit that blends traditional customs with a modern twist, celebrating LA’s diverse queer Latinx community while challenging conventional gender norms and barriers to accessibility.
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Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade and Festival
Saturday, October 5 - Pasadena
Following the parade, guests will enjoy a festival featuring live entertainment, educational booths, free activities for children, and food available for purchase.
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Muertos Art Walk
Saturday, October 5 - Olvera Street, DTLA
Featuring more than 30 local artists selling original artwork, clothing, jewelry, face painting and more. 
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Museum of Latin American Art
Visit for free on Sundays! 
Located in Long Beach, MOLAA is one of the only museums in the U.S. dedicated to featuring and highlighting both modern and contemporary Latin American art.
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The Ford Theater
Check out the calendar of special performances all month long at The Ford Theater, featuring Latinx performers.
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Give

Founded in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees. CHIRLA is a place for organizations and people who support human rights to work together for policies that advance justice and full inclusion for all immigrants.
The TransLatin@ Coalition (TLC) was founded in 2009 by a group of Transgender and Gender nonconforming and Intersex (TGI) immigrant women in Los Angeles, California, as a grassroots response to address the specific needs of TGI Latin@ immigrants who live in the United States.
Southern California's Largest Non-Profit Deportation Defense Organization. “We are a next-generation social justice law firm that defends our immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system.”
The largest Central American immigrant rights organization in the country, empowers Central Americans and all immigrants by defending human and civil rights, working for social and economic justice, and promoting cultural diversity.
 
A non-profit, community development financial institution (CDFI) serving Los Angeles County and beyond. Our mission is to serve underinvested communities and build thriving local economies by improving access to transformative capital, and advancing policy through collaborative research and community-driven advocacy.
 
A community-led social action non-profit organization based in Pomona, CA whose mission is to organize to build intergenerational power and wellness for youth and immigrant families in Pomona.
 
To end violence and promote peace in Central American communities through violence prevention and intervention, the promotion of human rights in immigrant communities, and the empowerment of youth and families to achieve their full potential in a just, safe, and healthy society both in Los Angeles and El Salvador.
 
Building a movement of civically engaged philanthropic leaders, investing in Latino-led organizations, and increasing political participation of Latinos in California.
 
Provides holistic wellness through education, programming, exhibitions, and publishing in order to empower women and girls through the creation of community.
 
A non-profit legal organization providing free and affordable immigration services to underrepresented immigrants in California and Nevada.
 
Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community.
 
The mission of Latino Equality Alliance (LEA), a project of Community Partners,  is to advocate for safety, equity and wellness for the Latinx Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + community.
 
A museum and community hub that celebrates the history, culture, values, and traditions of Mexicans, Mexican Americans, and all Latinos in Southern California. Always looking for volunteers to provide in-gallery support and facilitate hands-on workshops.
 
An organization dedicated to building political power in the Latino community so that the voices and values of Latinos are reflected at every level of government and in the policies that drive our country forward.
 
A civic engagement organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy.
 
“We center and amplify Latina/x voices so we can transform the systems and narratives that influence our ability to reclaim our bodies and our lives. We build our activist base, shape policies, and shift culture to fuel a larger reproductive justice movement for health, dignity, and justice.”
 
A non-profit founded in 2018 dedicated to amplifying Salvadorans of all backgrounds through cultural events. Our mission is to create inclusive experiences that celebrate, educate, and explore the beauty of culture through music, arts, and cuisine.
 
A nonprofit serving as a community resource center providing clothing and household items to individuals, groups and organizations as well as being a source for youth capacity building in a nonprofit environment.  Our programs form partnerships with schools, corporations and government agencies in order to serve the community.