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CELEBRACIÓN DE CULTURAS RESOURCE HUB

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.

LEARN

Hispanas Organized for Political Equality® (HOPE) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to ensuring political and economic parity for Latinas through leadership, advocacy, and education to benefit all communities and the status of women. Over the past 35 years, HOPE’s innovative leadership programming has served over 65,000 Latinas, offering them the skills, knowledge, confidence, and collective power to lead our communities. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, our organization continues to lead the way.

In partnership with Salvies Who Lunch, “Pasion de Volcan: CentAm Q Voices of Resilience” is an explorative conversation with a dynamic group of Central Americans, discussing the profound impact of community, expression, and resilience. Each speaker shares personal insights on how their cultural backgrounds, identities, and experiences have built resilience in the face of systemic challenges, migration, and social inequality. The audience will be reminded that the passion for creativity and building community, fosters unity, and healing for future generations looking for connection and purpose.

Thursday, September 18

3581 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA 92501. Free admission is available during Riverside Arts Walk (First Thursday of each month, 6 pm – 9 pm), First Sundays (First Sunday of each month, 12 pm – 5 pm.

The Cheech is the first museum in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to showcasing Chicano art and culture.

 

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HOPEYoungProsSummit

Designed for leaders ages 18–26, this one-day conference offers career-building workshops, inspiring stories from corporate and community leaders, and a powerful network of peers.

Friday, October 17

CHIRLALogo

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) was founded in 1986. CHIRLA is a California leader with national impact made of diverse immigrant families and individuals who act as agents of social change to achieve a world with freedom of mobility, full human rights, and true participatory democracy. CHIRLA is the recipient of net proceeds for ACFC’s Immigrant City FC shirts.

LA street vendor Campaign

The L.A. Street Vendor Solidarity Fund was spearheaded by Inclusive Action for the City, East L.A. Community Corporation, Public Counsel and Community Power Collective.

 

CELEBRATE

LatinoCarnaval

Save the Date for the first EVER Latino Carnaval in South Central!

Saturday, October 11

LeaLA

The premier U.S. celebration of Spanish-language literature and culture, LéaLA brings together renowned authors, cultural leaders and readers of all ages to celebrate the richness of Spanish-language literature. The 2025 edition promises engaging panels, performances and activities designed to inspire and connect the community through the power of reading.

Thursday, September 25 - Sunday, September 28

LACountyHHM

Check out LA County Public Library’s extensive and free programming throughout the month.

GIVE

HOPE Hispanas organized for political equality
Latinas come to HOPE with a vision for a brighter future, and they graduate from our programs with the skills, knowledge, confidence, and collective ability to transform their communities and the world.
CA Latinas for Reproductive Justice

We build Latinas'/es' power and cultivate leadership through community organizing and education, policy advocacy, narrative shift, and community-informed research to achieve reproductive justice for all of our communities.

elNido family centers

El Nido Family Centers is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit creating pathways to lasting stability and well-being for individuals and families.

Our mission is to educate and empower Latinas by sharing technical knowledge, business skills, and entrepreneurship resources through hands-on workshops, strategic partnerships, and community events.