Latinx Heritage Month 2025

Monday, Sep 15, 2025 - Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025

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From September 15 to October 15, Latinx Heritage Month offers a dedicated time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx communities in the United States. Rooted in the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries, this celebration reflects the richness and diversity of the Latinx experience. 

As part of our Honoring and Celebrating initiative, we invite the campus community to read, watch, listen, engage, reflect, and share. Whether you’re exploring these resources for the first time or reconnecting with your own heritage, we hope you find moments of insight, solidarity, and inspiration. 

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Como Tú / Like You / Like Me

by Richard Blanco

Link to the poem

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The Alt. Latino Playlist

from NPR Music

Listen here

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My Identity is a Superpower - Not an Obstable

by America Ferrera

Link to the TedTalk Video

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UC Irvine: La Bienvenida

organized by the Latinx Resource Center. 
Friday, September 26 at 5pm.

Link to register

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OIE Coffee Hour!

Thursday, October 16, 12 -1pm

Aldrich Hall 107

Reflect

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Reflection

"What does it mean to be seen, heard, and valued in a society that often marginalizes difference? How can I contribute to creating more inclusive spaces in my community?"
—Inspired by Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria E. Anzaldúa (1987)

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American Historia: Solidarity in a New Era

directed by Ben DeJesus

Link to Video

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Share your story!

Tag our IG @inclusionuci

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I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

by Erika L. Sanchez

Link to the library

Additional Information about the Above Activities: 

Read:

  • Como Tú / Like You / Like Me by Richard Blanco: In this piece, Blanco reflects on migration, belonging, and common humanity. The poem is written in both English and Spanish, moving fluidly between the two languages.  
  • I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez: A teenager comes to terms with losing her sister and finds herself amid the pressures, expectations, and stereotypes of growing up in a Mexican American home. 

Watch: 

  • In her powerful TED Talk, "My Identity is a Superpower — Not an Obstacle," actor, director, and activist America Ferrera explores the need for authentic representation in media. She shares her personal journey in Hollywood, revealing how she once viewed her identity — her brown skin, curly hair, and Latina heritage — as barriers to success. Ferrera discusses the internalized biases she faced and how she ultimately recognized the importance of challenging the systems that uphold exclusion. Her message is a call to action: to embrace and celebrate our full identities, and to demand space for diverse voices and stories in the mainstream.
  • American Historia: Solidarity in a New Era (Public Broadcasting Service, 2024): Host John Leguizamo explores the rise of the new empire, the United States. While Latinos were often relegated to the fringes of mainstream society, they made profound contributions to the fabric of the U.S. and beyond. Reflecting on his journey, John learns that Latinos were not just an asterisk in history, but that Latino history is the history of the United States. 

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Engage:  

Reflect:  

  • "What does it mean to be seen, heard, and valued in a society that often marginalizes difference? How can I contribute to creating more inclusive spaces in my community?"
    —Inspired by Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria E. Anzaldúa (1987) 

Share:  

  • Share your story and tag us on IG @inclusionuci
    • Recommend your favorite Latinx authors, artists, or creators
    • Tag a Latinx-owned business or organization you support

Connect: Join us at OIE Coffee Hour! 

  • Thursday, October 16: 12 -1pm, Aldrich Hall 107. Light refreshments will be served

CAMPUS RESOURCES

 

DEPARTMENTS, PROGRAMS, AND CENTERS

 

ORGANIZATIONS AND CAMPUS GROUPS

  • UC Irvine has multiple student organizations, professional associations, and campus groups offering opportunities for support and community engagement for Latinx students. Find more information in the UCI Latinx Resources Database or through CampusGroups.
  • The Chican@/Latin@ Staff Association provides a social support network and serves as an advocacy group for the Chicano/Latino campus community.
  • The UC Irvine Latino Alumni Chapter provides professional and social networking opportunities for UCI Latino alumni and mentorship for current UCI students.

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