Hispanic Heritage Month

Curiosity Connections: Living Legacy of Chicanos: Linda and José Garcia’s Half Century of History (Read More)

Register here! Jose Garcia and Linda Garcia-Perez will join us for a special Curiosity Connections in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. José and Linda Garcia will open the journal of their lives in the United States for in-depth look at what it's like to be members of one of the nation's fastest growing minority populations. They'll explain contemporary terms such as "Latin-X" and delve into their 50-year journey of sharing the history, arts, and culture of their ancestors. Through personal stories from their education, careers and marriage, the Garcias will reveal their thoughts on nepantla, or "living on the line" between two cultures. Register at Eventbrite now!

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Courageous Mujer Podcast: Yolanda Nuncio (Read More)

United by Culture Media an affiliate of the Lexington Community Foundation and in association with the Courageous Mujer Podcast are all coming together for Hispanic Heritage Month. During our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration we will be visiting with six Latinas throughout the state to discuss identity, culture and accomplishments. Courageous Mujer Podcast host Gladys Godinez will kick off this special programming on Wednesday September 15th, 2021 with special guest Yolanda Nuncio. Courageous Mujer Podcast is focused on embracing, uplifting and celebrating Latinas in Nebraska and the Heartland. All of the podcasts will begin at 12 p.m. CST Tune in here!

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Virtual Live Lecture: The Perfect Latino (Read More)

Javier Avila is professor of humanities and social sciences at Northampton Community College, 2015 Pennsylvania Professor of the Year honoree, 2016 Hispanic Leader of the Year and 2021 recipient of the William Aguilar Cultural Award. With Ávila’s unique blend of comedy and poetry, The Perfect Latino offers a close examination of the American Latino experience. People of all ages and from all walks of life enjoy the stories interspersed with Ávila’s original poetry. Powerful, moving, and profoundly educational, The Perfect Latino transcends boundaries of color, ethnicity, and geography. Funding for this program was provided by Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. DATE: Monday, September 20 TIME: 6:30-7:45 P.M. CDT LOCATION: Connect to ZOOM

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