National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
WCC is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15–Oct. 15 with many activities for you to participate in! Check below for a full schedule of events, and join us in honoring the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of the Hispanic community.
Week 1 Activities – Hispanic Celebrities
September 15
First day of Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16
Watch video: “Understanding Hispanic Heritage”
Watch video: “10 Hispanic Inventors Who’ve Changed Your Life”
September 17
Wear your Hispanic Bandera/Flag!
(Join us in the WLC Student Lounge between 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m. for a photo opportunity!)
September 18
Trivia Tournament! Test your knowledge.
Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz
Influential Hispanics and Inventors Quiz
Week 2 Activities – Hispanic History
September 23
Watch video: “A brief history of Spanish”
Watch video: “10 brief points political history of latin American”
September 24
Wear your Traditional Hispanic Clothes!
(Join us in the WLC Student Lounge between 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m. for a photo opportunity!)
September 25
Trivia Tournament! Elite 8
Spanish Language History Quiz
Latin American History Quiz
Week 3 Activities – Hispanic Art
September 30
Watch video: “The Most Influential Latin American Artists”
Watch video: “We Need to Talk About Latin American Cinema”
October 1
Representing Frida and Diego Day
(Join us in the WLC Student Lounge between 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m. for a photo opportunity!)
October 2
Trivia Tournament! Quarter Final
Most Influential Artists Quiz
Latino Filmmakers Quiz
Week 4 Activities – Hispanic Music and Dance
October 7
Watch video: “Mariachi & Folklorico: Celebrating Our Mexican Heritage Through Music and Dance”
Event: “El Huapango de Moncayo” Listening Exercise with Esteban Guzmán (WLC 161) at 12 p.m.
October 9
Trivia Tournament! Semifinal
Hispanic Music Quiz
October 12
Hispanic Heritage Day
Week 5 Activities – Hispanic Gastronomy (Food)
October 14
Watch video: “A Taste of Culture 1”
Watch video: “A Taste of Culture 2”
Watch video: “A Taste of Culture 3”
Watch video: “The Wonders of Hispanic Cuisine”
Watch video: “Germán Santillán: A Taste of Mexico’s Ancient Chocolate-making Tradition”
October 15
Wear your Hispanic National Football Jersey!
(Join us in the WLC Student Lounge between 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m. for a photo opportunity!)
October 16
Trivia Tournament! Final
Hispanic Gastronomy Quiz
October 17
Awards Ceremony – Location TBD
October 18
Futbol Game: Faculty vs. Students
Sign-up sheet coming soon!
For more information, please contact:
Danielle Herring
919.739.6882
dvherring@theredpillbooks.com
Hakima Harris
919.739.6846
hsharris@theredpillbooks.com