Latinx Heritage Month takes place every year from September 15 to October 15. The Latinx community includes any person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race and are the largest racial/ethnic minority population in the U.S.  Latinx heritage month begins on September 15 because signifies the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries which include Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua (all on September 15th), Mexico (on September 16th), and Chile (September 18).  Events throughout campus are being hosted by the Latino Native American Cultural Center, in partnership with many campus partners and community partners. Check out the events calendar to learn more.