Hispanic Heritage Month
9.15 - 10.15

Curated by A. Gamez

9/17/19 - fRIDA KAHLO - MEXICO

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are recognizing the iconic Frida Kahlo whose work continues to amaze and inspire.

“Nothing is absolute. Everything changes, everything moves, everything revolves, everything flies and goes away”

-Frida Kahlo

9/24 - Science & Social Contributions - Mexico

This week we’re giving a shout out to Mexico! This Central American country has not only given us popcorn, chewing gum, and TacoTuesday; they blessed the world with three nobel prize winners in diplomacy, literature, and science.

10/1 - ECONOMIC & CULTURAL ADVANCES - panama

Another week of Hispanic recognition! Let's shine a little light on Panama. This Central American country is bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia and is widely known for its canal. 

Panamanian culture is a hybrid of African, Native Panamanian, and European culture - specifically Spanish. For example, the tamborito is a Spanish dance that was blended with Native American rhythms and dance moves.

We’re not done yet… 10/8

This week we highlight Venezuela! Once one of Latin America’s most prosperous countries, Venezuela now faces an economic and political crisis. With remembrance of its history, here's a glimpse of Venezuela today.

wRAPPING UP … 10/15

But we’re going out in style!