Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board invites you to visit the Hispanic Art Expressions Exhibit, “I Speak Spanglish”. The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 31.

• Stephen P. Clark Center
  111 NW 1st Street, Lobby 
  8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

This year’s exhibition was designed in collaboration with Embajadores del Arte, and it aims to highlight the multitude of Hispanic countries that make up Miami-Dade County and celebrates the significance of bilingualism in our community. Event participants will be able to take photos with the interactive exhibit, immersing themselves in the art expression, and taking a deep dive into the fascinating traditions of the Hispanic culture.

During the month of September, the following countries celebrate the anniversary of their independence: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, México and Chile. The observance of Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan and enacted into law in 1988 to cover a 30-day period which includes the last half of the month of September and the first half of the month of October.

Learn more about the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board or call 305-375-5098.

In addition, the Miami-Dade Public Library System is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of online programs, outdoor events and recommended reads for all ages.