Welcoming Hispanic Heritage Month 2026

Sep 01, 2025
Illustration of a decorated lamp with a flame, flowers, and greenery, featuring the words 鈥淣uestra Gente Heritage Month.鈥

大象视频 is proud to celebrate Nuestra Gente Heritage Month 2026 with this year鈥檚 theme, Aqu铆 Seguimos/We鈥檙e Still Here. Throughout September and October, RCC will host a series of events celebrating the history, culture, creativity, resilience, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. From art and music to conversations, panels, and cultural celebrations, Nuestra Gente Heritage Month offers opportunities for our campus community to learn, connect, and celebrate together. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, RCC is proud to recognize the people, stories, and traditions that continue to shape our college, our community, and beyond. We invite you to join us throughout the month as we celebrate culture, community, pride, and the voices that remind us: Aqu铆 Seguimos 鈥 we鈥檙e still here.

Nuestra Gente Heritage Month Events

11 am - 1 pm
CIS-114AB
Join RCC for an HSI Celebraci贸n featuring keynote speaker Cynthia Olivo, Fullerton College President, as we come together to celebrate our community and RCC鈥檚 continued commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Noon - 2 pm
Digital Library, 2nd Floor
Celebrate the launch of the F.U.E.G.O. exhibit, highlighting fuerza, unidad, esperanza, gente, and or铆genes. The event will feature keynote speaker Profesora Citlalli Anahuac.

12:30 - 2:30 pm
CIS-114A
Join us for a panel celebrating mujeres in STEM and the experiences, achievements, and perspectives of women making an impact in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
CIS-114AB
Join us for El Camino Hacia Excelencia, featuring keynote speaker Martha Garcia, Mt. SAC President, for a conversation centered on leadership, achievement, and the journey toward excellence.

10 am - 3 pm
Mine Okubo Ave.
Celebrate the artistry, history, and cultural significance of lowrider culture at RCC鈥檚 Lowrider Car Show. Stop by Mine Okubo Avenue to see a showcase of vehicles and connect with the campus community.

2 - 4 pm
CIS-114A
Come together for an afternoon of poetry, storytelling, and creative expression featuring Stephanie Berenice. Students and members of the RCC community are invited to celebrate culture and community through the power of words.

12:50 - 1:50 pm
Hall of Fame (Bradshaw 202)
Join us for Chicano Soul, featuring keynote speaker Arturo Meza, as we explore culture, identity, history, and the experiences that continue to shape the Chicano community.

3 - 5 pm
Bradshaw Cafeteria
Join us for We Are Here Because You Were There, featuring Profesora Citlalli Anahuac and Profesores Raul Campos and Daniel Topete. The program will bring our community together for an important conversation exploring history, identity, and the experiences that connect generations.