LATINE HERITAGE MONTH 2026
This Latine Heritage Month, CMA invites us to reconnect, celebrate our identities, and come together in community!
This year’s Latine Heritage Month theme is “Sin Disculpas, Pura Cultura,” a call to celebrate our cultures, identities, and stories boldly and without apology. It recognizes that there is no single way to be Latine and honors the many backgrounds, traditions, languages, experiences, and identities that make our community so diverse.
Special shoutout to our Mi Gente Cultural Chairs!
Lizeth Rocha Rocha ’27 and Sara Solis Romero ’28, for their help and support in making this month possible!
A special thank you to Daisy Castillo-Isidro ’28 for creating the beautiful design for our theme and Jasmine Cuevas-Lopez ’27 for helping create and develop this year’s theme!
Explore the calendar and join us for a month of culture, care, and connection! 🧡
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Calendar of Events
| Event | Date & Time | Location | Host(s) | Link (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latine Heritage Month 2026 Kickoff | Tuesday, September 15, 11:00AM - 1:00PM | BC Plaza | Center for Multicultural Affairs (CMA) x Mi Gente | https://cglink.me/2do/r2281453 |
| Drag Dinner & Lotería with Kali Fuchis | Thursday, September 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm | CMA Coalition Space 2 | CMA x Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) | https://cglink.me/2do/r2281454 |
| Latine Heritage Month Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Acevedo | Saturday, September 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Smith Warehouse Bay 5 | https://cglink.me/2do/r2281456 | |
| Tacos in the Sukkah with Jewtinos | Wednesday, September 30, 7:45pm - 9:00 | Freeman Center | CMA x Jewtinos x JLD | https://cglink.me/2do/r2285321 |
Most of the events listed are available on DukeGroups! For more on Latine Heritage Month, contact melissa.arcila@duke.edu.