Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Us

During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), join us in celebrating the contributions of Latinx and Hispanic communities around the world by engaging in local events or learning more about Hispanic and Latinx history, identity, and resilience.

Movies to Watch

Kanopy

Check out the Hispanic Americans film collection of 129 streaming videos in Kanopy – an award-winning video streaming service providing access to more than 30,000 independent and documentary films, available to you for free as a member of the JMU community. Top-rated movies include:

Platino Educa

Explore Platino Educa, a Spanish language film streaming platform with over 300 films from Spain and Latin America covering a broad range of themes, including art, history, environmental science, and social justice. Films have Spanish and English subtitles.

Hispanic Heritage in Our Collections

• Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies: This research guide includes resources for research related to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latinxs.
• From Workers to Owners: Hispanic Entrepreneurs in the Shenandoah Valley: This article by Laura H. Zarrugh, Ph.D. was made possible by two Burruss Local History Grants (Historical Research Grants in Shenandoah Valley History).

JMU Groups and Events

Check out CMSS Hispanic Heritage Month events by visiting their websites and learn about more events by following JMU CMSS (@jmucmss) or the LSA (@jmu_lsa) on Instagram.

This is also a great time to get connected with the following groups or units at JMU: Madison Hispanic Caucus (MHC), the Center for Multicultural Student Services (CMSS), the Latinx Student Alliance (LSA), or Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies (LAXC).

Curious About the Terms “Hispanic” and “Latinx”?

Check out this 2026 Pew Research Center Report to learn more.

Join the National Celebration

Visit the website of the National Museum of the American Latino to learn about even more ways to celebrate, learn, and connect during National Hispanic Heritage Month.