Latinx History Month Calendar 2020

The SF LGBT Center is excited to partner with Aguilas, Queer Cultural Center, and QWOCMAP to produce our first Queer Latinx History Month programming. See below for a calendar, marking a person or cultural learning for each day of the month. We are also hosting a series of events throughout the month featuring art, film, music, and dance. Full listing of events here.

Latinx Heritage Month started as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. In 1988, it expanded to a month-long observation starting September 15 and continuing through October 15. During the month, we highlight and honor the contributions of Americans of Mexican, Spanish, Caribbean, and Central and South American descent in all aspects of American life. The mid-September start date honors the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, while Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on September 16 and 18, respectively.

Queer Latinx History Month Innovators & Traditions:

“Too often, we view history as static; a set of facts to be observed rather than celebrated; ideas that have been memorialized rather than tools for constructing a better present. As a result, history is sometimes devalued, especially in regards to marginalized communities, and it ultimately works to the detriment of us all. This is why Latinx Heritage Month is so important […]. Daily stories featuring images of Latinx immigrants being brutalized, accompanied by racist rhetoric from the highest echelons of power, are that much more damaging when we deprive our society of the knowledge of all the amazing historical contributions of people from the Latinx diaspora. Not just education, but celebration of these contributions is key to dispelling the myths that are fueling attacks on Latinx people, as well as empowering the community to continue positively shaping our society in spite of the oppression.” – Yvette Alex-Assensoh

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