Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 - October 15 and recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
Tile artist Carlos Valenzuela in front of his Tonali Mural in South Tucson. Watch the full Arizona Illustrated story here.
Enjoy a special collection of resources that celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latinx community.
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Special Programs
PBS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Monthpbs.org
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with new programs and specials available locally on PBS 6 and streaming on PBS.org and the PBS Video app throughout the duration of Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.
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Special Series
NPR Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthSomos NPR
National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S. runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. NPR celebrates these communities — with stories, podcasts and a Tiny Desk takeover, including "El Tiny" performances by J Balvin, Camila Cabello and other artists.
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Special Series
"El Tiny" Desk Takeovernpr.org
This year we're presenting an unprecedented display (for NPR, at least) of Latin music via our takeover of the Tiny Desk (home) concerts series.
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Special Series
Latinos in Hollywoodnpr.org
Latinos have been part of Hollywood since the silent film era but are still underrepresented in front of and behind the camera.
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Online
Latino Public Broadcastinglpbp.org
Latino Public Broadcasting is the leader of the development, production, acquisition and distribution of non-commercial educational and cultural media that is representative of Latino people.
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Hispanic Heritage Monthhispanicheritagemonth.gov
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
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National Hispanic Heritage MonthU.S. Department of Education
Celebrated nationwide through festivals, art shows, conferences, community gatherings, and much more, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the many contributions of the American Latino community.
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DímeloDímelo: Stories of the Southwest invites you to tell us about the important moments from your life, big or small.
Latino USALatino USA with Maria Hinojosa is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media.
Alt.LatinoAlt.Latino is a spotlight on the world of Latinx arts and culture through music, stories and conversation.
CUMBI: Textiles, Society, and Memory
The Tucson Museum of Art exhibition offers a new look at 2,000 years of art in Andean traditions.
Flowers and Bullets
What began as friends helping each other grow backyard gardens in Tucson's Barrio Centro neighborhood has grown into a vibrant community space.
The Blind Bandit
Angel Garcia Nunez dreams of becoming the first blind PRCA saddle bronc rider.
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Arizona En Español
Señor Contreras
Mariachi Aztlán director John Contreras has been committed to teaching students at Pueblo High School for the past 20 years.
Rancho Feliz
In the border community of Agua Prieta, Sonora, a binational effort is opening doors and opportunities for many low-income people.
Miguel Molina
Peruvian painter, illustrator, and musician
Gabriel Dozal: No Pares, Sigue, Sigue
A visual poem from his poetry collection, titled "The Border Simulator."
Note of Life: Gertie and the T.O. Boyz
As the only female band leader on the Tohono O'odham reservation, Gertie Lopez is a is a celebrated musician who has been a force in Tucson’s music community for decades.
Working in Mental Health with Felicia Jaimez
Providing therapy on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation.
Working in Mental Health with Sarai Peguero
Sarai Perguero specializes in EMDR Therapy; her childhood lead her to want to help those struggling with their identities and marginalization.
Tucson Chinese Chorizo Project
The Chinese Chorizo is a symbol of how Chinese and Mexican communities once thrived throughout the barrios of downtown Tucson.
Galería Mitotera
Mel & Melissa Dominguez opened Galería Mitotera in 2018 as a space that celebrates and uplifts Chicanx culture and artists of color.
Las Azaleas
Founded in 2020 by Diana Olivares, Las Azaleas is a women-led mariachi group that highlights the voices and talent of female musicians.
Chubasco Channel
Alex! Jimenez’s Chubasco Channel is an immersive sound installation that celebrates the monsoons and raises awareness about the future of water in the Southwest Region.
Borderlands Produce Rescue
Since 1994 Borderlands Produce Rescue has worked to save edible produce from going to waste, by providing it at a discount for consumers.
Tucson Celebrates Agave
Experts and enthusiasts converged in Tucson to celebrate the history, culture, and culinary offerings of the agave plant at the 14th annual Agave Heritage Festival.
Tamales with Josefina
Meet the feisty and active octogenarian carrying on a thousand year old Mesoamerican tradition.
Carlos
Community educator and glass and tile artist, Carlos Valenzuela has helped facilitate the creation of hundreds of mosaic tile murals across Southern Arizona with local youth.
Barrio Restoration
Beautifying streets and neighborhoods in South Tucson. (7:28)
We Are the Water Missing Home
Indigenous communities fight against border wall construction near a sacred Sonoran Desert spring. (10:06)
Cuando Estoy Contigo
Exploring the borderlands through the art of Karlito Espinosa. (8:44)
Muralists on Murals – Johanna Martinez
Artist Johanna Martinez connects with Tucson’s history and culture through murals. (3:00)
Muralists on Murals – Alfonso Chavez
Muralist Alfonso Chavez shares three murals that challenge the dominant cultural narrative in Tucson. (02:55)
Flor de Nopal
Familial ties to the desert, a traditional musical upbringing, and discovery of identity inspire the songs of Flor de Nopal. (07:09)
Sheriff Estrada
For the first time since the 1990s, Santa Cruz County will have a new sheriff elected to office this November with the retirement of Tony Estrada. (06:28)
The Muralist
Jessica Gonzales transforms walls into vibrant art. (8:04)
The Shadow Pandemic
For many victims of domestic violence, sheltering in place with their abusers poses even greater risks to their well-being than contracting coronavirus itself. (7:51)
Wyatt
Wyatt Macias is a captivating young scholar who shares his take on all things science and more.
Taco Sauce
Taco Sauce has been voted ‘Best Punk Band’ for the last two years in Tucson Weekly’s Best of Tucson but the genre hardly defines them.
Santa Cruz Church
The cultural and architectural significance of Santa Cruz Church after 100 years of community building.
Chess King
Tucson Teen Chess Champion uses the game to create community and empower change.
Tumerico
Vegan Mexican food in the heart of Tucson made from scratch using desert plants.
Binational Encuentro
Artists and activists gather on the border to perform on behalf of border crossers who identify as female.
Martin's on 4th
Martin Fontes has been a mainstay on 4th Avenue for nearly 18 years, making healthy Mexican food from scratch.
Zaira
A profile of Tucson community organizer, Zaira Livier.
Where Dreams Die
Honoring the lives of the migrants who have died in the Sonoran Desert
Rollies
Chef and Owner of Rollies Mexican Patio, Mateo Otero, uses classic Sonoran-style recipes with a modern twist to create one of Tucson’s most interesting new spots.
A Barrio Story
A multimedia, multigenerational event by Borderlands Theater
El Tambó Fest
Bands from both sides of the Mexican-American border come together for the first-ever cumbia summit of the borderlands during El Tambó Fest at Hotel Congress.
The Cleaners
After a year of being paid less than the minimum wage to clean for large department stores in Tucson, three immigrant workers decided to fight for their right to fair pay.
Tucson Hip Hop Festival
Tucson Hip Hop Festival organizers Jocelyn Valencia and Pike Romero highlight local talent and bring in national acts to perform for southern Arizona hip hop fans.
