Hispanic Heritage Month : Home

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic people. Celebrations begin on September 15^th because it is the anniversary of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile also celebrate their independence days on September 16^th and September 18^th.

If you would like to help contribute to the content of this Library Guide, please contact Reference Librarian Mrs. Farah Douglas at farah.douglas@sunysccc.edu

https://hamiltonhillartscenter.org/culturefest

Capital District Latinos:

https://www.instagram.com/capitaldistrictlatinos/?hl=en

Founded in 2010, Capital District LATINOS (CDL) seeks to create conditions for the success of the Latinx community in the Capital District. CDL engages with public, private, and community-based partners, as well as local elected officials, in the Albany region to explore avenues for collaboration and develop strategic initiatives.

LinkTree:  Capital District Latinos Local Community Action:

https://linktr.ee/capitaldistrictlatinos

Listing of community-specific content from CDL.

New York Hispanic Chamber of Commerce:

https://nycrhispanicchamber.com/

Incorporated in NY State, the New York Capital Region Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NYCRHCC) is a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt organization.

The NY Capital Region Hispanic Chamber will seek opportunities for its members to support their professional development, business planning, and networking, among other objectives. It will strengthen relationships among Hispanic professionals, organizations, and businesses, and will connect Hispanic entrepreneurs and the community at large. The Hispanic Chamber will also recognize the achievement of Hispanic individuals and businesses that have a positive influence in the community. 

Genealogy Links:

Puerto Rican Genealogy 

Are you interested in learning more about your Puerto Rican roots? This guide presents: an overview of Puerto Rican migration, suggested reference works, catalog and database research tips (for NYPL and beyond), information on finding vital and church records, an overview of understanding naming conventions, and recommended venues in which to continue your research.

https://libguides.nypl.org/puertoricogenealogy

Dominican Genealogy

Are you interested in learning more about your Dominican roots? This guide was created to help you discover resources and make a research plan.

https://libguides.nypl.org/dominicanrepublicgenealogyintro

Cuban Genealogy

Are you interested in learning more about your Cuban roots? This guide provides an organized collection of resources and tools for genealogical research of Cuban ancestry and family history. 

https://guides.library.miami.edu/cubangenealogy