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September 15 – October 15, 2024

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The 30-day period commemorates the many contributions and cultural influences among those with Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean and Central and South American heritage.

Celebrating Hispanic heritage began in 1968 when Hispanic Heritage Week was renamed under President Lyndon B. Johnson, according to hispanicheritagemonth.gov. The week was expanded to Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988 under President Ronald Reagan to cover a full 30-day period.

Sept. 15 was chosen since it is the anniversary of the independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile have their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.

Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law on Aug. 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

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The Triton College Library Features the Now Showing Movie Series Every Thursday

Between Us: Entre Nos
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024
2 p.m.
Triton College Library, A Building

The Library will also have a physical and digital book display running throughout September. Click here to view the digital display.

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Enjoy Co-Worker Connect Events in Honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Hispanic Cuisine Cooking Demonstration
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Room B-204 (B Building)

Day of the Dead Celebration
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024
2-3 p.m.
Location: TBA

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Panel Discussion
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
1-2 p.m.
Library (A Building)

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Experience the Wonders of the Universe at Triton College's Cernan Earth and Space Center During Hispanic Heritage Month

Each presentation will feature one of the programs below with Spanish narration, a tour of the night sky in English and other surprises.

ESTRELLAS: Potencias del Universo
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
6:45 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024
5:30 p.m.

Click here for more information.

La Gran Astronomía: Personas + Lugares + Descubrimientos
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
6:45 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024
5:30 p.m.

Big Astronomy: People + Places + Discoveries
(English Showing)
Saturdays, Oct. 5, 12 and 19
7 p.m.

Click here for more information.

Tickets for these shows are $8 for adults, $4 for seniors (55 and over) and $4 for children (2-17). Triton students, faculty and staff are admitted free with a valid ID.

The Triton College Cernan Earth and Space Center hours are Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Alumni Spotlight
Bulmaro “Bull” Saavedra

Bulmaro “Bull” Saavedra of Morton Grove is the owner of Hay Caramba!, a Mexican restaurant in Park Ridge. With hard work and an education, Saavedra is truly living the American Dream.

Saavedra grew up in Los Sauces, Guerrero, a small town in Mexico. As a student, he struggled in school and aspired to move to the United States. He immigrated to Chicago in 1973 and began working for Standard Grinding & Mfg. Co.

“Standard Grinding sent me to Triton College and I enrolled in the Machine Tool Technology Program to learn how to run machinery,” he explained. “At the time, I hardly spoke English, so going to Triton taught me a lot. It was an amazing school experience.”

Two years after arriving in Chicago, Saavedra married and, with his spouse Josephine, sought to start a new business. Making their dream a reality, in 1986 Saavedra opened his first restaurant in Chicago. Three years later, Saavedra devoted all his time to working at the restaurant.

In 1991, Saavedra and Josephine opened Hay Caramba!, which serves dishes from old family recipes with fajitas as Saavedra’s favorite.

Working days, nights and weekends, Saavedra said the hard work is well earned. His Triton College education provided him with the foundation and knowledge to run and operate a successful business.

When Saavedra is not working, he enjoys relaxing with his family and traveling. Saavedra and Josephine have two adult children, Michael and Marlene, who work at the restaurant alongside their parents.

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In-District Hispanic Heritage Month Gatherings

Events

Hispanic Heritage Month Teen Movie: Blue Beetle!
Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
3:30-6 p.m.
Oak Park Public Library
834 Lake St.
Oak Park

Latine Author Book Café: Liliana’s Invincible Summer: A Sister’s Search for Justice
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024
6-7:30 p.m.
Oak Park Public Library
834 Lake St.
Oak Park

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Other Hispanic Heritage Month Gatherings

Events

26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade
Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024
26th St. from Albany to Kostner
Start Time: Noon
Chicago

Annual Mexican Patriotic Parade
Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024
87th and Commercial Ave., South to 100th and Commercial Ave.
Start Time: 1 p.m.
Chicago

Guatemalan Independence Parade
September 2024
Montrose from California to Kimball
Start time: Noon

Chicago Cubs
Hispanic and Latino Heritage Celebration
Monday, Sept. 16, 2024
Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland Athletics
Start Time: 6:40 p.m.
Chicago

Hispanic Heritage Fest
Brookfield Zoo
Saturday, Sept. 21
Start Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Delight in live music, delectable cuisine, cultural performances and more!

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Support Hispanic-Owned Restaurants

Enjoy lunch at Triton College’s Café 64, run and operated by Triton College instructor and alum, Chef Manny Uribe!

Café 64
Thursdays
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
B-201 (B Building)
2000 Fifth Ave.
River Grove
To make a reservation, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3267.

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
9440 Foster Ave.
Chicago
(773) 992-2288

El Burrito Amigo
9503 Grand Ave.
Franklin Park
(847) 288-0288

Los Comales Melrose Park
2110 W. Lake St.
Melrose Park
(708) 345-8500

Hay Caramba!
122 S. Prospect Ave.
Park Ridge
(847) 518-0747

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Support Hispanic-Owned Businesses

M&M Pro Audio
8116 W. Grand Ave.
River Grove
(708) 716-3365

Aracely’s Bakery
9667 Franklin Ave.
Franklin Park
(847) 455-7658