Heritage & Health Series Program

Latiné Heritage Month 2025

Loud & Proud: Illuminating the Way with Allies and Community United

Please join us for LHM events throughout October 2025

Wednesday, Oct. 1

LHM Opening Ceremony: Imagine a Day without a Latino

Noon-1 p.m.
Dining Hall - LOCATION CHANGED DUE TO RAIN

Step into a powerful celebration that honors Latine culture, history, and impact. Our opening ceremony will feature the thought-provoking outdoor poster installation “Imagine a Day Without Us: This is the world without Latino labor, love, and leadership,” alongside displays highlighting Latine history and contributions across generations. Experience how deeply Latine communities shape our world through resilience, creativity, and care. Lunch provided.

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Film Screening: Dolores

2-4:30 p.m. 
BIPOC Center 

Film Screening: Dolores. Who is Dolores Huerta? One of the most important activists of our time. As co-founder of the first farmworkers union alongside César Chávez, Huerta has spent her life fighting for racial justice, labor rights, and gender equality. Dolores, directed by Peter Bratt, is a powerful documentary chronicling her journey from Stockton, California, to the frontlines of the grape boycott, the feminist movement, and beyond. This film captures the indomitable spirit of a fearless changemaker. Join us for this unforgettable screening—and yes, we’ll have popcorn!

Wednesday, Oct. 8

Fall Club Day with a Latin Flare!

Noon-2 p.m.
Library Quad

Clubs are the heartbeat of campus life at Foothill. Please join us on campus to learn about joining or starting a club, and enjoy music, latin food, fun, while making new friends!

Thursday, Oct. 9

Scholarship Lotería: Build Your Scholarship Journey Toolkit

3–4 p.m.
Writing and Language Center, Room 3603

With components of the traditional lotería game, students will have an opportunity to explore key parts of the scholarship application process, including learning about what a traditional scholarship application contains and receive expert advice from scholarship committee members on the behind-the-scenes scholarship selection process. Students will practice personal essay writing via prompts and activities and will learn about what upcoming scholarship opportunities at Foothill College and beyond. During this time, participants will also get an opportunity to meet and engage with other campus staff, resources, and student clubs that can continue supporting them with their scholarship application journey.

Week of Oct. 13-17, 2025
Undocumented Student Success Week 

 

Tuesday, Oct. 21

Community Organizers Panel for Immigrant Rights Discussion

1:30p.m.-3p.m.
Room 5015

Join us to hear from activists who are members of several community organizations (Hijas de Campo, Papeles Para Todos, Luna) who defend immigrant rights in the bay area. They will share their stories, the mission and services provided by their organization, and strategies for advocating for immigrant rights and dignity. 

Organizations: Hijas del Campo, Papeles Para Todos, Luna

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Latiné Comedy Show

Noon-1 p.m.
BIPOC Center (Campus Center Lower Level) 

Come share the laughter! Talented Latiné comedians will take the stage to deliver humor, stories, and perspectives that will have you laughing out loud. This special event celebrates Latine Heritage Month through comedy, culture, and community. Don’t miss it!

Thursday, Oct. 23

Virtual Artist Talk: Alejandra Rajal

Noon-1 p.m.
Join via ZOOM 

The Foothill Photography Department hosts this insightful talk with Alejandra Rajal,  a Mexican freelance documentary photographer whose work captures the intricate connections between humans, their environments, and belief systems. Her storytelling delves into themes such as climate change, drug policies, gender, religion, and violence.Her work has been featured in Der Spiegel, El País, ESPN, Gatopardo, NPR, National Geographic, Pie de Página, Süddeutsche Zeitung, The Guardian, The Washington Post, VICE, Wall Street Journal, among others.

From the story Flor's Youth

Learn more about Alejandra's work at alerajal.com/aboutme and instagram.com/alerajal/.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Poetry, Art, and Resistance with Elizabeth Jimenez Montelongo

Time: 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

BIPOC Center (Campus Center Lower Level) 

Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo is a visual artist, poet, and ​facilitator based in the San Francisco Bay Area ​of California​. Her creative work celebrates heritage, culture, and identity as a means of unity, empowerment, and healing. Her creations reflect her Indigenous ancestry, Mesoamerican philosophy, Mexika & Mixtec art, Mexican culture, Raza history, and her experiences as an Indigenous Mexican Chicana woman in the United States. Elizabeth’s paintings and sculptures have ​been exhibited in over sixty exhibitions across the United States. Learn more about her work at ejmontelongo.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Bash: Selena Celebration & Closing LHM Ceremony

Noon–1 p.m.
Library Quad

Join us as we close out Latine Heritage Month with a celebration inspired by the Queen of Tejano, Selena! The event will feature a Selena look-alike contest, lip sync, and dance performances—all set to her unforgettable music. All students, staff, and community are welcome to participate and show off their best Selena spirit. A grand prize laptop will be awarded to the winning student contestant, so bring your best moves, style, and energy!

Lunch will be provided as we come together to celebrate culture, music, and joy. Don’t miss this vibrant finale!

Ongoing throughout the month

Dia De Los Muertos Altar • BIPOC Center (last week of October into November) 

 

Local Community Latiné Events

Stay tuned for more details here. 

 

Questions? Please contact Victoria Strelnikova, Student Activities Coordinator, at strelnikovavictoria@fhda.edu.

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LHM Planning Committee Members

Thank you to all our students, faculty and staff who helped plan our LHM events this month.

• Jolina Rodriguez, Chair
• Judy Walgren
• Hilda Fernandez
• Catalina Rodriguez
• Vanessa Santillan-Nieto
• Christopher Yang
• Alejandro (Alex) Favela
• Dr. Laurie Scolari
• Adiel Velasquez
• Patty Mendoza
• Pauline Brown
• Nannette Regua
• Edna Hernandez Amezcua
• Cynthia Brannvall
• Gerardo (Jerry) Robredo
• Victoria Strelnikova, Advisor