Welcoming Hispanic Heritage Month 2026

Sep 01, 2025
Illustration of a decorated lamp with a flame, flowers, and greenery, featuring the words “Nuestra Gente Heritage Month.”

Riverside City College is proud to celebrate Nuestra Gente Heritage Month 2026 with this year’s theme, Aquí Seguimos/We’re Still Here. Throughout September and October, RCC will host a series of events celebrating the history, culture, creativity, resilience, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. From art and music to conversations, panels, and cultural celebrations, Nuestra Gente Heritage Month offers opportunities for our campus community to learn, connect, and celebrate together. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, RCC is proud to recognize the people, stories, and traditions that continue to shape our college, our community, and beyond. We invite you to join us throughout the month as we celebrate culture, community, pride, and the voices that remind us: Aquí Seguimos — we’re still here.

Nuestra Gente Heritage Month Events

HSI Celebración featuring Dr. Cynthia Olivo discussing how institutions can move beyond enrollment and access toward intentionally serving Latiné students. September 8, 2026, 11 am-1 pm in CIS-114AB.9/8 - HSI Celebración

11 am - 1 pm
CIS-114AB
Join Dr. Cynthia Olivo for a conversation about what it truly means to serve Latiné students and how we can transform our institutions to move from simply enrolling students to intentionally serving them.

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F.U.E.G.O. exhibit opening reception, September 15, noon-2 pm on the RCC Library 2nd Floor. Features poetry and presentations celebrating resistance, belonging and reclamation. Exhibit runs through October 23.

9/15 - F.U.E.G.O. (Fuerza, Unidad, Esperanza, Gente, Orígenes) Exhibit Launch

Noon - 2 pm
Digital Library, 2nd Floor
Celebrate the launch of the F.U.E.G.O. exhibit, highlighting fuerza, unidad, esperanza, gente, and orígenes. The event will feature keynote speaker Profesora Citlalli Anahuac.

Nuestra Gente Heritage Month presents Mujeres en STEM: Breaking the Stereotype. Hear from four RCC women alumni about their STEM journeys. September 16, 12:30-2:30 pm in CIS-114A. RSVP requested.

9/16 - Mujeres en STEM Panel

12:30 - 2:30 pm
CIS-114A
Join us for a panel celebrating mujeres in STEM and the experiences, achievements, and perspectives of women making an impact in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Camino Hacia el Sello: From Intention to Excellence featuring Dr. Martha García. September 22, 2026, 11:30 am-1:30 pm in CIS-114AB. Lunch provided; RSVP requested.

9/22 - El Camino Hacia El Sello

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
CIS-114AB
Join us for El Camino Hacia Excelencia, featuring keynote speaker Martha Garcia, Mt. SAC President, for a conversation centered on leadership, achievement, and the journey toward excellence.

ASRCC Latinx Heritage Month Lowrider Car Show, September 24, 2026, 10 am-3 pm at Riverside City College. Features lowriders, cars, trucks, bikes, classics, hydraulics and custom vehicles. All are welcome.

9/24 - Lowrider Car Show

10 am - 3 pm
Mine Okubo Ave.
Celebrate the artistry, history, and cultural significance of lowrider culture at RCC’s Lowrider Car Show. Stop by Mine Okubo Avenue to see a showcase of vehicles and connect with the campus community.

Nuestra Gente Heritage Month presents Uprising: Poesía de la Gente with Stephanie and Berenice, featuring a poetry reading and open mic. September 30, 2026, 2-4 pm in CIS-114A.

9/30 - Uprising: Poesía de la Gente

2 - 4 pm
CIS-114A
Come together for an afternoon of poetry, storytelling, and creative expression featuring Stephanie Berenice. Students and members of the RCC community are invited to celebrate culture and community through the power of words.

Nuestra Gente Heritage Month presents Chicano Soul with photographer Arturo Meza, exploring cultura and identity through photography. October 6, 12:50-1:50 pm in Bradshaw 201. All are welcome.

10/6 - Chicano Soul

12:50 - 1:50 pm
Hall of Fame (Bradshaw 202)
Join us for Chicano Soul, featuring keynote speaker Arturo Meza, as we explore culture, identity, history, and the experiences that continue to shape the Chicano community.

Nuestra Gente Heritage Month presents “We Are Here Because You Were There,” a charla on migration, identity and belonging. October 13, 2026, 3-5 pm in the RCC Bradshaw Cafeteria. Refreshments provided.

10/13 - We Are Here Because You Were There

3 - 5 pm
Bradshaw Cafeteria
Join us for We Are Here Because You Were There, featuring Profesora Citlalli Anahuac and Profesores Raul Campos and Daniel Topete. The program will bring our community together for an important conversation exploring history, identity, and the experiences that connect generations.

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