Welcoming Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
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
9/8 - HSI Celebración
11 am - 1 pm
CIS-114AB
Join RCC for an HSI Celebración featuring keynote speaker Cynthia Olivo, Fullerton College President, as we come together to celebrate our community and RCC’s continued commitment as
a Hispanic-Serving Institution.
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.
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.
9/22 - El Camino Hacia Excelencia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
