sbvc bienvenida event

Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off across the San Bernardino Community College District with  “Bienvenidas” events at San Bernardino Valley College and Crafton Hills College.

At SBVC, students who attended the Sept. 13th event were treated to tacos and given information  about workshops and lectures celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, with the topics including art, social justice, activism, and the Afro-Latinx experience.

"The event was well attended, as it was also partnered with the student resource fair," Ernest Guillen, library technical assistant II, said. "Plus, you can't go wrong with free tacos. Everyone  had a great time!"

SBVC's Hispanic Heritage Month lectures and workshops were open to the public as well, with organizers saying it was important to create a safe space for people to learn and celebrate together. "Visibility matters, especially for communities who have historically experienced erasure and marginalization," Guillen said. "As a Hispanic Serving Institution, it is important that we intentionally take time to recognize, honor, and celebrate the contributions the Latinx community has made to the culture, society, and advancements in the United States."