Help Us Celebrate Latino Heritage Month!

Starting next week, Los Angeles Mission College will celebrate Latino Heritage with a series of events celebrating the history, culture, and contributions that Latinos have made to society.

End-Dependence Day Zoom Event
In honor of Mexico's Day of Independence MEChA invites you to participate in an online discussion on Monday, September 16th from 6 to 7 pm. The Zoom session will focus on the history and status of the case: “Concerned Jewish Parents and Teachers of Los Angeles et al. v. Liberated Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Consortium et al.” led by Guadalupe Carrasco Cardona and Theresa Montaño of the Liberated Ethnic Studies Coalition. More Information

Indigenous Peoples’ Day at LAMC
Join MEChA in the quad on Wednesday, October 9th from 8 am to 3 pm to acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day! MEChA will host and showcase local Indigenous vendors who sell products made by indigenous peoples. Come out to support small businesses, enjoy music, and more! More Information

LAMC Founders’ Event
Help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary on Thursday, October 24th, from 12 to 1 pm, at a special Founders’ Event honoring the early visionaries of Los Angeles Mission College. The event will feature a panel discussion with community social justice activists, former LAMC staff members, and key allies who played pivotal roles in shaping the college we know today. Light refreshments will be served, and local entertainment will be announced soon. More Information

Día de los Muertos Altar Making Workshop
MEChA invites you to learn the history and cultural significance of Día de los Muertos by participating in their annual Altar Marking Workshop! Learn how to make traditional table altars, participate in making the “Tapete” altar, and make your own sugar skulls and papel picado! More Information

Día de los Muertos Tianguis
Join small businesses, and other community members in the quad on Wednesday, October 30th to acknowledge and celebrate Día de los Muertos! Come out to support various local vendors, enjoy music, food, and more! More Information

Request for Accommodation: We encourage people with disabilities to participate in college activities/events. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about issues of access at the location of the activity/event, please contact the Vice President of Student Services at @email, or call 818-364-7642 as soon as possible, but no later than seven business days prior to the event.