MC Library Research Guides: Hispanic Heritage: Home

September 15th - October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month!

MC Library is proud to join in the celebration of the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans throughout history. This guide is dedicated to Hispanic Heritage. Here, you will learn about Hispanic American history, stories, and receive several book and video recommendations. You will also find helpful research databases and resources from MC, as well as local, and national sources all dedicated to Hispanic Heritage.

Hispanic Heritage & Identity

Somos is a video and photography multimedia project directed by writer, filmmaker, and content creator Alberto Ferreras featuring a diverse group of Latinas and Latinos answering questions about identity, family histories, and experiences.

Learn about our Sister City relationship with Morazán, El Salvador. its impact and the future opportunities this relationship offers as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Generación Latina es un show bilingüe que resalta las voces de alumnos y ex-alumnos de Montgomery College. Generación Latina is a bilingual show that highlights the voices of students and alumni of Montgomery College.

Undocumented at MC

Undocumented immigrants are often faceless news headliners. Montgomery College helps put faces to some of those inspiring people. Learn the untold stories of four exceptional MC students who, despite the challenges, achieved their goals of attending a higher education institution. Hosted by MC Student Peter Pereyra.

Did you know there are a lot of resources for undocumented students at Montgomery College? Professor and counselor Linda Robinson guides us through on what is available for you.

Meet one of Montgomery College dedicated staff who can answer your questions and concerns regarding the Maryland Dream Act and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Your MC education begins with the admissions process, and we’re here to help you along the way.

The Maryland Dream Act became law on December 6, 2012, and applies to all future semesters, starting with the 2013 winter session and beyond.

Hear Selvin Marquino share his experience. Learn more about resources for DACA students at MC.

Library Displays

GT Library Hispanic Heritage Month Display

Germantown Library

RV Library Hispanic Heritage Month Display

Rockville Library

TP/SS Library

Events

MC Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick Off Fiesta

"Join us for activities, refreshments, a dynamic keynote speaker, live music by Orquesta Manplesa, and more!"

Date: Thursday, September 18th, 2025

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Location: Rockville Campus, SV Atrium

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick Off Fiesta | Flyer

Hablemos Español

Conversational Spanish Workshop

Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Time: 1:30pm - 3pm

Location: Germantown Campus, HT 216

Registration Required. See link below.

Hablemos Español | Registration

Celebrating Heritage Through Dance!

"A fun, all-levels Latin dance fitness class with a cultural twist."

Date: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Location: East County Education Center (ECEC), Room 106/107

Las Muertes Más Bellas del Mundo/The Most Beautiful Deaths in the World Documentary Screening with Filmmaker

A documentary with subtitles that explores how Salvadoran artists in Washington, D.C. use their art to heal from civil war trauma, reclaim their heritage, and find a sense of belonging.

Date: Wednesday, October 15th 2025

Time: 1:30pm - 3pm

Location: TPSS, Cultural Arts Center

Registration required. See the link below.

The Most Beautiful Deaths | Registration

About These Guides

Each year, Montgomery College's Board of Trustees designates national and state of Maryland awareness days and months for MC to celebrate. To acknowledge and celebrate diversity, MC Library creates online guides and library displays for each awareness day or month designated by the Board.