Please join the Damato Library in celebrating Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by exploring this new mini collection made in collaboration with the Student Government Association. A special thank you to our very own Maritza Morales, Circulation Library Assistant, for providing the Spanish translation to the guide.

The collection includes books, films, podcasts, links to the Voices of Migration Hartford-based Oral History Project, and other digital exhibits. We invite you to help us spotlight Hispanic and Latin(o/a/x/e) changemakers and leaders in Connecticut who have demonstrated a commitment to social change and social justice, are giving back to local communities, and are creating opportunities for others, by contributing to the shared Padlet board embedded in the guide.

On Thursday, September 14 6:00 p.m. at thee Winsted Green* (East End Park) A well-known Latin percussionist and Hartford native, Nelson began his musical studies at the Hartford Conservatory Jazz Summer Program at the age of 13 and the Performing Arts Academy in Hartford. At the age of 15 he traveled to Cuba for the International Jazz Festival (with Latin Flavor, now better known as Insight) and invited guest pianist Chucho Valdez. Over the years, Nelson performed with the likes of Andy Gonzalez, Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Miranda, Tony Vega, Charles Flores, Zaccai and Luques Curtis, among others.

Presented by the Smithsonian National Postage Museum

Since the first Spanish explorers and settlers landed in the Americas, Hispanic people have shaped the history and culture of the United States and Latin America. Today, Hispanic people continue to demonstrate excellence in many areas including politics, public service, music, film, sports, business, science, and the military. The significant contributions of Hispanic people and events have been honored on numerous United States postage stamps. This virtual exhibition showcases these contributions through the lens of the American postage stamp.

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Presented by the National Museum of the American Latino

Reexamine what you know about U.S. history by learning more about Latino identity, immigration, historical legacies, and how Latinas and Latinos have shaped the nation. Listen to first-person oral histories, examine 3D objects, dive into historical biographies, and explore some

of the objects found in the exhibition to see how the past relates to the present.

https://latino.si.edu/exhibitions/presente

Led by Arnaldo Rivera, Bentetú has a long history of performances in the Windham area and across the state. Sponsored by CT State Quinebaug Valley in commemoration of Hispanic American Heritage Month, Bentetú will perform two sessions of Afro-Caribbean Latin music on Thursday September 21, 2023. Influenced by New York Salsa, Jazz, and Blues, Bentetú is a favorite in the local musical scene. The first performance will occur on the main campus in Danielson from 12:30 – 2:00 PM and the second performance will take place during the 3rd Thursday Street Festival in Willimantic from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. https://www.bentetu.com/