National Hispanic Heritage Month started as a celebration of the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries in 1921: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

The annual recognition period started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to be a monthlong observation from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

The Cross Cultural and Gender Center has put together a calendar of featured events and welcomes the campus community to attend. Below you'll find details for all events including date, time and links. Also, make sure you are following @fresnostateccgc on Instagram for updates on all events.

This week

Oct. 12: Beyond the Hashtag Part 2, presented by Chicano and Latin American Studies and the Cross Cultural and Gender Center Latino/a Programs and Services, a discussion featuring keynote speaker Dr. Luis Fernando Macias, on the impact of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) on communities of color, 4 to 5:15 p.m. at the Henry Madden Library, Room 2206. Open to the Fresno State Community only. Contact: Deyanire Del Toro, ddeltoro@csufresno.edu.

Oct. 15: Film Screening and Director Q&A: The Sower (El Sembrador), presented by CineCulture featuring director Melissa Elizondo. Time is to be determined. The screening and director Q&A will be virtual. Film links will be available five days prior to the director discussion date. Pre-registration for Q&A is required. Trailer: vimeo.com/567906323.

If you have any questions regarding the events above, contact Deyanire Del Toro at ddeltoro@csufresno.edu or visit the events website where you'll be able to find all updated information.