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Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Key Search Words

Use the words below to search for information in the library's catalog and databases.

  • Hispanic Americans
  • Latinos

Also, try sub-divisions of Hispanic Americans, such as:

  • Mexican Americans
  • Chicanos
  • Cuban Americans
  • Puerto Ricans

Books @ MJC: Fiction

Hispanic History Makers

Articles on Hispanic and Latino culture and history

All of these resources are free for MJC students, faculty, & staff. If you're working from off campus, you'll need to sign in. Once you click on the name of a database, simply enter your student ID (without the W) and your six-digit birth date.

Books @ MJC: History and Biography

Featured Topics in Hispanic and Latino History and Culture

Web Sites