We’re more than a week into Hispanic Heritage Month, which started on September 15 and continues through October 15. This month is an annual celebration in the United States that honors the contributions, culture, and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be gathering with fellow Clouderans to reflect on and celebrate, the achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx communities here in the U.S. and across the globe.
Fundamentally, this month is about sharing what makes each of us unique and learning about the cultural differences across these communities to better understand the experiences that unite us all.
It’s primed to be a busy month, so let’s dive into what we have planned for an exciting month of learning, growing, and giving back.
A Month Full of Action and Learning
Cloudera’s calendar is full of engaging activities to help not just bring awareness to the Hispanic and Latinx experience and history but also to give back and make an impact on the next generation.
At our most recent event, Cloudera volunteers helped Hispanic and Latinx students at under-resourced schools enhance their LinkedIn profiles. We spent time offering constructive recommendations to build on what they already had and align them with professional standards. Our goal was to enable these students to find more secure employment opportunities, build a strong professional brand, and learn from what other Latinx and Hispanic Americans are doing, both in their careers and via networking settings like LinkedIn.
Looking ahead, the rest of the month is jam-packed with fun and informative activities too. On October 8, we’re hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Workshop and a Hispanic and Latin American History and Culture Trivia Event. Both offer a great opportunity for attendees to celebrate the diverse histories, languages, and heritage of Hispanic and Latinx cultures across the U.S. and Latin America. During trivia, we’ll test our knowledge on everything from famous Hispanic and Latinx figures to historical events to pop culture knowledge.
Whether it’s through volunteering or trivia, there are numerous opportunities for Clouderans to get involved and learn about their colleagues’ experiences. Each activity this month will help attendees gain an appreciation for the long, rich, and complex history that got us here, and better understand the unique perspectives that shape the Latinx and Hispanic experience around the world.
Reflecting on A Month of Learning and Growth
This month is so important in helping bring a real, meaningful level of engagement and connection to Clouderans. As we participate in each of these events, it’s important to step back and appreciate the many contributions Hispanic and Latinx Americans have made to the world while also acknowledging that the concept of Hispanic or Latinx is not a monolith. So many amazing cultures and communities are encompassed by those labels and it’s important to highlight and celebrate the unique aspects of each one.
Hispanic Heritage Month has been around in the U.S. since 1988. Since then, it’s evolved from a weeklong event into its own month-long celebration. This evolution is a testament to the profound impact of Hispanic and Latinx culture and history in the U.S. As we near the final weeks of celebration, it is rewarding to see just how invested everyone has been in building a warm, welcoming environment for team members to connect and showcase the things that make them unique.
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