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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A dancer smiles during the Latin American Festival in Pittsburgh in March 2016.

Roundup of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage month events

By Donata Massimiani, Assistant News Editor • September 18, 2023

Latinx and Hispanic Heritage month began Sept. 15. The Pitt News has compiled a list of events taking place on campus and in the city that focus on amplifying and celebrating Latinx and Hispanic voices.  “Latino...

Students wait outside of a food truck near Sutherland Drive and Terrace Street Monday afternoon.

Local food trucks celebrate Latinx, Hispanic Heritage Month on campus

By Anoushka Parnerkar, Staff Writer • October 10, 2022
Students gathered outside the School of Dental Medicine to celebrate Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month in an event hosted by Pitt’s Office of Health Science Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Hosted by the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the first Latinx Connect Conference will run Oct. 14-16. The conference is virtual, free and seeks to elevate Latinx identities and contemporary issues.

Pitt to host first Latinx Connect Conference

By Clare Sheedy, Contributing Editor • October 10, 2021
Pitt will commemorate the end of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month with Latinx Connect, a virtual conference.
Pitt hosted an event Monday titled “What’s in a Name?: Legal Names and the LGBTQIA+ Experience with Rosalynne Montoya that explored the legal name change process and how a person’s name defines them. Pictured is speaker Rosalynne Montoya addressing the audience.

‘You are who you are’: Panelists discuss the power of a name in the LGBTQIA+ experience

By Abby Cardilli, For The Pitt News • October 6, 2021
Pitt hosted an event on Monday titled “What’s in a Name?: Legal Names and the LGBTQIA+ Experience with Rosalynne Montoya,” which explored the legal name change process and how a person’s name defines them.
A bronze sculpture of Roberto Clemente at PNC Park, located on Federal street near the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

Events in Pittsburgh to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • September 27, 2021
Latinx Heritage Month is upon us, and Pittsburgh has many events for you to celebrate — complete with food, music, dancing and more.
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