By Lindsey Tabor, Communications and Public Relations Manager at Hispanic Alliance, a nonprofit in Greenville, S.C. dedicated to establishing collaborations across cultures that build thriving communities.

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Bienvenidos a el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! From Sept. 15-Oct. 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) is celebrated across the U.S. - the same season during which many Latin countries mark their independence. HHM in Greenville brings a vibrant infusion of flavors, fashion, + creativity, thanks to the multi-generational community of Hispanics who are thriving locally.

Since 2015, Hispanic Alliance has proudly served as Master of Ceremonies for the month’s festivities – hosting an official HHM Opening Night Celebration, providing a community hub for events, and fostering curiosity, excitement, + pride.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanic Alliance aims to illuminate the richness of Hispanic cultures + recognizes individual Hispanic contributors in science, education, the arts, business, and public service. This year we are highlighting the key contributions of Hispanic entrepreneurs in Greenville with the theme, “Building Prosperity for All.” Throughout the month, we will be sharing feature stories of four flourishing Hispanic-owned businesses making their mark on Greenville’s identity.

To help you make the most of the month + explore everything our local Latino culture has to offer, Hispanic Alliance put together a condensed guide to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Upstate, S.C.

HHM Calendar of Events: A complete listing of Hispanic-themed gatherings, from lectures and movie screenings, to fundraising galas and crafts for kids. Here are some of our featured events:

AHAM Hispanic Heritage Festival: The Hispanic-American Women’s Association serves up Latin food, and shares their heritage country by country. All proceeds directly fund their scholarship program for Latino students, supporting higher education for 20 years.
Greenville Triumph Hispanic Heritage Night: The Hispanic community is wild about our new hometown soccer club. Celebrate a “match” made in heaven with Latin food, entertainment, and honorees.
Night of Bonitas with InSouth Magazine: The premiere lifestyle magazine with a distinct Hispanic flare, InSouth presents an elegant evening of fashion at Zen. A portion of the proceeds benefits Hispanic Alliance.

Decades of SC Heritage: Four pioneers settled in the Upstate in each of four decades: the '60s, '70s, '80s, and 1990s. We present an in-depth account of the lives whose stories define Hispanic Heritage in South Carolina.

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“Orgullo Hispano”: Do you know an Unsung Hero of Hispanic Heritage? Nominate your Hispanic friend or family member making an impact and achieving great things, in their daily lives. They might be featured on Hispanic Alliance social media channels and website for our “30 Days of Hispanic Heritage.”

HHM Restaurants: Dedicate the month to doing some local foodie tourism with our list of authentic Hispanic restaurants. Stay tuned for special promotions.

HHM Social Media: Download banners and other goodies. Follow us @HispanicAllianceSC and use #HispanicHeritageMonthSC to spread the word. Learn more about our work at HispanicAllianceSC.com. Volunteer / News Blog

Donate/Sponsor: As a non-profit, Hispanic Alliance relies on the enthusiastic support of corporate sponsors and individual donors to keep the flame alive in HHM, and provide essential connections to resources during those other eleven months. Muchas Gracias to our Presenting Sponsors: Belk, Bon Secours, and Greenville Drive.