Hispanic Heritage Month Research Paper
Heritage Month will be here in no time. Starting September 15 to October 15, Hispanics across the nation celebrate their heritage and are filled with joy as other communities join them to celebrate their culture. As a champions in the Hispanic community, credit unions must be ready to join the celebration with various communications, events and collaborations with the community. This celebration is an opportunity for the credit union’s staff to experience the Hispanic cultural through internal celebratory events. Plan an annual budget to ensure your participation and establish traditions. Here are some suggestions on how you can prepare and celebrate Hispanic Heritage month:
Local events
• Attend a local Hispanic Heritage Month event as an
organization or simply to observe
• Have a presence at HHM event in the form of a sponsorship, booth, speaker, awards, etc.
• Host an open house at the credit union or in partnership with a collaborator such as a non-profit
Newsletters
• Articles in reference to the month long event and how it relates to the credit union
• Highlight Hispanic and non-Hispanic employees and board members with either a tie, relationship or affinity for Hispanic culture
• Offer a list of local Hispanic Heritage Month events for staff to consider attending on their own time such as local festivals
• Include a list of volunteer opportunities with Hispanic organizations or Hispanic-serving organizations
• Create a list of movies or documentaries related to Hispanic culture
• Provide bilingual handouts about Hispanic Heritage Month along with a piece of Latin American candy/treat
Social media
• Highlight bilingual and bicultural staff members on social media platforms
• Share success stories from Hispanic members and how the credit union made a difference
• Increase product visibility and marketing
• Advertise member referral program
Food
• Salsa making contests
• Host a Hispanic ethnic food truck onsite
• Potluck
Documentaries and Movie Recommendations
• PBS Latino Americans
• Netflix o Instructions Not Included o Libertador (The Liberator) o La Lengua de la Mariposas (Butterflies’ Tongue) o Frida o La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon) o Como Agua para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate)
Local events
• Attend a local Hispanic Heritage Month event as an
organization or simply to observe
• Have a presence at HHM event in the form of a sponsorship, booth, speaker, awards, etc.
• Host an open house at the credit union or in partnership with a collaborator such as a non-profit
Newsletters
• Articles in reference to the month long event and how it relates to the credit union
• Highlight Hispanic and non-Hispanic employees and board members with either a tie, relationship or affinity for Hispanic culture
• Offer a list of local Hispanic Heritage Month events for staff to consider attending on their own time such as local festivals
• Include a list of volunteer opportunities with Hispanic organizations or Hispanic-serving organizations
• Create a list of movies or documentaries related to Hispanic culture
• Provide bilingual handouts about Hispanic Heritage Month along with a piece of Latin American candy/treat
Social media
• Highlight bilingual and bicultural staff members on social media platforms
• Share success stories from Hispanic members and how the credit union made a difference
• Increase product visibility and marketing
• Advertise member referral program
Food
• Salsa making contests
• Host a Hispanic ethnic food truck onsite
• Potluck
Documentaries and Movie Recommendations
• PBS Latino Americans
• Netflix o Instructions Not Included o Libertador (The Liberator) o La Lengua de la Mariposas (Butterflies’ Tongue) o Frida o La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon) o Como Agua para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate)