Latine Heritage Month

Celebrate Latine Heritage Month at Community College of Philadelphia! Come together to experience culiary and artistic expressions of Latine culture over the coming weeks.

Immigration Resources Day

Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Winnet Student Life Building, Lobby and Room S2-12A

Learn about your rights and resources available to you and your family in the community. Connect with organizations and support services from across the community. We'll also offer a free immigration clinic hosted by attorneys who work with the College's Single Stop office.

From 11:30 to 12:15 p.m., join us for a Know Your Rights workshop where you will learn about immigration law and constitutional protections—and know your rights when interacting with law enforcement and immigration officials.

Latin Fiesta

Thursday, Oct. 1 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Northeast Regional Center, Room 124

Stop by to learn more about the Latine culture by learning how to dance bachata/salsa and enjoying some Spanish cuisine!

Latin Fiesta

Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 12 to 2 p.m. | Career and Advanced Technology Center, Room 341

Stop by to learn more about the Latine culture by learning how to dance bachata/salsa and enjoying some Spanish cuisine!

La Ruta Interminable: The Architectural Legacy of Rafael Villamil

Opening Reception: Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 4 to 6 p.m. | Mint Building Rotunda

Photograph of Rafael Villamil.

Exhibit: Wednesday, October 7 to Friday, October 30.

In celebration of Latine Heritage Month, the College proudly presents an exhibition honoring Rafael Villamil's legacy. Through his art and architectural work, Villamil advanced a creative vision deeply rooted in Puerto Rican culture, history and identity.

This exhibition recognizes his lasting contributions to the built environment and visual arts, inviting viewers to reflect on how a Philadelphia Puerto Rican perspective can influence spaces, images and communities. Villamil's work speaks to the power of cultural heritage, artistic expression and design, preserving memory while envisioning the future.

The opening reception will provide an opportunity to meet Rafael Villamil and include a brief program beginning at 4:30 p.m., including remarks from Dr. Marshall and a brief presentation about the architectural and art contribution of Rafael Villamil, presented by Nathanial Kahn and Andres Villamil. Tours of the exhibit will begin at 5 p.m.

Know Your Rights Workshops with Mil Mujeres

Wednesday, Oct. 14 (Spanish) and Wednesday, Nov. 4 (English) | 12 to 1 p.m. | Online, Join Us on Zoom

Learn about immigration law and constitutional protections—and know your rights when interacting with law enforcement and immigration officials. Mil Mujeres is a nonprofit organization founded in 2007 to address the growing need for bilingual legal services for the community in the U.S., with an emphasis on helping survivors of violent crimes, including domestic violence, sexual assault and criminal assault.

En su SITIO/In its Place

Oct. 14 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | West Building, Room W2-1

Join us for a presentation celebrating a practice focused on design deeply grounded in context and the transformative power of placemaking. This year marks the 10th anniversary of SITIO, led by Antonio Fiol-Silva, as well as Taller Puertorriqueño’s El Corazón Cultural Center, designed by SITIO.