Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York

Hispanic Heritage Month 2020: Sept 15- Oct 15

We are pleased to announce we will once again present a very special schedule for this year's Hispanic Heritage Month events (Calendar & WBBZ Video Spot). Due to the nature of the current pandemic and to observe appropriate guidelines as set forth by local and state governing bodies, we will have special virtual events through our friends and WNED PBS Ch 17. You can view (or download) a PDF of this schedule HERE.

Hispanic Heritage History Project

Many thanks to our community and the Buffalo and Erie County Library in the collection of historical data and artifacts, current events, and plans for the future.

Hispanic Heritage Council unveils plans for $10 million cultural institute

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Volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters
¡En busca de voluntarios!

Special COVID-19 Info:

HHCWNY COVID-19 Response Letter

Center for Disease Control: Coronavirus
NYS Deptartment of Health: Coronavirus

PDFs in both English & Spanish:
What you need to know.	Que necesitas saber.
How to protect yourself.	Como protegerte.
Buffalo and Erie County Updates:
City of Buffalo COVID-19 Updates	Ciudad de Buffalo COVID-19 Actualizaciones
Erie County Department of Health - COVID-19 Updates	Departamento de Salud del Condado de Erie - Actualizaciones de COVID-19

Buffalo City School Updates:

Buffalo Public Schools Updates
Actualización de la escuela pública de Buffalo en español
New Dates: COVID-19 Closures (Updated March 23, 2020)

Events Calendar

Western NY Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!

Learn more about:

with more info on Buffalo & Erie County Public Library's site

HHC Statement Regarding Black Lives Matter

The Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York, Inc. stands together with our Black brothers and sisters in outrage over the murder of George Floyd and the years of systemic racism, violence, and inequity that continue to plague our communities and our country. We empathize and feel the very justified anger and frustration erupting as a result of the heinous crime committed last week and seek to work within our community to find peaceful solutions to address injustice and ways to begin the healing process. Now is a time to stand together against indifference, bigotry, and hatred for the good of all our people.

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The annual operations, programs, and activities of the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York, Inc. are made possible, in part, through the generous support and public funds of the County of Erie and City of Buffalo.

Thank You / Muchas Gracias!

Friend of Hispanic Heritage

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2019 Overview Video

Selection of Hispanic Traditional Music:

"Capullito de Aleli" by Rafael Hernandez