Explore the National Museum of the American Latino’s virtual exhibit: *Presente! A Latino History of the United States*

Did you know? Hispanics and Latinos make up the largest ethnic group in Los Angeles County!

There are longstanding debates surrounding the terms “Hispanic” and “Latino” and their uses. Hispanic typically refers to people whose ancestors come from Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, and Latino refers to people whose ancestors are any of the 22 countries and territories in Latin America.

• Learn more about this language debate

Join the LA Kings in celebrating only a few of the incredible cultures and traditions that make up LA’s Hispanic and Latino communities.

• LA Kings Dia de los Muertos Celebration on October 28

• LA Kings Salvadoran Heritage Night on November 29

• LA Kings Mexican Heritage Night on April 13

Visit El Pueblo de Los Angeles, the birthplace of LA, and Olvera Street’s famous Muertos Artwalk on October 7

Join the Metro Bike Share community for a Chicanx Art Tour of DTLA on September 23rd.

Listen to some of our employees favorite Hispanic artists:

• Selena

• Los Ángeles Azules

• Christian Nodal

• Lin Manuel Miranda

Attend a local parade or festival:

• Pasadena Latino Heritage Parade & Festival on September 16

• Inglewood Hispanic Heritage Festival on September 23

• Central American Independence Day Festival on September 16 and 17

Check out some our employees’ favorite local restaurants:

• Monte Alban in Sawtelle

• Ruben’s Tacos in Upland

• Porto’s Bakery in Glendale

• Gloria’s Café in Palms

• Zumaya’s Mexican Restaurant in Whittier

Volunteer with Mujeres De La Tierra, a grassroots environmental equity non-profit that focuses on the healing of La Madre Tierra (Mother Earth) in Southern California.

Support LA Kings partner Para Los Niños and their mission to raise children out of poverty and into brighter future through positive education opportunities and wrap-around support.