Cultural Heritage Months

UT Dallas recognizes the rich cultural heritage present in our community and invites Comets to honor, commemorate and celebrate the cultural contributions that different groups have made to the United States and beyond.

These celebrations provide opportunities to appreciate and learn from others’ traditions and culture, and shape our history, present and future.

Our calendar of Cultural Heritage Months is a reference point and is not meant to be interpreted as an exhaustive list. We invite the campus community to share other cultural heritage months/celebrations for consideration. Email us now.  

  • Cultural Heritage Month: June

    Caribbean American Heritage Month

    In the month of June, we honor Caribbean American Heritage Month. We recognize and celebrate the contributions, achievements and historical impact of Americans with Caribbean heritage and how they have shaped our history and worldview.

    Caribbean American Heritage Month was officially proclaimed by President George W. Bush in June 2006, following a resolution passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2005. The month of June was chosen to highlight the rich culture, history and contributions of Caribbean Americans to the United States. Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of the United States, was born in Nevis, a Caribbean island, and played a pivotal role in shaping the U.S. economy.

    According to U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), the Caribbean-American population in the United States was estimated to be nearly 13.6 million.

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    Traditionally, the UT Dallas community has included a presence from Caribbean countries and heritage, culturally impacting our community. We invite you to celebrate the Caribbean culture through events and programs offered by UT Dallas organizations in partnership with Intercultural Programs and through off-campus cultural festivals during the month of June.

    Be Globally Engaged!

Events

Upcoming Cultural Heritage Months

July

French American Heritage Month, South Asian Heritage Month (July 17 – August 18)