The Department of Aviation’s Racial Equity Council (REAC) is hosting a series of activities from September 15-October 15 in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
REAC’s programming will celebrate the contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Spanish 901, Wednesday, September 27, 11 a.m.-noon
Hosted by Edgar Vesga, Director of Air Service Development and Cargo
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning simple phrases, words and numbers that can be used in our everyday interactions with passengers!
BINGO en Español, Thursday, September 28, 2– 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by Edgar Vesga, Director of Air Service Development and Cargo
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by playing virtual BINGO en Español!
Fun with Flags Scavenger Hunt, Tuesday, September 19 – Sunday, October 15 
Each week during Hispanic Heritage Month, flags from countries around the world will be posted in employee breakrooms and common areas within the International Plaza buildings, PHL terminals and Island Avenue facilities. Employees should take photos of themselves with the flags and posted fact sheets and email them to [email protected]. The two employees with the most flag and fact sheet photos each week will win select gift card prizes.
To learn more, including what flags to look for each week, read the scavenger hunt flyer here.
REAC Virtual Roundtable, Thursday, October 12, 1-2:30 p.m.
Join us for a discussion featuring a dynamic panel of experts regarding the underrepresentation of Hispanics applying and working for City and airport positions.
Passport to Flavor
The Greater Philadelphia region is home to outstanding restaurants that serve authentic dishes of many cultures. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by taking your appetite on a trip to some of the Department of Aviation staff's favorite local eateries. Check out the list below,
- Provecho Mexican Grill, 2807 Philmont Ave, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
- Tierra Colombiana Restaurant, 4531 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
- Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa, 4510 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
- El Vez,121 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Mixto, 1141 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- LMNO Philly, 1739-1749 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
- Taqueria Amor, 4410 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
- Barbacoa, 1140 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
- Tio Flores, 1600 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
- Alma Del Mar, 1007 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
- Las Bugambilias, 15 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Bar Bombon, 133 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- El Merkury, 2104 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
The City of Philadelphia Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
Many community organizations throughout the Greater Philadelphia region are hosting celebrations as part of Hispanic Heritage Month! Click here to learn more about what’s happening through October 15.