We’re past half of September, and Hispanic Heritage Month is just beginning (and Xbox knows it!). Though we have been sharing various articles regarding the Latinx community from the gaming perspective, we still miss the Xbox share that comes with this month.
Karine Medina, General Manager for Customer Experience, shared through the official Xbox blog a few ways that Team Xbox will be supporting Hispanic and Latino communities and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month:
Gaming and Impact with Microsoft Rewards
Microsoft Rewards members in the United States can show their support for Hispanic communities with Xbox by earning and donating rewards points. In addition, the organizations below will be featured on the console:
- Hispanic Heritage Foundation – HHF’s mission focuses on education, workforce, identity, and social impact through the lens of leadership and culture.
- Latinx in Gaming – connects Latinos across the gaming industry, promotes cultural appreciation and representation in games/game-related content, and provides a platform for the Hispanic community to elevate each other and themselves.
- CARE – works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice in 100 countries, including Latin America and the Caribbean.
Xbox gamers can earn Microsoft Rewards points in various ways, such as playing or purchasing games after downloading the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox. Earn points and redeem them for tangible rewards.
Storytelling Series with Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory Students and Local Influencers
The US Xbox Marketing team is partnering with students from the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory in Los Angeles to create videos showcasing and celebrating Hispanic and Latino art, food, fashion, community, and esports. The aspiring BHAC students will participate in the production and storytelling of local creatives, including Chef Wes Avila, President of the Gamers of Color Club, Nyah Serrano, artist/muralist, Downtown Daniel, and fashion/graphic designer Francisco Reyes, Jr (aka Never Made) and will launch in early October.
There is so much that Xbox is doing to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. You can check it out here to have the complete list of activities.
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