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Our Culture
Brown PrideCovers Mexican/Chicano hip-hop, poetry, history, lowriders, murals, and more.
Boricua First NEW!
Boricua First | A website for Puerto Ricans, Boricuas with refranes, music.
JibaraEducada.com
The purpose here is to bring all Puerto Ricans, fellow Latinos, and lovers of our diverse cultures a place to celebrate their victories, resources and events.
JuntaHispana® is a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration of the cultures, traditions, heritage, food, dance, music, art, customs and people of 20 Spanish speaking countries. Working closely with the consulates, tourism and cultural offices from each country, we bring the uniqueness and the beauty of each country to the event. Our main focus for JuntaHispana® is pride.
La Voz de Aztlán - The Voice of Aztlán, a magazine publishing news, analyses, and scholarly writings on La Raza.
Lowrider
La Vida Lowrider: Cruising the cit of Angels Lowriding is about passion, corazón (heart), and respect.
Matt.org MATT (Mexican & Americans Thinking Together) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage bicultural Mexicans and Americans to understand, address and solve the major problems of our two nations to the benefit of both peoples. The voice of reason influencing policy to improve US/Mexico relations.
Sofrito For Your Soulis an online magazine that promotes the evolution of Latino culture in the United States. Our mission is to share the spirit of our heritage through art, fashion, music, dance, traditions,and emerging trends. We strive to offer Latinos a chance to reconnect with their heritage and extend an invitation to other cultures to experience the beauty of everything we have to offer.
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CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE!
Hipanic Heritage Quiz - Test your knowledge of Hispanic heritage and cultures.
Mariachi.orgThe first and largest (also free) Mariachi Web-site on the Internet! Includes photos, calendar of events, message board, links and much more.
http://www.chicanas.com/huh.html
Making Face, Making Soul -- A Chicana Feminist homepageThis site by Susana L. Gallardo keeps its eye on other online news and magazine sites for stories on Chicanas -- from basketball players to an index of professors. That's the front page. Inside you will find poetry, literature, biographies and many more links to resources and other Chicana sites.
FAMOUS HISPANICS Famous Hispanics in the world and in history. Sections: Antiquity, Musicians, Nobel Prizes, Painters, Scientists, Sports, U.S Military, Women and Writers. Includes brief profiles of each.
Short articles on topics of interest to Hispanics and non-Hispanics. Sections: Contests, Timeline, Latino Legacy, We Are Latino, Music & Arts, Cuisine, Family, Travel, and Our World. Very Good
HISPANIC NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS A list of Hispanic Nobel Prize winners with brief biographical profiles.
A Scholastic site on Hispanic Heritage. Sections: Hispanic History in the Americas, Meet Famous Latinos, Latinos in History, My Heritage, Piñata Concentration Game and a Teacher’s Guide and Research Starter. Excellent
CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Highlights various National Park Service and Historic Register sites that celebrate the achievements and history of Hispanic Americans. Includes Featured Historic Places and Teaching with Historic Places which has lesson plans geared to specific sites. The lesson plans are designed to bring the historic sites and their significance into the classroom. Excellent
CINCO DE MAYO Information on the history of the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Includes a large section with activities for the classroom. Includes songs, role-playing, language arts and more. Excellent
ÍESPAÑOLÉ! THE ONLINE RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF SPANISH
Spanish language, culture, history, music, food and arts.
ESPECIALLY ESPAÑOL A page of Spanish activities and resources for elementary, middle and high school students. A step above the usual list of links page. Excellent
HISPANIC HERITAGE CROSSWORD PUZZLE A crossword puzzle from the NY Times on Hispanic Heritage. Excellent
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH An outstanding site on Hispanics. Sections include: Hispanic Americans by the Numbers, Spanish Loan Words, Countries of Origin, Spanish Accents, Hispanics in Congress, Where Spanish is Spoken, Hispanic Holidays, Spanish Place Names, Preference for Racial or Ethnic Terminology, Biographies, a Crossword and two quizzes. Excellent
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Classroom activities for Hispanic Heritage Month. Activities for K-5, Activities for 6-8, Activities for 9-12, and Great Links to Hispanic Sites and
CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH A group of activities focusing on Hispanic Heritage Month. Includes graphing, language, study skills, writing and more. Good
CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE Resources for teaching about Hispanic history. Includes: Activities, Biographies, Featured Titles, Links, Music, Quiz and Timeline. From Gale Publishing Group. Good
CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage's mission is to support teachers, youth leaders and community leaders in their efforts to promote friendly awareness of the Hispanic historical and cultural presence - with a positive, accurate global perspective.” Includes articles, ideas for classroom activities, dramatic materials and historical resources.
Somos Primos - Dedicated to Hispanic heritage and diversity issues
Online Galeries
ARTE LATINO – TREASURES FROM THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM
An online collection of 73 works of art from the Smithsonian. Each has information in both English and Spanish about the artist and the work.
El Museo del Barrio was founded in 1969 by a group of Puerto Rican educators, artists, parents and community activists in East Harlem’s Spanish-speaking El Barrio. Since then, El Museo del Barrio has evolved into New York ’s leading Latino cultural institution, having expanded its mission to represent the diversity of art and culture in all of the Caribbean and Latin America.
LATINO VIRTUAL GALLERY A virtual gallery exploring Latino achievements in the arts, culture and history. Exhibitions: Lowrider: An American Cultural Tradition; Revealing Personal Identity: The Indigenous Vision of Manual Carillo; Inside Out: Growing Old in the
Virtual web museum of Diego Rivera (1886-l957), a muralist painter who was one of the greatest artists in the XXth century. Well designed site which beautifully displays his mural and oil paintings. Site also has several video clips on Diego Rivera and an in-depth biography on the legendary painter.
Our Community
National Community for Latino LeadersTo develop leaders who are 1) committed to ethical, responsible, and accountable actions on behalf of the U.S. Latino population and the broader community; and 2) dedicated to promoting the social, cultural, and economic advancement of the Latino community.
Religion
El Día de los Muertos Palomar University
Mexican Retablos - An internet resource for those interested in retablos, santos, exvotos, milagros, Spanish colonial and folk art from Mexico and the Americas.
MEXICO’S DAY OF THE DEAD A colorful page of links to Dias de las Muertos websites.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
A site devoted to the famous Mexico City shrine honoring the 1531 apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Includes a chronology of events from 1474 to 1992; an explanation of the name "Guadalupe;" and a narration about the apparition of the Virgin Mary.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas
Popes through the Ages A Complete List of Popes & Biographical information on all 265 Popes of the Roman Catholic Church, from 32 AD to the present.
Santería A syncretistic Caribbean religion
Yo Soy Hechicero Stories of santería in New Jersey
Holidays
Holidays and events celebrated in Latino/Hispanic cultures.
AfroCuba Festival
A current listing of Festivals in Cuba, particularly ones that relate to Afro-Cuba.
Annual Brujo Convention
An article about Veracruz, the Mexican capital of witches, by Michael Christie.
Battle of Rivas
(April 11) An annual holiday celebrating the fortitude of the Cost Rican people in fighting off the invasion of an US mercenary.
AfroCuba Festival
A current listing of Festivals in Cuba, particularly ones that relate to Afro-Cuba.
Annual Brujo Convention
An article about Veracruz, the Mexican capital of witches, by Michael Christie.
Battle of Rivas
(April 11) An annual holiday celebrating the fortitude of the Cost Rican people in fighting off the invasion of an US mercenary.
Bilingual Virtual Greeting E-Cards
Links and resources to send online greetings (tarjetas virtuales) to a friend or family member.
Carnaval
Carnaval - the holiday of self-indulgence just before Lent in Latin America, Europe and the US.
Christmas Traditions
Christmas traditions from Latin American cultures.
Cinco de Mayo
Information about celebration on May 5th (Cinco de Mayo) - the Battle of Puebla in Mexico (la Batalla de Puebla).
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)
A collections of resources and articles about Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), All Hollow's Eve and All Saints Day.
Día de la Raza
Columbus Day is often celebrated throughout Latin America as the birth of the first Latinoamericanos. The day of La Raza (Día de la Raza). This helps preserve the proper reverence for our Native heritage as well as the African, Asian and European heritage.
Día de los Niños
(April 30) A holiday recognizing children as the center of the Latino family. There are many cities celebrating this holiday across the United States. There is also pending legislation to have it officially recognized.
Epiphany - Three Kings
(Jan 6) A history of the holiday as it exists in Europe.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12th celebrates the appearance of the Virgin Mary in the Americas.
Grito de Dolores (Diez y Seis)
Also known as Diez y Seis de Septiembre (September 16th), celebrating when Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla made the cry for Mexico's freedom from Spain. Here are a collection of resources about the event.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Information and ideas about celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Navidad, Los Reyes Magos, Las Posadas, Las Pastorelas, El Nacimiento
(Dec 25 - Jan 6) A brief summary of all the holidays of Christmas in Mexico.
Pascua - Hispanic Easter Traditions
Pascua, Semana Santa, Holy Week, Easter - Here are the best sites with information about Hispanic/Latino Easter traditions and beliefs.
Quinceañera
La Quinceañera - the celebration of a Latinas fifteenth birthday.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving from a historical indigenous perspective. They hope to dispel myths about the Natives and the Puritans.
Three Kings Day
On January 6th, the Epiphany is celebrated in Hispanic countries across the world.
Christmas Latin. American-Style
History
AfroCubaWeb
Very full listing of news items and current events relevant to Afro-Cuban issues of all kinds, with a focus on the arts, music, religion, literature, and folklore. Includes information on research trips to Cuba, visiting Cuban scholars, workshops, conferences, and festivals. In English; includes search engine.
Biografías y vidas
Provides biographical information in Spanish on thousands of individuals worldwide, ranging from Aristotle to David Beckham. Good coverage of people from the Spanish-speaking world, including the US. Includes illustrations.
Colombian Studies Institute
Part of the Latin American and Caribbean Center at Florida International University , this new research center promotes research on Colombia and the Colombian diaspora in the U.S. The website includes links to research reports produced by the Institute, information on current research, and links to resources elsewhere.
Centro de estudios puertorriqueños
Well-organized website provides information about this major Puerto Rican research institute at Hunter College / CUNY. Includes contents listing for Centro Journal, the major US research journal in Puerto Rican studies; a publications catalog; information about the Centro library and archival collections, and much more research information.
Coloquio Online Formerly called Hispanic USA, this website from Baltimore - Washington DC still includes a few useful US Latino resources, particularly the e-journal Coloquio. Includes Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban American information; Latin American, peninsular Spanish, and Basque sites. In English and Spanish (some sections in Spanish only).
Cuban Committee for Democracy
Bilingual clearinghouse of moderate viewpoints on Cuban and Cuban American issues; includes Cuban Affairs newsletter, news on relevant legislation and events, and demographic information that challenges the belief that the Cuban American population is homogeneous and monolithic. Includes interesting Cuban and Cuban American links elsewhere. In English with parallel site in Spanish; no search engine.
Chapines Online Major directory of Guatemalans online; includes many in the US. Also provides links to other Guatemalan web resources, Guatemalan-oriented chats, and links to similar online web directories for Salvadorans (Guanacos online), Hondurans (Catrachos online), and Nicaraguans (Nicas online). In Spanish.
Dominican Studies Institute
Website from this research institute at CUNY describes its programs, publications, activities, and contact information. Now includes a number of very nice Flash presentations. In English and Spanish.
From out of the Shadows: Mexican Women in the United States.
¡Guanacos Online! Massive directory of Salvadorans online, in US, El Salvador , and abroad. In Spanish.
Diariolas Américas Cuban- and Cuban American-focused newspaper from Miami, that includes a great deal of Latin American news as well. Includes sections typical to newspapers such as sports and editorials, but also includes "Notas evangélicas and Cuestiones gramaticales. Also includes links elsewhere, with some general US Latino information. In Spanish; no search engine.
Hispanic Heritage Gale
Hispanic Americansin Congress - Biographical information on Hispanic Americans who served in Congress.
The History of Chicano Park San Diego
THE PEOPLE AND HISTORY OF MEXICO – TIMELINE A timeline overview of Mexico’s people and history. Very Good
National Council of La Raza
Well-organized Web site from this policy focused organization provides extensive annotated lists of NCLR publications for sale, news briefs on issues such as health, education, immigration, and policy, and an unannotated list of other Web sites of interest. In English; includes search engine.
Notable Hispanic Women - Famous Latinas Individual women of Hispanic heritage, notable for their contributions to fields as far-ranging as sports, fashion, science and literature. Includes American women of Central and South American, Puerto Rican and Mexican background. Famous and notable Hispanic women, and others who may not be as well-known.
Puerto Rico & The American Dream / El Sueño Americano
Exciting multimedia collection of oral histories, video clips, scholarly lectures, and chronologies detailing 20th century Puerto Rican history and experiences of the Puerto Rican diaspora in the United States
LULAC The website of this well-known organization functions as a clearinghouse to their own weekly policy briefs, and includes much useful information such as a Congressional scorecard (detailing Senate and House votes by state and name), sections on immigration, Puerto Rico and the statehood question, voter rights, "English Plus," briefs on upcoming legislation relevant to Latino populations, and much more. Very well designed and timely. In English; no search engine.
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
Currently (as of May 2005) under re-construction, with not much available to see. We'll keep our fingers crossed that it returns! Previously, the website of this vibrant and growing museum in Chicago featured textual and visual information on its current, past, and planned exhibits, plus information on various community outreach service projects, including arts outreach to Chicago-area youth, the student-run Radio Arte project, and the museum's various programs. The MFAC is " the largest Mexican or Latino arts institution" in the U.S. , and Chicago is home to the largest Mexican and Mexican American community in the midwest. Includes links to the separate Radio Arte website, and provides an important voice for midwestern Latino communities which are otherwise not well represented on the web. In English; no search engine.
Inter-University Program for Latino Research (IUPLR)
This excellent website links seventeen academic research institutes in the U.S. and Mexico that participate in IUPLR and focus on Latino research issues. Currently online are descriptions of the organization and its institutional members; numerous research working groups and their interests, select bibliographies on working group topics; their online newsletter, El Noticiero de IUPLR, and an excellent collection of Latino links focusing on policy and research organizations.
Julián Samora Research Institute
Website of this well-known research and policy institute at Michigan State University makes available many full-text papers and research notes, with a particular focus on midwestern Latino issues. It also culls together recent Latino-related news articles from elsewhere on the web, and maintains a collection of diverse Latino and Latin American web links. In English; includes search engine.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE – ZOOT SUIT RIOTS A companion site to the PBS program about the “Zoot Suit Riots” in the 1942. “In August 1942 the murder of a young Mexican-American man ignited a firestorm in the City of the Angels. In no time at all, ethnic and racial tensions that had been building up over the years boiled over. Police fanned out across the city in a dragnet that netted 600 Mexican Americans. Among those accused of murder was a young "zoot-suiter" named Hank Leyvas -- the poster boy for an entire generation of rebellious Mexican kids who refused to play by the old rules. As he and sixteen other boys headed to trial, the mood of the city turned violent. The deck was stacked against the defendants, and a verdict of guilty would spark a series of brutal riots. The convictions were ultimately overturned, but the city and its inhabitants would be forever changed.” Includes a Transcript of the program, primary sources, people and events, a timeline and more.
Women in Mariachi - The history of women in mariachi music
Women of Mexico A past unveiled
