Latinx history Archives

15 Latinx Movies About Our History and Culture You Need to Watch

Nicole YoungSeptember 20, 2022

by Nicole YoungSeptember 20, 202205898

Movies can entertain but can also educate and despite the lack of Latinx representation in Hollywood, there are several powerful films that showcase our stories and history. Films like the beloved Coco which centered on Dia de Muertos in Mexico...

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14 Books to Read to Better Understand Our Latin History

Sofía AguilarSeptember 6, 2022

by Sofía AguilarSeptember 6, 202205743

Every year from September 15 to October 15, Latinx Heritage Month is a time for the entire community to celebrate and come together from all our different nations, heritages, cultures, and most importantly, our histories. In school, many of us...

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Food Historian Maite Gomez-Rejón Discusses Ancestral Foods, Food History & Colonization

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 28, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 28, 202205544

Texas-native Maite Gomez-Rejón thought she’d become an artist when she grew up but what she didn’t realize almost until it actually happened was that her medium would be food. Gomez-Rejón is a first-generation Mexican-American who grew up in the border...

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10 Reasons Latinxs Should Celebrate Black History Month

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 202204998

Many of us grew up not knowing our full history especially that of our homeland and the diasporas and pre-colonization history. We identified as Latino—or Puerto Rican or Mexican or Dominican, etc. without fully grasping the evolution of those identities. We...

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New Graphic Novel About César Chávez March Released

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 19, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 19, 202203642

Iconic Mexican American civil rights activist, César Chávez, is the subject of a new graphic novel for children spotlighting his work in support of migrant farm workers. Written by award-winning Chicano comic book author, Terry Blas, and illustrated by acclaimed...

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The Real Story of Rum in the Caribbean & How it Ended Up in Puerto Rico

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 11, 2021June 14, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 11, 2021June 14, 202109784

When people think of rum, they instantly think of the Caribbean. They go hand-in-hand and for good reason. Rum which is a distilled spirit made from sugarcane, was invented in the West Indies, which encompass Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic...

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The Significance of How Puerto Rico Honors Emancipation Day

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 22, 2021March 22, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 22, 2021March 22, 2021023116

Puerto Rico’s Emancipation Day which is celebrated on March 22 each year, is notable for a few reasons. The first thing that comes to mind though is that it’s celebrated at all. Emancipation Day in Puerto Rico is the commemoration...

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10 Chicana Activists Who Fought for Equal Rights in the Chicano Movement

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021027971

Cesar Chavez. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales. Reies Tijerina. We recognize these names as leaders of the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and ’70s. But what about the women who were instrumental in fighting for equal rights for Chicanos and Latinos? Like...

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Cultura 101: 15 Videos that Will School You on Latino History

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 10, 2020July 9, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 10, 2020July 9, 2020015493

Tending to your physical, emotional, and mental health and well-being is key right, but learning something new and cool about your culture is always a plus. We have time on our hands these days, and whenever we can add to...

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24 Latinx Pop Culture and Political Milestones of the 2010s

Virginia IsaadDecember 27, 2019July 10, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 27, 2019July 10, 2020013887

The Latinx population has grown immensely in the past decade and with such power comes success and triumphs. This slideshow is all about Latinx milestones achieved throughout the 2010s in pop culture and politics. From the historic election of Alexandria...

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13 Important Lessons From John Leguizamo’s ‘Latin History for Morons’ on Netflix

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 27, 2019July 31, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 27, 2019July 31, 2020016042

Latinxs have been a major part of American history, yet we aren’t taught enough in school about our history or contributions. This further empowers the false narrative surrounding Latinx identities and the lies we’re told that we’re “not really Americans”...

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14 Discriminatory Practices and Hate Crimes Made Against Latinos in the U.S.

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 8, 2019July 29, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiAugust 8, 2019July 29, 202006891

It’s important for us as people to know our history ⁠— both the good and the bad. Remember that quote that says if you don’t know your history, you’re doomed to repeat it? It’s true. Time seems to erase some...