U.S. history Archives

22 Major Moments in U.S. Latinx History

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 15, 2019July 27, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 15, 2019July 27, 2020013748

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, but you know we celebrate Latinx culture, history, achievements, and accomplishments all day and every day. It’s a daily process to learn about our contributions over hundreds of years to what is now...

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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, 202007905

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...

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13 of the Most Effed Up Immigration Acts in U.S. History

HipLatinaNovember 29, 2018August 25, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 29, 2018August 25, 202003901

It’s important to know history to fully understand the things that are happening now. This is because often, history repeats itself, and/or what we experience today resulted from what happened yesterday. The past, with its events and narratives, informs us....

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10 States in The U.S. That Were Once A Part of Mexico

HipLatinaNovember 12, 2018August 28, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 12, 2018August 28, 20200216144

Our Native American brothers and sisters are the only people who can truly claim the United States was their original land. Nonetheless, it’s important to look at what parts of the country were once in Mexican hands because that...