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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), HPU’s Library & Learning Commons has curated a list of must-read books and resources honoring the contributions of talented Latino and Latinx fiction authors and academic scholars.
Do some background reading: To better understand the nuances and history behind the terms "Hispanic," "Latino," and "Latinx," we’ve gathered a selection of insightful articles and resources. These materials explore the cultural, linguistic, and regional significance of these identities, offering diverse perspectives to help you navigate the terminology with greater awareness and sensitivity.
"Latino, Hispanic, Latinx, Chicano: The History Behind the Terms"
"The Futuro Media Group is an independent nonprofit organization producing multimedia journalism that explores and gives a critical voice to the diversity of the American experience." (From https://www.latinousa.org/about/)
"The Futuro Media Group presents a new political podcast where journalists of color tell you what you’re missing from the mainstream news." (From https://www.inthethick.org/about/).
"Un podcast semanal para poner en contexto los sucesos más relevantes de América Latina."
"Who You Calling '"Hispanic'?"
This podcast episode by NPR's Code Switch investigates how "the notion of a multiracial, multinational, pan-ethnic identity called "Hispanic" is a relatively recent — and somewhat haphazard invention — in the United States."
LATINOAMÉRICA FANTÁSTICA - fantastic latinoamerica
"The podcast dedicated to Latin America's narratives. El podcast dedicado a las narrativas Latinoamericanas."
Listen NPR's Alt.Latino for copious music and radio shows.
This major documentary series features interviews with nearly 100 Latino individuals, and "chronicle[s] the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S."
Las Fotos Project’s mission is "to elevate the voices of teenage girls from communities of color through photography and mentoring, empowering them to channel their creativity for the benefit of themselves, their community, and future careers." Explore participants' stunning photo exhibitions, and they ways they creatively investigate and represent identity, self, community, and more.
My Broken Language: A Memoir by 
"10 great TED Talks by Hispanic and Latinx speakers for Hispanic Heritage Month"
Engage with this curated collection of TED Talks, with speakers such as Isabel Allende, America Ferrera, Gabby Rivera, and more.
Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent by
Mexican Gothic by 
The President and the Frog by 
The Taste of Sugar by "In this series, E. Carmen Ramos, curator of Latino art, discusses the exhibition "Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum."
¡Printing the Revolution! Virtual Exhibition
Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian American Arts Museum's virtual exhibit.
Explore the exhibitions and collections of the Museum of Latin American Art from anywhere in the world.
Questions for Reflection
Use these questions to keep exploring. Think through them, journal, or discuss with a friend.
1. What ways do you support or highlight Latinx/Latino/Hispanic culture?
2. What ways do you silence or minimize Latinx/Latino/Hispanic culture?
LATINO AMERICANS
Las Fotos Project
MOLAA En Casa