Meet the The Dream 9. They took activism around youth immigration farther than it had ever been taken before. What they were doing was not only risky but difficult.
Hispanic Americans reflect on immigration, culture, and identity.
Celebrating since 1968... Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.
September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept.18, respectively.
Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.More...
SWIC Library joins with the campus community in celebrating diversity!
From September 15 to October 15, the Library honors the diverse people of Spanish-speaking backgrounds in the United States. Book displays celebrate the heritage, culture, spirit and extraordinary contributions of Hispanic Americans.
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Take advantage of our Library Pick UP Service. Watch this QUICK VIDEO on how to place a book request. Once requested, library staff will pull your item from the shelf and email you that it's ready for pick up at the library's front desk. You will need your SWIC ID to check items out of the library. The typical loan period for library items is 4 weeks. See our current library hours.
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Finally, be sure to scroll down for a list of Web Resources. Find interesting links toHispanic American Arts & Culture, Business & Employment, Civil Rights & Political Participation, Facts & Figures, Health & Wellness, History, Literature, Media, Primary Sources, Professional, Community and St. Louis Organizations.
Arte Público PressThe oldest and most accomplished publisher of contemporary and recovered literature by US Hispanic authors.
El Museo del BarrioLatino, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures are represented in El Museo’s wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by film, literary, visual and performing arts series, cultural celebrations, and educational programs.
Latino Film InstituteThe Latino Film Institute (LFI) showcases, strengthens and celebrates the richness of Latino lives by providing a pipeline, platform and launching pad from our community into the entertainment industry.
LatinopiaLatinopia is a place to discover and discuss Latino arts, history, music, literature, cooking and cinema.
National Association of Latino Arts and CulturesThe National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to the Latino arts field.
National Hispanic Cultural CenterThe National Hispanic Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and advancement of Hispanic culture, arts and humanities.
Smithsonian - Latino CenterThe Smithsonian Latino Center works toward preserving Latino history and culture, engaging Latino communities and advancing Latino representation in the United States.
Smithsonian - Latinx Art & ArtistsThe Smithsonian American Art Museum's growing Latinx art collection represents the rich contributions of Latinxs to our country from the colonial period to the present.
Sounds and ColoursSounds and Colours is a website, print publication and record label dedicated to Latin American music and culture, with a particular focus on the South American countries.
Business and Employment
Hispanic Alliance for Career EnhancementHACE is a national non-profit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals.
Hispanic Association on Corporate ResponsibilityHispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility’s (HACR) mission is to advance the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America at a level commensurate with our economic contributions in the areas of Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy, and Governance.
iHispanoConnecting diverse talent with great opportunities.
National Hispanic Business GroupThe NHBG is dedicated to expanding, promoting and creating business opportunities for its members by strategically fostering dialogue and economic exchange, while supporting positive social change and community empowerment.
United States Hispanic Chamber of CommerceUSHCC actively promotes the economic growth, development, and interests of more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses, that combined, contribute over $800 billion to the American economy every year.
Civil Rights and Political Participation
Congressional Hispanic Caucus InstituteCHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences to outstanding Latino/a/x students and young professionals, and convenes Members of Congress and other public officials, corporate executives, nonprofit advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the nation and the Hispanic community.
Hispanas Organized for Political EqualityHOPE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to ensuring political and economic parity for Latinas through leadership, advocacy, and education to the benefit of all communities and the status of women.
Latinas UnidasLatinas Unidas fosters opportunities that will promote unity, cultural identity and the presence of the Latina woman in the community and encourage and motivate women to be self-confident to assume leadership roles to positively impact society.
The Latino CoalitionBy analyzing the impact of Federal, State and local legislation, government regulations, and taxes on the Latino community, TLC is able to work with policymakers and stakeholders to create an environment that allows Latinos to thrive.
Latino JusticeLatinoJustice works to create a more just society by using and challenging the rule of law to secure transformative, equitable and accessible justice, by empowering our community and by fostering leadership through advocacy and education.
League of United Latin American CitizensLULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 1,000 LULAC councils nationwide.
Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education FundMALDEF is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization committed to protect and defend the rights of all Latinos living in the United States and the constitutional rights of all Americans.
National Hispanic Caucus of State LegislatorsNHCSL's primary mission is to organize Hispanic state legislators who advocate for advancements in education, healthcare, housing, economic development, criminal justice and employment and job training for the Hispanic community.
United Farm WorkersThe UFW actively champion legislative and regulatory reforms for farm workers covering issues such as worker protections, pesticides and immigration reform.
Voto LatinoVoto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy.
Facts and Figures
Hispanic / Latinos - Pew Research CenterPew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research.
Health Profile: Hispanic / Latino AmericansThe Office of Minority Health is dedicated to improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities.
Hispanics and Mental HealthMental Health America is dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all.
Latino Commission on AIDSLatino Commission on AIDS spearheads health advocacy for Latinos, promotes HIV education, develops model prevention programs for high-risk communities and by builds capacity in community organizations.
National Alliance for Hispanic HealthThe National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the premier science-based and community-driven organization that focuses on the best health for all.
National Hispanic Medical AssociationNHMA is a non-profit association representing the interests of 50,000 licensed Hispanic physicians in the United States.
American Latino HeritageExplore American Latino Heritage by reading about historic people and places highlighted by the National Park Services.
Hispanic / Latino HeritageThe National Archives and Record Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. View historical documents related Hispanic / Latino heritage.
Hispanic Veterans in ServiceRead personal stories about Hispanic Veterans from the archives of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project.
Hispanic Life in AmericaThe experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media. Resources curated by NewsBank research database.
The Hispanic Museum and LibraryA free, public museum and reference library for the study of the art and culture of the Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines.
The Mexican MuseumThe mission of The Mexican Museum is to voice the complexity and richness of Latino art and culture throughout the Americas, and to engage and facilitate dialogue among the broadest public.
PBS - LATINO AMERICANS - Documentary SeriesLATINO AMERICANS is the first major documentary series for television to chronicle 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.
Literature
52 Books by Hispanic and Latinx Authors to Read NowHispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time to relish the latest works from beloved Hispanic and Latinx authors. This list includes something for every type of reading mood: romance, horror, science fiction, literary fiction, and nonfiction.
Archive of Hispanic Literature on Tape - PALABRA ArchiveThe PALABRA Archive is a collection of audio recordings from Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx poets and prose writers reading from their works.
Books to Read for Latinx Heritage MonthThe book list features nonfiction and fiction by and about Latinx and Hispanic authors and characters from all over the world.
Hispanic Heritage Booklists for ChildrenChildren's booklists featuring titles about Hispanic Heritage organized by topic. Many books on our recommended lists are bilingual or are available in Spanish.
Hispanic Heritage Literature OrganizationHHLO leads literary, artistic, and cultural programs for the benefit of the international community with the purpose of providing social wellbeing, cultural sensitivity, inclusion, preservation of intangible cultural heritage and the defense of the environment.
Hispanic Reading RoomExplore resources in the Hispanic Reading Room at the Library of Congress.
LGBTQ Latinx Students Share 12 Must-ReadsLGBTQ Latinx members of GLSEN’s National Student Council compiled a list of books, ranging from children’s books to autobiographies, that shed light on LGBTQ Latinx identities. Importantly, these books explore LGBTQ and Latinx identities as overlapping rather than separate, showing the multiplicity of experiences within these identities.
Media
California Chicano News Media AssociationThe organization’s mission is to foster an accurate and fair portrayal of Latinos in the news, and to promote the social, economic and professional advancement of Latino journalists.
Contacto MagazineContacto Magazine is an independent publication on Latin American issues.
GalavisiónGalavisión is a Spanish-language entertainment channel in the United States.
HCN GlobalThe largest U.S. producer and syndicator of Spanish-language public interest and educational content for traditional and digital media.
Hispanic PR WireHispanic PR Wire is the premier news broadcast service to Hispanic media in the United States.
La Opinión DigitalLa Opinión is the largest Spanish-language newspaper in the United States and the second most read newspaper in Los Angeles.
La RazaLa Raza is a Spanish newspaper and news website, published in Chicago, Illinois. It is a free newspaper distributed in Chicago and its metropolitan area, mostly directly to homes in Hispanic neighborhoods and also in street boxes and stores.
Latina MagazineLatina Magazine was the first of its kind – an authoritative voice for Latina women in the U.S. Today, Latina aims to be a space for the entire Latinx community, regardless of identity.
Latino Public BroadcastingLatino Public Broadcasting is the leader of the development, production, acquisition and distribution of non-commercial educational and cultural media that is representative of Latino people, or addresses issues of particular interest to Latino Americans.
Latino USAFuturo Media creates multimedia content for and about the new American mainstream in the service of empowering people to navigate the complexities of an increasingly diverse and connected world.
TelemundoTelemundo is an American Spanish-language television network.
Primary Sources
Cuban Heritage Collection (CHC) Digital CollectionsDigital collections documenting Cuba and the Cuban diaspora from colonial times to the present. These materials include rare books and journals, as well as archival materials including documents, correspondence, photographs, maps, scrapbooks, audio, video, and oral histories.
Hispanic Life in AmericaThe experience and impact of Hispanic Americans as recorded by the news media. Resources curated by NewsBank research database.
New Mexico Folklife ProjectThe New Mexico Folklife Project includes photographs, sound recordings, and field notes document the Hispanic art and artists at the American Folklife Center in the summers 1984 and 1985.
ASPIRATo empower the Puerto Rican and Latino community through advocacy and the education and leadership development of its youth.
Committee for Hispanic Children and FamiliesThe mission of CHCF is to combine education, capacity-building, and advocacy to strengthen the support system and continuum of learning for children and youth.
Hispanic American Police Command Officers AssociationHAPCOA’s mission is to “empower the future of law enforcement” by assisting law enforcement, criminal justice and community organizations nationwide in their efforts to recruit, train, mentor and promote qualified Hispanic American men and women committed to a career in the criminal justice arena and to communities in which they serve and protect.
Hispanic Heritage FoundationThe Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is a nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities.
Hispanic National Bar AssociationThe Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan, national membership organization that represents the interests of Hispanic legal professionals in the United States and its territories.
National Association of Hispanic Federal ExecutivesThe National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives identifies, cultivates and prepares Hispanics for advancement into the Senior Executive Service ranks.
National Association of Hispanic JournalistsThe National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry.
National Association of Hispanic NursesNational Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) is devoted to promoting safe, quality health care delivery to Latino communities and individuals, and recognizing excellence among Latino nurses, providing formal and informal mentoring opportunities, and generally serving as a center of excellence for our members.
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate ProfessionalsNAHREP advances sustainable Hispanic homeownership by educating and empowering the real estate professionals who serve Hispanic home buyers & sellers, advocating for public policy that supports the trade association’s mission and facilitating relationships among industry stakeholders, real estate practitioners and other housing industry professionals.
National Hispanic Council on AgingThe National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) is the leading national organization working to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults, their families and their caregivers.
National Society of Hispanic PhysicistsThe purpose of this society is to promote and recognize the accomplishments of Hispanic physicists within the scientific community,
develop and support efforts to increase opportunities for Hispanics in physics and encourage Hispanic students to enter a career in physics.
ReformaAmerican Library Association's affiliate REFORMA is committed to the improvement of the full spectrum of library and information services for the approximately 56.2* million Spanish-speaking and Latino people in the United States.
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. LouisHispanic Chamber attempts to strengthen Hispanic enterprise and small and minority business integration to promote a sustainable socioeconomic development and a better quality of life in the St. Louis region.
The Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St LouisThe Hispanic Leaders Group promotes and supports the advancement of our vibrant Hispanic community through networking, education and advocacy to foster harmony and diversity in the greater St. Louis region.
Puerto Rican Society, Inc. of St. LouisOur Mission: “To represent and uphold Puerto Rican values and culture while supporting education and other charitable pursuits”
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month - National ArchivesExplore online resources that celebrate achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.
Hispanic Heritage Month - National Park ServiceDuring this month and throughout the year, the National Park Service and our partners, share history, heritage, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present.
National Hispanic Heritage MonthA collaborative project of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
