Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino: Molina Family Latino Gallery
Includes exhibitions, virtual museum, Virtual Museum Bilingual Teacher Training Took Kit, and more.
Timeline, Resources, Stories, Videos
Colonization of the Americas allowed for the melding of European, Indigenous and African sounds—creating some very danceable musical styles.
Pyramids of Teotihuacan--virtual tour
Rio De Janeiro--panoramas and videos
Latin Music Collection
Learn Spanish in a FUN way with Salsa (it's aimed at little kids but you can always learn something) Click here
10 Important Facts Of The Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month. But how long has the U.S. been doing this? Was it always a month? Why does it begin in the middle of September?
10 Important Facts Of The Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month Facts
Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month. But how long has the U.S. been doing this? Was it always a month? Why does it begin in the middle of September?
1. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15
2. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America
3. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson
4. It was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period
5. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988
6. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
7. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively
8. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30-day period
9. The Law Library of Congress has compiled guides to commemorative observations, including a comprehensive inventory of the Public Laws, Presidential Proclamations and congressional resolutions related to National Hispanic Heritage Month
10. Images, photos and teachers’ resources about National Hispanic Heritage Month are available at https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
Information courtesy of https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Today’s America https://www.hispanicoutlook.com/articles/hispanic-heritage-month-celebrating-todays-america
Scholastic Storybook Treasures
Children's stories told in Spanish
Beginner's Guide: How To Salsa Dance (No Experience Needed)
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Click on above image to explore Lation Cultures in the US
This is the playlist for the Hispanic Heritage Month from TEDTalk
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