Explore Hispanic Heritage: History
Explore Hispanic heritage, history, and culture
- Why Mexican Americans Say "The Border Crossed Us"From the History channel
Despite facing language barriers and discrimination, thousands of Latinas fulfilled an integral role in support of the U.S. military effort during World War II. Meet the Latina "Rosies" who helped the US effort during World War II.
- Hispanic History Milestones: TimelineA timeline from the History channel that highlights notable events in U.S. Hispanic and Latino history.
A true American hero, Cesar Chavez was a civil rights, Latino and farm labor leader; a genuinely religious and spiritual figure; a community organizer and social entrepreneur; a champion of militant nonviolent social change; and a crusader for the environment and consumer rights.
- Salvadoran Americans in the DC AreaResources on the history of Salvadoran immigrant communities and the Latina/o/x presence in Washington, DC.
John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons; now streaming on Netflix