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Promotional image of the Caminos exhibit on display at Arte Américas. (Courtesy of Arte Américas)

The Importance of Latinx Representation in Museums

Maya Castillo learns the importance of Latinx representation in museums during her internship at Arte Américas.

Young Ambassador, Mia Cooper and her supervisor Cathy posing with the cast of the superhero show

Taking a Walk on the “Science” Side of Life

Young Ambassador, Yesenia Muñoz at the children’s baile folklórico performance. (Courtesy of the National Museum of Mexican Art.)

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Amanda learning about documents used to create exhibitions and serve as learning tools for the public. Courtesy of the Museo de Historia, Antropología y Arte.

The Story within a Story

The Witte Museum on the first day of Hernandez’s internship. Courtesy of Estrella Hernandez.

Chili Queens and Fiesta Gowns

Young Ambassador Samantha meeting with individuals that work at the museum. Courtesy of the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.

Love What You Do and Give Back

Carlos Francisco Parra

Francisco Parra Gets Hands-On With Spanish-Language TV and Radio Archives

Michelle Tovar during her LMSP fellowship in 2015, viewing the Dolores Huerta exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery

Michelle Tovar Works to Incorporate Local Narratives in the Telling of Bracero Program History

Gianna May Sanchez

Gianna May Sanchez Sees Ways to Immerse the Public in Latino History with Tech

Robin Morey

Robin Morey Picks Apart California’s Cultural Soundscape

Photo credit Michelle Joan Wilkinson

Laura Belik Explores the Common Struggles of Groundbreaking Black and Latino Architects

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