Latino American History
Around 2,000 Artifacts Have Been Saved From the Ruins of Brazil’s National Museum Fire
Meanwhile, search attempts, which are expected to last through the end of 2019, continue
The Time's Up Initiative Built Upon the Work Done by These Labor Activists
How the leaders of a farmworkers' alliance reached across cultural divides to fight sexual harassment
Why John Leguizamo Is So Invested in Telling the Country About Latino History
His uproariously inventive one-man show, soon to be shown on Netflix, puts the story of a neglected culture center stage
Five Things We've Learned Since Brazil’s Devastating National Museum Fire
Luzia, the oldest human fossil in the Americas, was recovered from the rubble
NYC Pop-Up Exhibition Traces Broken Windows Policing’s Toll
The show explores how the policing of minor crimes has caused an uptick in racial profiling, particularly targeting African American and Latino communities
Why Brazil's National Museum Fire Was a Devastating Blow to South America's Cultural Heritage
The collection of more than 20 million artifacts included the oldest fossil found in the Americas and a trove of indigenous literature
Guatemalan Immigrant Luisa Moreno Was Expelled From the U.S. for Her Groundbreaking Labor Activism
The little-known story of an early champion of workers’ rights receives new recognition
The First Phase of San Antonio’s 'Latino High Line' Is Now Open
San Pedro Creek became a physical and metaphorical barrier between the city’s white and Latino residents. This project is looking to change that
Marc Anthony Garners the Big Win in the Portrait Gallery's People's Choice Award
A portrait of salsa music's all-time top-selling artist is on display on the museum's "Recognize" wall
California Once Targeted Latinas for Forced Sterilization
In the 20th century, U.S. eugenics programs rendered tens of thousands of people infertile
Where RFK Was Killed, a Diverse Student Body Fulfills His Vision for America
At the site of Robert Kennedy's assassination, the kids at a Los Angeles public school keep his spirit alive
How Margarita Cansino Became Rita Hayworth
Hayworth navigated identity, ethnicity and transformation throughout her career
Why an Irish Stamp Has Reignited a Decades-Old Debate About Che Guevara’s Controversial Legacy
The commemorative stamp was issued to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of the guerrilla revolutionary
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Diving Into Google's Huge Latino Art and History Archive
It features more than 2,500 new works and 69 new exhibits
Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Offers Advice to a New Generation of Activists
A new documentary charts the 87-year-old leader's advocacy across the decades
Why Piri Thomas' Coming of Age Memoir Still Resonates Today
"Down These Mean Streets" was an instant classic, a text of painful truths
Watch How One Harlem Storefront Changes Over Nearly Four Decades
The Smithsonian American Art Museum's new exhibition goes "Down These Mean Streets"
Learn the Secret History of Your State With These Addictive Podcasts
Use this indispensable guide to find out which podcast will be next on your listen list
Puerto Ricans Got U.S. Citizenship 100 Years Ago—But Their Identity Remains Fraught
Even a century later, those who live in the U.S. territory have little autonomy
Skeletons Found Under a Florida Wine Shop May Be Some of America’s First Colonists
The skeletons, found in St. Augustine, Florida, likely date to the first decades of the oldest European settlement in the United States
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