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Ballet Dance Magazine: An Interview With Evelyn Cisneros
An interview with Evelyn Cisneros and with the choreographer of a dance, "Lambarena," created especially for her. In it, Cisneros discusses why she started dance, her early training, and the work that went into "Lambarena."
CNN
Cnn: Rising Minorities Find Political Clout Elusive
Will increasing minority populations in the United States translate into a greater amount of political power? This article examines that question.
Arizona State University
Chicana and Chicano Space: Inquiry
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "Esperanza Rising"
This site offers historical links, lesson plans, and student activities to enhance Pam Munoz Ryan's book "Esperanza Rising."
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Sandra Cisneros
Explore this site featuring links to biographical information related to the life and work of Sandra Cisneros. This resource also provides links to lesson plans and activities for "The House on Mango Street."
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "How Tia Lola Came to Stay"
This site provides a book summary, lesson plan ideas, book connections and resource links for teaching How Tia Lola Came to Stay by Julia Alvarez.
Chicago History Museum
Encyclopedia of Chicago: Bilingual Education
A good look at bilingual education in Chicago beginning with German immigrants in the 19th century. The bulk of the article deals with changes brought about by the Bilingual Education Act of 1968 and its implementation in Chicago.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Oscar De La Hoya
Wikipedia details the life and career of Oscar De La Hoya, the "Golden Boy," who won a 1992 Olympic Gold Medal in boxing to keep a promise to his dying mom.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Dennis Chavez (1888 1962)
From the US Congress, find a short biography on Dennis Chavez, a Democratic senator from New Mexico during the New Deal years. Site lists the committees he served on during his time as senator and Representative.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: A Multicultural Literature Bibliography
A list that provides either the teacher or the student with a list of books that gives a representation of the multicultural society that exists in the United States. A brief synopsis of each book is given along with a suggestion for the...
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All About Jazz: Arturo Sandoval
Learn about Arturo Sandoval and his life in Cuba and later in America.
Other
Star Rise Creations: Cesar Chavez Biography
This site provides a biography of Cesar Chavez who is known for fighting for decent wages for the migrant farm workers during the 1960s and 1970s.
Library of Congress
Loc: Puerto Rican/cuban Immigration
The story of the Puerto Rican people and their migration to the U.S. Many famous Puerto Ricans are mentioned. Be sure to click on Vocabulary at the bottom of the page to listen to Latin-Caribbean instruments.
NASA
Nasa: Astronaut Biography: m.lopez Alegria
Read biographical facts about this Spanish-born astronaut who is the veteran of three space flights including the Columbia, the Discovery, and the Endeavour.
Other
Graduating Engineer: Without Limits
This article features an interview with astronaut Ellen Ochoa in which she discusses minority issues and encourages higher education. A lot of biographical information is also included.
Other
New York Folklore Society: Quinceanera
A magazine article on the Latin American tradition of Quinceanera describes the origins, the meaning, and the ceremony. (Published 2002)
History Link
History Link: Chicano/latino Activism in Seattle, 1960s 1970s
An article about the Chicano Movement in Washington state, and Seattle in particular at the height of the Civil Rights movement. Read about the formation of the Brown Berets and their place in the movement.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Five Artists of the Mexican Revolution
In this 9-12 lesson plan, young scholars will create original artwork demonstrating the style of an early 20th-century artist of the Mexican Revolution. They will research how art was influenced or created in response to major events,...
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National Park Service: Cine El Rey: The King Cinema
Theater was and is an important cultural point in entertainment for Hispanics. Cine El Rey symbolized part of that cultural importance. Learn about it's history here.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Culture of Honduras
Experience Honduran culture at this site offered by Wikipedia. Learn about the music, literature, art, religion, cuisine, and family life of this diverse culture.
Library of Congress
Loc: Jose Marti
Detailed biography of Jose Marti and his work. Be sure to check out the external links on the bottom of the page for more in-depth information about the time period of the Spanish-American War. The chronology link in particular is great.
Other
Mundo Latino: Seccion De Musica
This is a compilation of links to other sites that feature Hispanic music and artists. It includes a list of musicians, song site links and music portals, and Spanish language radio/television stations.
Digital History
Digital History: Impact of the Mexican Revolution
Seee how Mexico's independence from Spain affected not only the Mexicans who lived in California, but also the native population, and the white Americans.
Digital History
Digital History: Spanish America
Read about Spanish influence in the northern part of its empire in America. See what American cowboys borrowed from the vaqueros, and how Spanish architecture came to spread across the Southwest.
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