Salutes Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is very special month to remember and salute the
accomplishment of Hispanic in this United States, below you will find listings to give you
more information about
this special time of the year.
History Movies
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Education World offers
a piņata full of activities that will help teachers focus attention on the contributions
of people of Hispanic heritage to the history of the United States.
Today, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 26 million people in the United
States are of Hispanic origin. That's about ten percent of us!
Teaching of the contributions of Hispanic Americans, and learning about the cultures
from which they come, will be the focal point of many classroom activities and discussions
in the weeks ahead as students across the United States recognize Hispanic Heritage Month
-- September 15 to October 15.
But why teach about Hispanic heritage?http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson023.shtml
- 50 Things to Do for Hispanic Heritage
Month Written for parents and teachers.
- Hispanic Heritage Awards Information on the Hispanic Heritage
Awards
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month National
Register of Historic Places
- Hispanic Heritage Month by
Latino.com This page still contains information for Hispanic Heritage Month 1999. It
will be updated on September 15, 2000
- Presidential Proclamation 1999
Last years proclamation
- Presidential Proclamation 1998 The
proclamation from two years ago.
- Amigos A moderated board for
discussions on multiculturalism.
- Chicano/Latino Net Art Links
- Chicano Murals of
Los Angeles Nice pictures with good descriptions.
- Diego Rivera Virtual Museum (In English) Wow!
- The Great Mexican Chile You
won't believe what you can learn from a Chile.
- Hispanic Heritage All Year Long An
article on Hispanic cultural centers such as El Museo del Barrio.
- Mundo Latino In Spanish. A Latino news
organization.
- Latino Virtual Gallery
Approaches Latino/a contributions to America's history, arts and culture from a Latino/a
perspective
- Latino Museums Latino Museums and Museums
with Latino Collections
Research Information
- Hispanic Population
of the United States As recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau - many , many
statistics.
- Census Bureau Facts for Hispanic Heritage
Month US Census Bureau memorandum on facts for Hispanic Heritage Month, 1997
- Census Bureau
Facts for Hispanic Heritage Month Information from the US Census Bureau for Hispanic
Heritage Month, 1999
- Hispanic
Women in the Work Force A 1989 Department of Labor Report
- Latin
American Resources MCPS' collection of website links for researching Latin America.
- Hispanic Heritage Month Prominent Latinas
- StarDate Online |
Hispanic Heritage Month Information on astronomy in the Latino culture
- History of Hispanic Heritage Month
Legislative history
- LATNN.com - The Latino Online News Network
- The Latino Connection
Information on Hispanic Countries
- Latino Website PATHFINDER Links to Latino
sites
- Hispanic Heritage Hispanic interest site
from the Amarillo Globe News
- DoD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Department of Defense Celebrations
- Smithsonian Institution Hispanic Heritage Month Events Events at
the Smithsonian Institution
- Latino Heritage Month , Los Angeles California Celebrations in
Los Angeles
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