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Latino History and Culture National Museum of the …

WEBHispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture from September 15 to October 15. During this month we give extra recognition to …

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Hispanic Heritage Month National Museum of the …

WEBHispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communites beyond this …

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25 Latinas You Should Know National Museum of the …

WEBShe published El cocinero español (The Spanish Cook) in San Francisco in 1898. Pinedo's Mexican, Spanish, and Basque recipe collection preserved Californio culture by way of …

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Latino History National Museum of the American Latino

WEBBeginning in the 1960s, the Chicano Civil Rights Movement took shape as Mexican Americans fought for civil equality. During this time, leaders like Cesar Chavez and …

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Latinos & Latinas in the US National Museum of the …

WEBThe Latino population in the United States is over 60 million, making up 18.9% of the total population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. As the largest ethnic minority, the …

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How do Latinos Self-Identify

WEBStacked bar chart, title: Labels used most often among Latinos to describe their identity, two thousand seventeen. Vertical bars represent: Self-identified Latinos; Foreign born; …

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Latino Culture National Museum of the American Latino

WEBOther Cultural Influences. The Latino community’s many contributions to American culture continue to evolve. For example, the margarita is a common beverage in Mexican …

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Hispanic Heritage Month Educational Resources

WEBLibrary of Congress's Hispanic Reading Room – The Library of Congress’ Hispanic Reading Room is a helpful resource for research around the geographical areas of the …

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Dr. C. David Molina’s Medical Bag

WEBDr. C. David Molina (1926–1996) was a physician and entrepreneur. In 1980, he founded Molina Medical Centers (now Molina Healthcare, Inc.) to serve the needs of working …

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Latino Civil Rights National Museum of the American …

WEBThe Latino civil rights movement grew throughout the 1900s, often in parallel to others like the African American civil rights movement. Inspired by fellow activists and important …

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Latino Identity National Museum of the American Latino

WEBIdentity, or how we understand and express ourselves, is very complex. The Latino community is incredibly diverse and many Latinos and Latinas having layered identities. …

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Smithsonian Latino Center’s Molina Family Latino Gallery To Open …

WEBThe Smithsonian Latino Center’s first gallery space, the Molina Family Latino Gallery, will be dedicated to celebrating the U.S. Latino experience and open at the …

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¡Presente! National Museum of the American Latino

WEBExplore the "¡Presente!” exhibition in the Molina Family Latino Gallery as it looked when it first opened to the public. Since June 2022, we have rotated objects in the cases and …

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Latino Food National Museum of the American Latino

WEBFrom the Cuban sandwich to arepas, Latino foods have grown in popularity and influenced American cuisine with new fusions and interpretations. You can discover and create …

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Latino Immigration National Museum of the American Latino

WEBLatino immigration has greatly contributed to the culture of the United States and has shaped areas like food, music, business, sports, labor, and politics. A variety of …

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Molina Family Latino Gallery National Museum of the American …

WEBThe Molina Family Latino Gallery is named in recognition of the Smithsonian Latino Center’s lead donors. The five children of Dr. C. David Molina collectively donated $10 million to …

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Sonia Sotomayor National Museum of the American Latino

WEBSupreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. In 2009, Sonia Sotomayor broke boundaries by becoming the first Latina, and the third woman, to serve on the Supreme Court of the …

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Jorge Zamanillo National Museum of the American Latino

WEBJorge Zamanillo is the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino, which Congress established in December 2020. In legislation …

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National Museum of the American Latino Elects Board of Trustees

WEBThe board of trustees of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino has elected Henry R. Muñoz III, entrepreneur, philanthropist, designer and social …

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