In the United States, from September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month. It is a great time to learn more about the diversity of Hispanic and Latina/e/o/x experiences and cultures.
Here is a curated list of PBS resources to learn about Latinx history and culture:
Start Here
Why Do We Say “Latino”?
How Did Hispanic Communities Shape U.S. Cities?
For Kids
PBS KIDS Celebrates Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month!
Dolores Huerta Reader | Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Flamenco Dance Studio Field Trip
How Different Families Celebrate: Día de los Muertos | Young Explorers
Books About Latinos Who Made a Difference
11 Picture Books Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
“Rosie’s Rules” Celebrates Mexican Family Traditions
Seeing Myself and My Community in “Alma’s Way”
Matlachines | Dance Arts Toolkit
Middle School to High School
Latino Public Broadcasting Education Collection
American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Folk Music of Hispanic New Mexico: The John Donald Robb Collection
Chicana Dance Crew Blends Tap and Mexican Footwork | If Cities Could Dance
Queer Salsa: How One Nonbinary Couple Leads and Follows | If Cities Could Dance
Latina Choreographer Uplifts Stories from U.S.-Mexico Borderlands | If Cities Could Dance
Mexican Folk Dance in Fresno | If Cities Could Dance
Travel to Brazil, the Birthplace of Capoeira | If Cities Could Dance
Latino Representation | Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Rita Moreno as Activist | Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It
Representation and Diversity on Stage and Screen | Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Food
Mexico: Heirloom Maize | Relish
Mexico: Mexican Tortas | Relish
Mexico: Tamales | Relish
The Secret Sauce: Afghan Chutney and Mexican Guisado | Relish
Yucatán: Poc Chuc | Relish
Lifelong Learning
10 Iconic Latino Music Artists to Add To Your Next Playlist
7 Must-Read Influential Latino Authors
Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage | PBS – Youtube Playlist
American Experience | The U.S. Latino Experience
The Latinx Photography Project – Can the arts work as a catalyst for personal growth?
PBS Documentaries That Explore Diverse Latino Experiences – Stream or Check out from your local library