Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 each year. Beginning in 1968 a law was passed declaring the week holding September 15 & 16 to be National Hispanic Heritage Week and a presidential proclamation should be issued each year confirming this. U.S. citizens were urged to participate in ceremonies, education, and acknowledgement of the human rights this celebration represents. In 1988, the celebration was expanded to one month long spanning the above dates. September 15 is Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. September 16 is Independence Day for Mexico. Another holiday occurring during the celebration is El Dia de la Raza on October 12.

The Hispanic population is extensive in this country and is expected to reach 44% of the nation’s total by 2025. Hispanic influences permeate our culture. From food, art, music, dance, sports, and politics to historical figures such as Cesar Chavez and many others who led the battle for Hispanic civil rights. The contributions these individuals have made to American history are enormous. Yet the injustices and oppression still remain. The Hispanic population is underrepresented in almost every area of American life. By increasing awareness of the beliefs, experiences, and history of this wonderfully rich culture we hope to lessen the inequalities. It is crucial for educators in today’s world to be well prepared and to embrace this population into mainstream society, and to give their students the knowledge so that they too may celebrate the Hispanic culture in our country.

Please join the Clemmer College of Education in our celebration and affirmation of the Hispanic culture. Displays and other information will be provided in the main foyer of Warf-Pickel Hall.

Library Resources

Web Resources

Spanish books for children, teachers, and parents.
http://www.littlechiles.com/community.htm

Educational games and links.
http://www.quia.com/dir/spanish/

Hispanic population is U.S. includes census.
http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/hispanic.html

This site has teacher aides for kids.
http://www.quia.com/dir/spanish/

Music and video catalogs recommended for k-12.
http://www.inside-mexico.com/

Spanish Psychological and Educational Resources.
http://www.speres.com/

This site has information on schools, culture, city guides, history, holidays, and government.
http://www.mexonline.com/

This site has a print-out of the PR flag to be colored in and a brief history for kids.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/flags/puertorico/puertoricoflag.shtml

This site is dedicated to the publication and distribution of information relating to the struggle for justice and equality of Puerto Ricans.
http://www.puertorico51.org/library/default.htm

Latina/o website for gay, bisexual, and transgender
http://www.llego.org/

Website about the water in Latin countries. Good site for environmental majors.
http://www.agua-latina.com/

History of the Spanish American War.
http://www.spanamwar.com/

Site on watermarks and stamps of Mexico.
http://www.mexistamps.com/

This site has timelines and maps of ancient Mexico, Peru and Chile.
http://ancientmexico.com/

This site has information on Latin countries, current news, a kids' section, history, and radio stations you can listen to.
http://www.latinworld.com/

Fine products from Spain to buy online.
http://www.tienda.com/

Art museum in Santa Fe with links and descriptions.
http://www.spanishcolonial.org/

News, message boards, and chat. All geared towards Hispanic Americans.
http://www.hispaniconline.com/

Latino broadcasting news, learning resources, and live broadcasts. Great for those interested in mass communications.
http://www.latinousa.org/

This site lists statistics of Hispanics with diabetes.
http://diabetes.about.com/library/blNIHhispanic.htm?iam=dpile&terms=hispanic

Puerto Rico online has information on education, tourism, real estate, etc in PR.
http://www.prol.com/

Puerto Rico Association of Pediatric Surgeons. Has info on treatment issues, videos, and handbook.
http://home.coqui.net/titolugo/praps.htm

Latin Americas Information Agency: Current news and events, similar to MSN, but in Spanish
http://www.prensalatina.com.mx/