September - Hispanic Heritage Month - Cross-Cultural Competence Guide - LibGuides at Hagerstown Community College

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E-Books

Latinidad at the Crossroads
In Latinidad at the Crossroad: Insights into Latinx identity in the Twenty-First Century Gerke and González Rodríguez provide flashing glimpses into the ways in which Latinas/os struggle to forge their multiracial and multicultural identities within their own communities and in mainstream U.S. society.
Resistant Bodies in the Cultural Productions of Transnational Hispanic Caribbean Women
examines the art created by several Caribbean women who use literature, film, graphic novels, music, testimonios, photographs, etc. to convey social justice, democracy and new ways of re/imaging marginal identities.

Videos

Guillermo del Toro

Filmmaker and author

Boungawa, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Maria Montez

Actress

Resources

Official Hispanic Heritage Month Website
Host to a variety of digital exhibits, collections, and audio/visual resources to further your knowledge and understanding of this national month of recognition.
National Archives Official Hispanic Heritage Month Resource
Collected by the National Archives and compiled here, you can find archived information, articles, exhibits, and educational resources for Hispanic Heritage Month.
New York Public Library's Hispanic Heritage Month Book List
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring books written by authors with Latin American heritage or ancestors, recommended by the NY Public Library.
"Hispanic and Latino Heritage and History in the United States"
The National Endowment for the Humanities showcases an educational guide to teach others about this month's importance and lasting legacy.
Ethnic Watch Hispanic American Periodicals
A historical database of scholarly journals and unique community publications.
Hispanic Heritage Month Films On Demand
A playlist of free films and interviews exploring Latino communities.
PBS Hispanic Heritage Month Specials
PBS collection of documentaries, short films, and interviews about the Hispanic community in the US, highlighting their history and their culture.
Smithsonian "¡Presente!" Digital Gallery and Exhibit
A National Museum of American History event, this digital showcase provides more historical information and context regarding the Latino history of the United States; as well as helpful links so you can visit the exhibit in person.
Legislative History of Hispanic American Heritage Month
An overview of the history of this observance from the Law Library of Congress.

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UnidosUS - Latino Civil Rights and Advocacy
Through their unique combination of research, advocacy, programs, and a national network of nearly 300 community-based Affiliate organizations across the country, they simultaneously challenge the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos in the United States across a range of key issues.
UCLA Voting Rights Project
The UCLA Voting Rights Project is the flagship project of the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute aimed at creating an accessible and equitable system of voting for all Americans through impact litigation, research, and clinical education to expand access to the ballot box.
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
MALDEF is the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization. Their commitment is to protect and defend the rights of all Latinos living in the United States and the constitutional rights of all Americans.
National Hispanic Organizations
Here is a list of hispanic organizations you should know.

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Cross-Cultural Competence Guide: September - Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

(September 15 - October 15)

E-Books

Videos

Resources

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

Special Hours & Closures

Campus Closed

Regular Hours

Library Information Desk