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Cultural and ethnic diversity in the United States continues to grow at precedented rates.  Hispanics/Latinxs are approximately 19% of the total US population, however it is projected that by the year 2060 Hispanics/Latinxs will make up 30% of the U.S. population....

Julia Alvarez is a Dominican-American poet, novelist, and essayist. She rose to prominence with the novels: “How the García Girls Lost Their Accents”, “In the Time of the Butterflies”, and “Yo!”.  Alvarez’s awards include the Pura Belpré and Américas Awards for her...

Husband-and-wife team Emilio and Gloria Estefan started their rise to global fame in 1985 with Miami Sound Machine, creating a unique sound that blended Latin and pop rhythms.  In 2019, the Estefan’s were the recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for...

Hispanic and Latin American culture places a strong value on family. Historically, Hispanics and Latin Americans tended to have large, close-knit families. It was not uncommon for three generations to live in the same household or nearby each other, with grandparents...

Within the four military branches of the US Department of Defense it was reported in 2017 that 36% of active duty military are of Hispanic descent.  There are approximately 1.1 million veterans in the United States who are of Hispanic origin.  Save the Date: All...

Carlos Santana is a Mexican-American guitarist, composer, singer and band-leader who rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band Santana, which pioneered a fusion of rock ‘n’ roll and Latin American jazz.  Carlos Santana was the first...

Since World War II, the United States has experienced a strong Latin influence in jazz, pop and hip-hop music. Salsa, Samba, Bossa Nova, Merengue, Reggeaton, Tango, Cueca, Bolero, Danzon, Rumba, Cumbia, Mambo, and Latin Pop are among the long list of types and...

Tom Fears was the first Hispanic Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in 1970.  From 1948 through 1956, Fears played wide receiver and tight end for the Los Angeles Rams. In his nine NFL seasons, Fears caught 400 passes for 5,397 yards and 38 touchdowns. Later in his...

Esperanza Rising is a young adult historical fiction novel by Pam Muñoz Ryan.  Esperanza Rising joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels.  Esperanza Rising has received numerous awards including the Jane Addams award in 2001 and...