Hispanic Heritage Month - A Plethora of resources
Published: 10/09/2020
Traditional Mexican folklórico dancers on stage at La Fiesta de Tumacácori. Patrick L. Christman, photographer, 2017. National Park Service collection.
2020 Event Highlights
https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
Presentation
September 16
Researching World War II Spanish Posters at the National Archives
The U.S. Government carried out many propaganda activities during World War II. One was an effort to appeal to Hispanic Americans and the people of Latin America to foster a united front against the Axis powers. Daniel Dancis, an archivist in the Textual Records office of the National Archives, will discuss the history of these posters and ways to research them.
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(National Archives and Records Administration)
Discussion Forum
September 17
Encuentro en el Smithsonian: Rubén Rada y Pedrito Martinez
Don't miss this conversation with two renowned master percussionists as they consider the power of the drum to spark connection and transcendence. Moderated by NPR and BBC contributor?Betto?Arcos.? Presented in Spanish with English subtitles, programs feature distinguished artists, activists, and thinkers from throughout the Americas.
(Smithsonian Folklife Center)
Performance
September 30
Changüí Majadero | Cuban Roots Music from California
Founded by tres guitarist and vocalist Gabriel García, Changüí Majadero was the result of García’s pivotal pilgrimage to the Guantanamo region of Cuba, where he learned the changüí from the living masters of the style and was inspired to spread the spirit of Cuban folkloric music mixed with a dash of East Los Angeles grit.
(Library of Congress)
Special Event
October 12
Americas Award Ceremony
Join the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) and the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress through a virtual, pre-recorded ceremony honoring the winners of the 2020 Américas Award. The Américas Award celebrates Latin American, Hispanic-American, and LatinX creators and their work in youth and children’s literature. Free tickets are available via Eventbrite
(Library of Congress)
Exhibition
Opening in 2020