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General References

PoliticosLatinos: A listing of all current "Latino" politicians in the U.S.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Current Hispanic members of Congress

Rep. Joe Baca (D-CA)
Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA)
Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL)
Rep. Charles Gonzalez (D-TX)
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL)
Rep. Rubén Hinojosa (D-TX)
Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA)
Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz (D-TX)
Rep. Ed Pastor (D-AZ)
Rep. Silvestre Reyes (D-TX)
Rep. Ciro D. Rodriguez (D-TX)
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL)
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA)
Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA)
Rep. Jose E. Serrano (D-NY)
Rep. Hilda L. Solis (D-CA)
Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY)
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D- TX)
Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D- CA)
Rep. Luis Fortuño (R- PR)
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R- FL)
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D- AZ)
Rep. Linda Sanchez (D- CA)
Rep. Albio Sires (D- NJ)

Notable Hispanic figures in US Political History

Octaviano Larrazolo
José Francisco Chaves
Federico Degetau
José Manuel Gallegos
Romualdo Pacheco
Eligio "Kika" de la Garza II
César Chavez
Benigno Cárdenas Hernández
Joseph Marion Hernández
Dolores Huerta
Louis Caldera
Luis Muñoz Rivera
Hispanic American Almanac
Available at Amazon.com
Hispanic Firsts, 500 Years of Extraordinary Achievement
Available at Amazon.com

Other Resources

Hispanic Online's "Politics and Opinion" Page
Biography of HUD Secretary and Cuban Exile Mel Martinez
Latino Political and Public Policy News
Biographical Resources on Hispanic-Americans

Video

The Hispanic Americans
Hispanic American: One or Many Cultures?
Hispanic Americans: The Second Generation
Biculturalism and Acculturation Among Latinos

Society and Culture

The Chicano/Chicana Experience in Arizona
"Study finds Hispanic teens maintain their language, culture"
Latino USA: Radio Journal of News and Culture
Hispanic Online Magazine

Traditions and Customs

Cinco de Mayo (May 5th - holiday)

Hispanic National Holidays

Hispanic News

Días feriados

The Latino American Experience

Culture and Customs of Latin America and the Caribbean: is an exciting new series of ready-reference volumes on individual countries. Each book, written by a country specialist, presents a thorough overview of the contemporary cultural life of the featured nation. (For purchase)

Latin American Culture: This collection of sites includes information about the culture and life of the people of Latin America and Latin Americans in the United States. There is information about Latin American music, dance, art, and heritage.

Smithsonian Website: Latino History and Culture

Literature

Digital Library Programs and Projects

Immigration

US Immigration resources on the net
New Immigrants in the United States : Background for Second Language Educators-available for purchase online

Video

Challenging Hispanic Stereotypes: Arturo Madrid-available for purchase online
El Espejo Enterrado
Mexico: Back Door to the Promised Land-available for purchase online
Latin Beat: Latino Culture in the United States-available for purchase online

The Family:

Latino culture, child welfare, and family support
"Raising Bilingual Kids"
"Building a Family Tree"
Lyfestyle: Several articles concerning Hispanics social life, ranging from motherhood to festive celebrations.

Organizations

National Latino Children's Institute

Video

Spanish-Speakers and Bilingualism-available for purchase online

Careers

"Careers" section of website www.hispaniconline.com
Hispanics Career World Magazine,
Online magazine focused on the Hispanic experience in American business and markets
Interactive Wall Street Journal in Spanish
Hispanic employment service, resume postings

Organizations

Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
National Hispanic Business Association
US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Information

"Top 25 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics"
"Hispanic of the Year: Alberto Gonzales"
Hispanic Education at the Crossroads
Spanish in Our Libraries (SOL)

Organizations

National Association for Bilingual Education
Hispanic College Fund

Video

Spanish-Speakers and Bilingualism-available for purchase online
Mapa Del Corazón-available for purchase online

General

Foreign Language Lesson Plans and Resources
Listing of Electronic Magazines in the US
Hispanic Online Magazine