Hispanic heritage is American heritage.
More than 62 million of us live in the United States, enriching American history, culture, and the economy every single day.
Our vision for America is a country where all people, including Latinos, have equal access to opportunity. To break down the barriers that keep that from happening, our contributions have to be recognized.
Latinos embody the American Dream every day: working hard to beat the odds and achieve more than what we were given. Though we’re proud of those success stories, no one should have to beat the odds. By removing the barriers we face, everyone is able to thrive.
Latinos in U.S. History Lesson Plans
This curriculum offers a comprehensive exploration of Latino and Latina experiences in the United States during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, focusing on immigration, civil rights and the contributions of prominent figures.
Across three core sections, students will examine the diverse stories of Latino immigrants, their challenges and their triumphs through primary sources like court documents, legal petitions, interviews, speeches and visual materials such as art and photographs. Students will assess and compare the immigrant experiences and civil rights struggles that shaped the Latino community, culminating in written assignments that evaluate the social, economic and political advancements made over time.
Support UnidosUS during Hispanic Heritage Month!
This Way to The Sun by S. Moore Reed
When children grow up without seeing themselves in books or media, it affects how they perceive their own potential. Representation gives them role models, heroes and characters who reflect their lives and experiences. This Way to The Sun by S. Moore Reed is a story that honors Latino culture and gives kids a chance to see themselves as the heroes of their own stories. During Hispanic Heritage Month, 15% of proceeds from book sales will go to UnidosUS to further our efforts in advancing Latino voices.
Comcast ProjectUP
We’re thrilled to be a Comcast ProjectUP partner and have collaborated with Xfinity on a list of recommended movies/TV shows to watch this Hispanic Heritage Month and support our community of Latino creators. Say “Latino” into your voice remote to check out our curation! For every hour streamed of select titles a $1 will be donated to UnidosUS.
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Voices
View our Voices, a collection of Hispanic, Latina, Latino, and Latinx Americans telling their stories.
Whether you call yourself Latino, Hispanic, Latinx, Latine or by any other term, the contributions made by our community are as rich and varied as our personal stories. Below we share some perspectives about what it means to be Latino in the United States.
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