View pictures and read descriptions of the oldest surviving featherwork from colonial Mexico in this essay.

Mission churches, which followed a similar architectural plan but varied in terms of decoration, are among the earliest examples of colonial architecture. View pictures and read the history of these mission churches, or conventos, in New...

The Franciscan monastery of Huejotzingo is a landmark in the development of sixteenth-century art in central Mexico. View pictures of this mission and read details about the architectural elements in this essay.

Across Europe, many powerful individuals sought to acquire objects taken from the Americas, as a way to know the unknown, to exert some control over the colonial processes underway, and to possess exotic and rare things. The Medici...

In this excerpt from her essay "Literacy Development for Latino Students," published in The Best for Our Children: Critical Perspectives on Literacy for Latino Students, Teacher's College Press, the author describes the reading program...

Research the biography of Cesar Chavez on this site. Learn about how he was a civil rights leader who fought for the conditions of migrant farmers and Latinos.

This site is devoted to telling us what to see and when, rather than showing us examples of Cuban art. However, if you click on "Current Exhibit", you will see the artwork of one Cuban artist.

A variety of resources for Chicanas, women of Mexican descent in the United States: biographies of Chicanas, poetry, cultural resources, and more.

Discussion about the shift in demographic numbers that has been predicted: the end of the white majority in the United States and a majority of minorities.

Comprehensive and well-developed site that provides a variety of information about migrant farm workers, working conditions and failed legislation to remedy the problems. Excellent resource.

Here you will find web links that will provide information to enhance the book "Tomas and the Library Lady."

Visual database of murals created in Nicaragua between 1930 and 2000.

The listing of Mexican artists, artisans, authors, and art makes it easy to "pick and choose." Oodles of information here.

Brief background on Anaya and his writing, followed by a quote, and a quick audio clip of him reading about the Southwest.

LatPro provides an extensive listing of Spanish and Portuguese bilingual job opportunities in Latin America and the United States. Job searching and resume posting are free.

A page of links and information about the salsa revolution.

Provided on this website are three fun traditional Mexican songs for children to sing and enjoy. The songs are The Poll Parrot, To Jerez We Will Go and The Gruel. Printable pdf files of the music and lyrics are available for download.

Site is a companion piece to a PBS special on a group of Mexican immigrants who live and work in America but send their money back home to Mexico.

Aspects of Hispanic culture are discussed in this resource. Looks at family, language, social codes of conduct, religion, celebrations, foods eaten, and how they have contributed to the United States.

Theater was and is an important cultural point in entertainment for Hispanics. Cine El Rey symbolized part of that cultural importance. Learn about it's history here.

NPR's Morning Edition chronicles the plight of Latino migrants who attempt to cross the border into the United States.

A downloadable PDF comic booklet with information on how to prevent heart disease and promote healthy hearts.