The Museum of Latin American Art expands knowledge and appreciation of modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art through its collection, exhibitions, educational programs, and engaging cultural events. (Museum of Latin American Art, About)
El Museo del Barrio’s purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the art and artifacts of the Caribbean and Latin American cultures for posterity. (El Museo Del Barrio, About)
ArtForum - Frida Kahlo: Her Life, Her Art.
Poetry Foundation - Sandra Cisneros
Google Arts and Culture - 10 Inspiring Latinas Who've Made History
Rolling Stone - The Eternal Legacy of Ritchie Valens
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The terms Latina/o, Latinx, and Hispanic have become a topic of debate. These terms are highly discussed especially with the inclusion of the term 'Latinx.' The term has been confusing, accepted, or rejected within the Latina/o, Latinx, and Hispanic community. It has become so popular that even TikTok'ers took a jab around the topic 'Latinx.'
To understand these terms, we must explore their roots and the way they have been used in a cultural context. Below are a handful of articles exploring the terms, Latinx and Hispanic.
NPR - 'Hispanic,' 'Latino,' Or 'Latinx'? Survey Says
Pure Wow - Latinx vs Hispanic: What's the Difference?
Pew Research Center - About One-in-Four U.S. Hispanics Have Heard of Latinx, but Just 3% Use It
Remezcla - Hispanic vs. Latino vs. Latinx: A Brief History of How These Words Originated
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