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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 – October 15.
La Gente: Themes in Latino Studies highlights stories, figures, and developments from diverse Latino communities while exploring themes such as migration, oppression, identity, expression, joy, and resistance.
In celebration of the month, we share two lesson plans from La Gente to help as you observe the holiday with your class.
Tech Talk
Have students explore Latino studies using their favorite movies.
Music Styles Across Latin America
Have students explore Latino studies using popular music.
Using stories, figures, and developments from diverse Latino communities, La Gente: Themes in Latinos Studies explores themes such as migration, oppression, identity, expression, joy, and resistance. In their exploration of the book, students will learn the terms and tools they need to analyze the impacts of race and ethnicity in US history. They will explore the immense resources that are available in their communities and work toward solutions for issues they care about.
