The History of Pachuco Subculture
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. These weeks provide an opportunity to explore significant cultural movements of the Hispanic and Latino communities. One such cultural movement is the Pachuco subculture. This subculture emerged during the early twentieth century and became a symbol of Mexican American youth resisting discrimination. Learning about […]
Celebrating Hispanic Culture
All ethnicities have unique cultures, histories and contributions. There are over 60 million people in this country who come from Hispanic origin. This month, from September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. All over the country, there will be events that aim to highlight the cultural impact of Hispanic Americans […]
Salsa Music Legend Featured on Quarter Series
Celia Cruz, a Cuban American singer who popularized Salsa music until her death in 2003, will be featured on a quarter in 2024 as part of the American Women Quarters™ Program. She will be the first Afro-Latina featured on U.S. currency. Cruz grew up in Havana, Cuba. As a singer she got her first big […]
José Hernández Achieves Dream of Becoming Astronaut
An inspiring story about a Hispanic American who was once a migrant worker and became an astronaut is now streaming online. The movie, “A Million Miles Away,” describes how José Hernández became one of the first Hispanic Americans to fly into space as a U.S. astronaut. Beginnings José Hernández was born on August 7, 1962, […]
Colombian American Makes U.S. History
For the first time in its 109-year history, the Federal Reserve now has a Latina on its governing board. The U.S. Senate confirmed Colombian American economist Dr. Adriana Kugler by a 53-45 vote in September 2023. New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez said Kugler’s place on the Board of Governors is a step in changing the leadership […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Ernest Z. Robles
On September 5, 2022, a 92-year-old man named Ernest Z. Robles died of heart failure in California. Robles founded California’s Hispanic Heritage Fund. His organization powerfully impacted the lives of thousands of Hispanic youths over the past 50 years. Here, btw takes a closer look at Robles’ life and legacy. Who was Ernest Robles? Robles […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Major League Baseball
More than two thousand Hispanic and Latinx players have participated in Major League Baseball (MLB) in its history. Today, roughly 250 of the current 1,200 MLB players are of Hispanic or Latino descent. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, MLB will be highlighting and celebrating the contributions […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Maria Hinojosa
Maria Hinojosa is an award-winning journalist. In 2020, she wrote a memoir called Once I Was You, which told the story of her life. Recently, she created a new version of the memoir, which is aimed at kids ages eight to twelve. Here, btw takes a closer look at Maria Hinojosa, her book, and why […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Marvel’s Voices “Comunidadaes” #1
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Marvel Comics has come out with a new anthology, or collection, called Marvel’s Voices: Comunidades #1. This anthology spotlights Hispanic and Latinx characters, uplifting and promoting the voices of Hispanic and Latinx creators, writers, and artists. The goal of the project is to recognize and appreciate Hispanic cultures, while […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Jovita Idar
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor and celebrate the cultures, contributions, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans. This week btw takes a closer look at the life of Jovita Idar: a teacher, nurse, journalist, activist, and suffragist. Early Years Jovita Idar was born in 1885 in Laredo, Texas, which is located on […]