Videos
A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
An ABC youtube video discussing the importance of Hispanic Heritage.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Great Big Story's Human Condition series exploring the most peculiar, stirring, extraordinary, and distinctive people in the world to celebrate National Hispanic American Heritage Month.
My Identity is a Superpower
Director and activist America Ferrera's TED Talk discussing authentic representation of different cultures in media.
Articles
National Hispanic Heritage Month
A History article discussing the origins and importance of Hispanic Heritage.
Hispanic vs. Latinx
A GENIAL article discussing different terms and their context used in the Latino community.
Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook
A NPR article discussing Illyanna Maisonet's cookbook and how it reflects the diversity of the Puerto Rican diaspora.
Hispanic Heritage Month
A Smithsonian article discussing the history and importance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Poems
Poetry Foundation
A collection of Latino/Latina American poetry and culture.
I Am From
A spoken word from Juan Delgado as he reflects on his roots to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Poets.org
A collection of Latinx poems, essays, and multimedia features.
Playlists
Best Latinx Desk Concerts
Spotify playlist with the best latinix performances on npr music's series "Tiny Desk Concerts".
World Cafe's Playlist
NPR's music radio program "World Cafe" compiled Latinx playlist.
Podcasts
Latino Community Foundation of Colorado
The Latino Community Foundation of Colorado's Spotify podcast elevating and addressing issues pertinent to the Latino community in Colorado and beyond.
Alt.Latino
An NPR Spotify playlist where the hosts sit down with different living legends or rising stars to discuss Latinix culture, heritage, and the shared borders of their experiences.
Movies
Vida
A Straz drama with an all-Latinx ensemble cast following two estranged sisters who are brought back to Boyle Heights by the death of their mother.
Documentaries
An IDA article listing Latinx documentaries the community can stream online.
LATINX-Owned Businesses
Local Businesses
Huevones
A northern home-style Mexican food truck based in downtown Colorado Springs.
The Warehouse
A cuisine with New Mexican flavors and old-fashioned home cooking.
Latinx-Owned Businesses
Colorado Springs' compiled list of hispanic owned buisnesses to visit.
Happy Hour Donuts
A gourmet donut shop with unique flavors in Colorado Springs.
El Pueblo History Museum
A museum showcasing the region's many cultural and ethnic groups through innovative exhibits.
Cactus Flower Mexican Restaurant & Catina
A Mexican family-owned restaurant serving in Pueblo, CO.
Online Businesses
Bomba Curls
A hair care line using beuty secrets and techniques that are unique to the the Dominican Republic.
Someone Somewhere
A clothing and accessories-based business that works with Mexico's poorest states to apply traditional handicrafts to create quality, on-trend products.
Local Organizations
Latina Equity Foundation
A foundation made to empower Latinas to lead, innovate, and inspire, with equal opportunities to succeed in all areas of society.
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition
A statewide, membership-based coalition of immigrant, faith, labor, youth, community, business, and ally organizations to improve the lives of immigrants and refugees by making Colorado a more welcoming, immigrant-friendly state.
Services de la Raza
A community created to ensure that people in need can access essential services in a way that is respectful of their background and experiences.
Latino Community Foundation
A foundation working hand in hand with diverse communities to create culturally responsive strategies that build influence, equity and opportunity for all Latino Coloradans.
UCCS Resources
Excel Languages Center
UCCS' hub for language learning, connection, and community.
Latinx Student Union
The Latinx Student Union at UCCS was established for the expressed purpose of creating awareness of the Latinx culture and promoting unity.
Pi Lambda Chi
A Latina Sorority built to overcome obstacles a Latina must overcome in higher education and in life.
MOSAIC
The MOSAIC Department is a place for students to learn, grow, and build community.
Communique Photo Feature
UCCS' Communique article featuring a photo from the Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Event
