Full name: United Farm Workers of America
Founded: 1962
Members: 10,278 (2013)
Affiliation: Change to Win Federation
Key people: Arturo Rodriguez, president
Office location: Keene, California
Country: United States
Website: www.ufw.org
The United Farm Workers of America, or more commonly just United Farm Workers (UFW), is a labor union for farmworkers in the United States. »»» Read More
One of the things that makes Hispanic and Latino culture so vibrant is our music. Click on the video above for a collection of different Latino hits over decades. »»» Read More
Born: September 28, 1891
Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: October 22, 1918 (aged 27)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Occupation: Actress
Years active: 1913 to 1917
Spouse(s): James P. »»» Read More
Restoring the country to its role as a global leader in education, strengthening the Nation by expanding educational opportunities and improving educational outcomes for Hispanics of all ages, and helping ensure that all Hispanics receive an education that properly prepares them for college, productive careers, and satisfying lives. »»» Read More
“A tree without roots will fall over.” ~unknown
The colors, voices, faces, accents, and flavors of my country are some of the ties that are deeply rooted in me. »»» Read More
Latin America has been always shaped by events as much as by people and leaders. In the long and turbulent history of the region, there are wars, assassinations, conquests, rebellions, crackdowns and massacres. »»» Read More
Born: December 7, 1859
Valle de Allende, Chihuahua, Mexico
Died: April 7, 1930 (aged 70)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Political party: Republican
Other political affiliations: Democratic (until 1911)
Residence: Las Vegas
Alma mater: St. »»» Read More
El Grito de Lares (The Cry of Lares) is an important event in Puerto Rico’s history, so important that many look to the day it was initiated as the birthdate of the Puerto Rican nation. »»» Read More
Latino Outdoors is a unique Latino-led organization. We are working to create a national community of leaders in conservation and outdoor education. As part of this work, we are focused on expanding and amplifying the Latino experience in the outdoors; providing greater opportunities for leadership, mentorship, professional opportunities and serving as a platform for sharing cultural connections and narratives that are often overlooked by the traditional outdoor movement. »»» Read More