8 Books to Read to Learn the Story of Latinidad
Check out these eight books that dive into the story of Latinidad – and give us roadmaps for moving forward.
Marisa Maldonado
Marisa Maldonado is a New York City-based public historian, former newspaper journalist, and teacher. A proud McRican — Puerto Rican father, Irish mother — she explores her roots @msmgivescontext on Instagram. Marisa also enjoys commenting on current events and reads as much as being a working mom will allow.
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“Historias Unknown” Podcast Feels Like Chisme, Gives Truth
Hosted by Cristina Lumague and Carmen Hernandez, “Historias Unknown” covers serious topics in Latin American history with hope and humor.
Meet the Mujeres Behind the Latinx Storytellers Conference
Alex Villasante and Inés Ayala share why the Latinx Storytellers Conference is giving prepublished authors “access, craft, and community.”
We Need the Voice Behind “Detained,” a Memoir of Child Separation
“Detained” is the first memoir written by a child detained at the U.S.-Mexico border during Trump’s first term.
“Archive of Unknown Universes” May Just Be Your Next Favorite Beach Read
I expected “Archive of Unknown Universes” to teach me about the Salvadoran Civil War. I didn’t expect it to also be my perfect beach read.
Voting Rights and Suppression – The Story We Need More Of
Media is largely ignoring how the Trump Administration is chipping away at voting rights so we have to do the work to educate ourselves.
Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez Gets Personal and Indigenous with New Novel, “Where Rabbits Gathered”
With “Where Rabbits Gathered,” novelist Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez is telling the story of the contested New Mexico land where she grew up.
5 Steps to Better Your Media Consumption
Let’s not fall for the Trump Administration’s tactic of “shock and awe” by practicing better media consumption.
So Much of the News Got it Wrong About Hinchcliffe and Puerto Rico
Let’s look beyond the media headlines and dig into the nuances of the Puerto Rico if you really want to understand how we vote.