Photos courtesy of CSU Fullerton Cal State Fullerton’s federally funded Project upGRADS enhances Latinx and underrepresented students’ access to graduate education through advising, mentorship, scholarships, and cultural awareness initiatives, significantly improving enrollment, retention, and graduation rates while fostering community and institutional transformation.
Hispanics face retirement challenges due to low financial literacy, limited savings, and distrust of financial institutions. Improved education, proactive planning, and investment in diverse assets like real estate and mutual funds can help bridge wealth gaps and ensure financial security.
Photos courtesy of UIC. The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) supports minority student success through programs like LARES, L@S GANAS, and the Bridge to Faculty initiative. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, UIC fosters diversity, inclusivity, and mentorship, empowering students like Rosa Elena Mendoza to achieve academic excellence.
This month featuring book on U.S. -Latin America: History, Propaganda, and Media from Amazon and Cinema Across Latin America from the University of California Press.
Rock en español transformed Latin America’s music scene through bands like Soda Stereo, Maná, Aterciopelados, and Los Prisioneros, who broke linguistic and cultural barriers, blending local identity with global sounds to voice social issues and redefine Spanish-language rock.
Culturally relevant arts empower youth and adults—especially in communities of color—by fostering identity, healing, leadership, and civic engagement. Rooted in lived experience and heritage, arts-based education transforms learning into a liberating, community-driven, and emotionally enriching process.
By Dr. Krystal Prime Banfield Berklee City Music empodera a jóvenes de comunidades desatendidas mediante una educación musical culturalmente relevante, arraigada en la diáspora africana, ofreciendo espacios seguros, mentoría y acceso a recursos como PULSE y la Red City Music para fomentar creatividad, liderazgo, crecimiento académico y compromiso comunitario.
Catholic worship spaces vary in purpose and hierarchy, from chapels to cathedrals and basilicas—churches granted special status for their historical and spiritual importance. This piece highlights five remarkable Latin American basilicas that continue to serve as pilgrimage destinations and cultural landmarks.
Inclusive EdTech ensures all students—regardless of ability, background, or access—can thrive. By prioritizing accessibility, cultural relevance, and user-centered design, educational technology becomes a powerful tool for equity, transforming classrooms into inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environments.
Since 1989, NALAC has supported Latino arts through advocacy, funding, and research. Its 2024–2025 national study expands earlier assessments to better understand Latinx/é organizations’ needs, promote equity, and inform future policies through data, outreach, and interactive tools.
