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Books |
Delgado, Richard, and Jean Stefancic, eds. The Latino/a Condition: A Critical Reader. New York: New York University Press, 1998.
This book addresses stereotypes about Latino immigrants, their social, political, and economic positions, and how bilingualism in education has come under attack in American history.
------. Critical Race Theory: The Cutting Edge. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1995.
This collection of essays deals with the social construction of race as well as issues of race that are embedded in contemporary social and legal structures.
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Web Sites |
Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños
http://www.centropr.org
The center provides access to documents and resources about Puerto Rican history and culture, with the aim of promoting social and political action.
El Museo del Barrio
http://www.elmuseo.org
El Museo del Barrio in New York City is dedicated to Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and Latin American art and culture.
Literature and Life
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/litandlife
Literature and Life traces important literary contributions from African American authors throughout history, offering excerpts, analysis in a social context, links to additional resources, and study guides for students.
Pew Hispanic Center
http://www.pewhispanic.org
This center conducts and disseminates research about Latinos in the United States, their diverse experiences, and their contributions to the country.
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Periodical |
Fisher, Maisha. "Open Mics and Open Minds: Spoken Word Poetry in African Diaspora Participatory Literacy Communities." Harvard Educational Review (Fall 2003):362-389.
In this journal article, Maisha Fisher examines the connections among spoken word performances, literacy, and cultural identity in two African American communities.
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