Hispanic Heritage Month Multimedia Resources in English and Spanish
Use these multimedia resources with the lesson Plan for Hispanic Heritage Month
Films in which Hispanic and Latino community activists are featured.
Films in English
Erica Fernandez, a brave and passionate young activist, defends her community from corporate polluters. (6:46 min. run time)
Latino community activist Mark Lopez pushed government officials to provide comprehensive lead testing and cleanup of contaminated East Los Angeles homes. (4:24 min. run time)
Angelina Pendleton-Mendez interviews Maria Mendez, her paternal grandmother about her family and their journey. Angelina was curious about her family's heritage, discovers the rich history of Mexico's culture and her ancestors who have empowered her even during a time when women were silenced by their abilities.
Interview a grandparent and find out about their life, challenges along the way and how they overcame them.
Angelina Pendleton-Mendez interviews Maria Mendez, her paternal grandmother about her family and their journey. (5:43 min. run time)
MY HERO Suggested Video
"Hidden Figuras: Jovita Idár" (2018) by BESE
An educator, journalist, activist and sometimes nurse, Idár is one of the most historically significant Texans that you've never heard of. And that's no surprise.
Founded by Zoe Saldana, BESE's mission is to broaden and reshape the cultural narrative by shining light on the untold stories that reflect today’s America. We respect all identities and admire the people who have the courage to say, “this is who I am.” (3:15 min. run time)
Películas en Español
'Biblioburro' sigue a Luis Soriano Bohorquez, un maestro en un pequeño pueblo de La Gloria, Colombia, mientras viaja hacia las colinas y por los campos, en la espalda de su burro, trayendo con él libros para niños de las comunidades rurales que no tienen acceso a ninguna librería o biblioteca. (5:19 minutos)
Agricultores se unen para luchar contra compañías de minería de minerales quienes están amenazando sus fuentes de agua. (8:24 minutos)
Directora galardonada Tiffany Shlain y su equipo invitaron al mundo a participar en una película de fuentes de multitudes - reescribiendo la Declaración de Independencia como Una Declaración de Interdependencia. (4:18 minutos)
Un artista de la calle trabajando en la Playa Venice explica su pasión. (2:08 minutos)
Stories in which Hispanic and Latino community activists are featured.
Stories in English
Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman astronaut.
Huerta began to see the need for agricultural workers to organize for labor rights as a teacher. Many of her students were children of migrant workers.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a congresswoman from New York.
The following stories are available in text (English) and audio so students can read and listen.
Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic US Supreme Court Justice.
Tania Ruiz is an astrophysicist committed to science education and helping women reach their goals.
The story about Dr. France Cordova is available in English and Spanish.
Dr. France Cordova is a renowned astrophysicist who has broken gender and cultural barriers. She is currently the director of the US National Science Foundation.
“Sólo aquellos que se arriesgan a llegar lejos, pueden tener una idea de lo lejos que se puede llegar." - T.S. Eliot
Historias en español
Artwork celebrating Hispanic History.
Descriptions of Art in English
Remembering the legacy of Cesar Chavez, Hispanic heritage hero and labor organizer (UFW), who tirelessly fought for farm workers in California
Dolores Huerta is an American labor leader and civil rights activist of Hispanic descent who, with Cesar Chavez, co-founded of the National Farmworkers Association.
Descripciones de arte en español
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