Join us for a virtual event with Smithsonian educators as they highlight inspiring stories of Latinos' contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
Join us for a virtual event with Smithsonian educators Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss the book Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history and their contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure's cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration.
The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.
Adrián Aldaba is the national programs manager for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino.
Emily Key is the assistant director of Learning and Public Engagement at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino.
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