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Notable Books by Mexican and Mexican-American Authors
Ten Mexican and Mexican-American literary works Octavio Paz wrote The Labyrinth of Solitude in 1950 Related Links Mexico Puebla Hispanic Heritage Month Notable Hispanic…Notable Books by Mexican and Mexican American Authors
Author Title Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz Sor Juana’s Love Poems (1600s) Mariano Azuela The Underdogs (…ethnic studies
(Encyclopedia) ethnic studies, in American education, programs offering courses in the history and culture of minority groups. Ethnic studies arose as a result of the black protest movement of the…Vallejo, Mariano Guadalupe
(Encyclopedia) Vallejo, Mariano Guadalupe, 1807–90, Mexican-American political and military leader, b. Monterey, Calif. He entered the Mexican military in 1824 and was appointed to the territorial…Cortina, Juan Nepomuceno
(Encyclopedia) Cortina, Juan Nepomuceno, 1824–94, Mexican military leader and politician. Born into a wealthy cattle-ranching family that moved to the Rio Grande Valley, Cortina joined the Mexican…Chávez, César Estrada
(Encyclopedia) Chávez, César EstradaChávez, César Estradasāˈsär āsträˈᵺä shäˈvĕz [key], 1927–93, American agrarian labor leader, b. near Yuma, Ariz. A migrant worker, he became involved (1952) in the…ENTER TITLE HERE
1513 After Juan Ponce de León, a Spanish explorer, helped conquer what is now the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, he secured a commission to conquer and colonize the island of "Bimini", an…Cinco de Mayo
A U.S. celebration of Mexican Heritage The Battle of Puebla Victory Monument Related Links Mexico Puebla Benito Juárez Cesar Chavez Calendar & Holidays Cinco de…Timeline: Cesar Chavez
by Borgna Brunner 1927Cesar Chavez is born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona, to a poor Mexican American family. They run a farm, grocery store, garage, and pool hall. 1938 The…Hispanic Heritage Month: Features
Notable Hispanic Americans Biographies A to Z Athletes Film, Television, and Theater Personalities Leaders and Activists Musicians and Visual Artists…