Rather than wait for more outdated textbooks to get written, take time to educate yourself about historical Latinx figures that helped shape American history. LatinxHeritageMonth
American history has been whitewashed. Thumb through any history book and you’re lucky if you find the names of civil rights activist César Chávez, or even Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. It seems the Latinx community has been erased from American history’s pages, starting with its colonial existence and continuing into modern day.
Many textbooks do not mention the 1975 extension of thegave many in the Latinx community the right to vote, or include any text dedicated to theRather than wait for more outdated textbooks to get written, take time to educate yourself about historical Latinx figures that helped shape American history. From astronauts to activists, below are just a handful of the many Latinx icons that should be featured in every U.S. history book.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Boys in the Band' Star Robin de Jesús on Emory and Latinx VisibilityThe Tony-nominated actor talks to ET about the Netflix adaptation and the power of representation on stage and screen.
Read more »
Eight killed, 10 hospitalised in forest fires in eastern UkraineEight people were killed and 10 have been hospitalised as a series of forest fires swept through part of the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, the emergency service said on Thursday.
Read more »
The 10 Best K-Dramas to Binge-Watch on NetflixThink you've watched all of Netflix during quarantine? Think again. If you're not already on the K-Drama train, you're missing out on some heart-stopping, tear-jerking drama.
Read more »
10 Places in Egypt to Buy Your Kids the Cutest School Bags FromWe know you're looking for school bags to fit your kid's taste and your budget. So, this list might make your back to school days a whole lot easier.
Read more »
10 things you need to know before the opening bell | Markets InsiderNew York Stock Exchange opens during COVID-19 Reuters Welcome to 10 Things Before the Opening Bell. Sign up here to get this email in your inbo...
Read more »