During September and October, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month, an official celebration of the contributions peoples of Spanish-speaking countries have made to U.S. history and culture. Below you’ll find a round-up of current and previously published articles that explore this rich legacy, as well as fun quizzes, genealogy tools, and ideas on how to delve deeper into and celebrate your own family history and culture.
Trivia
Take the Trivia Challenge!
How much do you know about the United States's rich Hispanic heritage?
Challenge yourself with these fun and informative 10-questions quizzes, in General and Entertainment categories.
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Heritage
In Living Color: Family Histories
Filming your siblings’ oral histories requires a solid game plan—but for this writer, the experience proved enriching beyond expectations. (September 2008)
History, Heritage, and Family Fun
Traditional and new ways to build—and preserve—family memories. (September 2008)
Solving Family Mysteries
A genealogical search takes this writer through a fascinating journey through history. With genealogical resources. (August 2006)
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History
Dolores Huerta: The Vision and Voice of Her Life’s Work
In an exclusive interview with AARP Segunda Juventud, Dolores Huerta shares her thoughts on motherhood and activism, and the influence of her own parents on her life decisions. (Fall 2004)
Growing Up With an Activist: A Valuable Legacy
The children of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta tell us what it was like to share their parents with a larger family. (Fall 2004)
George Rodríguez: Capturing the History of Hispanic Civil Rights
A participant as well as an observer, the photographer’s passion for the Chicano movement sprang from his own life. (February/March 2005)
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Travel
Heritage and Hikes
These national parks let you relive Spanish-colonial history and culture—and keep your vacation costs low. Plus: online travel deals and links to additional sites with Hispanic heritage. (Fall 2008)
A Cook’s Tour
A vacation in Spain to the heart of the Basque country delights this gourmet as she samples the region’s most innovative cuisine and shares her favorite recipes. (August 2008)
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Film
Festival of Films
Celebrate Hispanic heritage all year with this 12-month calendar of Latino film festivals. (Fall 2008)
When Life and Art Merge
Edward James Olmos’s Walkout, an HBO film chronicling the 1968 protest by Chicano students against injustices in the Los Angeles public school system, is art. Hundreds of thousands of people joining in a present-day walkout is life. (June/July 2006)
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Food
Recipes: Healthy Versions of Traditional Favorites
Anyone for empanadas? Try delicious and healthy versions of your favorite Latino recipes, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association®, with the added bonus of good blood glucose control!
Thirsty for Culture
Bottoms up! Shake up your party with these recipes for palate-pleasing drinks from the Spanish-speaking world.
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Games
Get your daily dose of mental calisthenics with our crosswords, Sudoku and jigsaw puzzles, and interactive multiplayer games than range from chess to dominoes to virtual soccer. And, of course, a daily horoscope that offers not just the sun signs, but a Chinese zodiac, daily star charts, a compatibility calculator, and much more!
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