HISPANIC & LATINX
COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Twenty years ago, GLSEN began investing in an applied research capacity to build the evidence base for action on LGBTQ issues in K–12 schools and to track the impact of efforts to improve the lives and life prospects of LGBTQ students. Now conducted under the banner of the GLSEN Research Institute, each new report in this body of work seeks to provide clarity, urgency, and renewed inspiration for the education leaders, advocates, and organizational partners dedicated to the work. Read more.

In Once I Was You, Maria shares her intimate experience growing up Mexican American on the South Side of Chicago. She offers a personal and illuminating account of how the rhetoric around immigration has not only long informed American attitudes toward outsiders, but also sanctioned willful negligence and profiteering at the expense of our country’s most vulnerable populations—charging us with the broken system we have today. Read more.

Latin beats are everywhere — on the radio, in clubs, playing in doctors offices, in commercials, in concerts, on TV, and literally everywhere you look or listen. But where did this explosion of Latin music come from? What caused this musical craze taking the world by storm? Read more.

Decoding “Despacito” tracks the stories behind the biggest Latin hits of the past fifty years. From the salsa born and bred in the streets of New York City, to Puerto Rican reggaetón and bilingual chart-toppers, this rich oral history is a veritable treasure trove of never-before-heard anecdotes and insight from a who’s who of Latin music artists, executives, observers, and players. Read more.

Esta lista, compilada de varias fuentes, es terminología comunmente usada al hablar de variación, expression e identidad del género. Incluímos algunas palabras menos comunes ya que creemos describen con mas precisión las experiencias de jovenes variantes del género y sus familias, estas palabras esta en letras italicas. Read more.

Who would have thought that a Puerto Rican singer would be capable of challenging the leader of the most powerful country in the world? Or that reggaeton would play a major role in the marches that shook Latin America in late 2019? What might have seemed unthinkable just a few years ago is now a reality. The global revolution in Latino sounds is generating a profound change in contemporary society. Read more.

Remezcla presents the second edition of their Major Mujeres list, celebrating Latinas in the music industry who are making waves and pushing boundaries. In an industry where challenges persist within a predominantly male landscape, these women have emerged as trailblazers, leaving their mark across various sectors including radio, marketing, and journalism. Read more.

In the Netflix docuseries, Break It All, the fascinating and under-reported legacy of rock music in Latin America is finally given its due. Read more.

In honor of their Greatest of All Time special package, Billboard's staff of Latin music experts selected the 30 most influential acts of modern time. Read more.

Latin beats are everywhere — on the radio, in clubs, playing in doctors offices, in commercials, in concerts, on TV, and literally everywhere you look or listen. But where did this explosion of Latin music come from? What caused this musical craze taking the world by storm? Read more.

Oppressive and hostile values of sexism, racism, and homophobia remain active within the Latinx community: values resulting from a continued history of U.S. imperialistic practices. This research explores the resistance against these values within the Latinx community through Reggaetón. I focus this work on Bad Bunny (also known as Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio), an increasingly influential and popular Reggaetonero from Puerto Rico. Read more.

The RIAA’s 2020 report shows a boom in the genre. “All the trends that we’re seeing in Latin are ahead of where they are in the market,” says Josh Frielander, senior vice president of research and economics. Read more.

Latin music revenues in the United States continue to hit an all-time high, exceeding the $1 billion mark for a second year in a row on the wings of 16% growth that outpaced the overall market. Read more on Billboard.

Latinos Who Lunch is a podcast hosted by artist FavyFav and art historian Babelito. Join them as they discuss everything from pop culture and art to issues of race, gender and class in Latinx communities. Listen now.

Insights and exposure to Latinxs and Caribbean leaders around the globe. In each episode Medium features insightful conversations about their journey, stories behind their trajectory, plenty of laughs and learnings. Read more.

Latino USA offers insight into the lived experiences of Latino communities and is a window on the current and merging cultural, political and social ideas impacting Latinos and the nation. Explore now.

Dr. Nathian Rodriguez is a media studies professor within the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University. Here he reveals the current state of intersectional representation in media and emphasizes its vast importance to identity formation. Watch now.

Dr. Michelle Maldonado discusses various Latina writers and philosophers who often go unrecognized in the academic world and how this affects how Latinas view themselves in our society. Watch now.

From Latin rock to psychedelic cumbia and everything in between, NPR's Alt.Latino, hosted by Felix Contreras, spins a genre-bending mix of music where tradition meets innovation, and shares interviews and stories about Latinx arts and culture. Listen now.

Jorge Drexler is a musician and the first Uruguayan to win an Oscar. In this fascinating talk, Drexler examines the blended nature of identity, weaving together the history of the Décima with his own quest to write one. Listen now.

José Antonio Abreu is the charismatic founder of a youth orchestra system that has transformed thousands of kids' lives in Venezuela. He shares his amazing story and unveils a TED Prize wish that could have a big impact in the US and beyond. Listen now.

DJ Enuff, DJ Camilo, DJ Kast One, & VP of Content Strategy at Genius, Rob Markman, share some of their most favorite music, and experiences of having a profession in the hip hop world while being of Hispanic dissent. Watch now.

Creating social change and educating come hand in hand. For the Latinx community, Conciencia Collective comes as a much needed session to change the narrative we have towards people of color within our community. Watch now.

This free, six-part series will capture the spirit of a Harlem Renaissance salon, where Black leaders, intellectuals, activists, artists, educators and business owners come together to discuss matters impacting the Black community. Watch now.

A Latinx community shares how music is used to bring people together amid racism in both the U.S. and Latin America. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports. Watch now.

Latinx music industry executives have trailblazed various areas of the industry and continue to shape the landscape of Latin music around the world. This conversation presented by the Recording Academy provides insight on the different perspectives of the “Latinx experience,” industry trends, support groups and resources.  Watch now.