Hispanic Americans

Man standing in dry cleaning store (© Deaudrea 'Sha' Aguado/Bridging Virginia)

Investing in small, diverse businesses is good for the economy

What is a social impact investment fund? Learn how firms support small businesses owned by people of color and women.
Woman standing with arms crossed under tree (Shawn Miller/Library of Congress)

Ada Limón begins her tenure as U.S. poet laureate

The U.S. poet laureate works to expand public appreciation of poetry. Ada Limón, a Mexican American poet, is particularly suited to the job.
Juliet Garcia with medal around neck, smiling, as Joe Biden stands beside her, applauding (© Susan Walsh/AP Images)

Meet the first Hispanic woman to serve as a U.S. college...

Learn about Juliet Garcia's life, from her time as a university professor to her receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Edward James Olmos and Andy Garcia posing for photo (© Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images)

The U.S. sees a rise in Latino surnames

To understand ethnic diversity in the U.S. — and all the energy and global connectedness it brings — look at prevalent surnames.
Man reading to young girl (U.S. Embassy San José)

U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica follows in her father’s footsteps

As the U.S. celebrates Father's Day, U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Cynthia Telles shares memories of her father, who once held that post.
Collage of 5 photos of Sylvia Rivera, Julia Alvarez, Camille Wardrop Alleyne, Miguel Cardona and Dr. Antonia Novello (© AP Images and © Getty Images)

June is Caribbean American Heritage Month

Caribbean Americans have led some of the United States’ most important discoveries and social movements. Meet a few of them.
Men in costumes reenacting fight in battle (© Andrew Winning/Reuters)

Cinco de Mayo: A celebration of Mexican — and American —...

In 1862, the Mexican Army pushed back a French invasion. Today, it's celebrated as Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. Why? Read more here.
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Muslim Americans celebrate Ramadan

See how some foods that Muslim Americans prepare for Ramadan reflect their diverse cultures and traditions.
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The Lovings paved the way for interracial marriages

Valentine's Day celebrates love, but it was once illegal for interracial couples to marry in certain U.S. states. The Lovings helped eliminate those laws.