Latinx Heritage Month is coming to a close, so celebrate with us today
CELEBRATE LATINX HERITAGE MONTH WITH US
Latinx people — with and without African heritage — have shaped and have been shaped by African American culture, including performing arts, music, literature, sports, and political movements.
Recognizing these connections across the African diaspora affirms African American history as multicultural and inclusive of Latinx experiences — not just today, not just during Latinx Heritage Month, but every day of the year.
Please join the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in exploring these intertwined histories, traditions, and identities.
How Afro-Latinx Identities Impact our Shared Global History
Afro-Latinx history is black American history. This short video shows how common history links people throughout the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and recognizes the role of Afro-Latinx culture throughout U.S. culture.
Journey across the U.S., the Caribbean, and Central and South America
Find out more about objects related to slavery and colonialism in Latin America. Discover objects that tell you more about the history of U.S. and Latin America relations or the African Diaspora in Latin America. You can also learn more about the concept and the process of decolonization of Latin America, the United States, and the world.
Collection Highlight: Dress Worn by Celia Cruz
Known for her powerful voice, colorful costumes, and energizing rhythm, Celia Cruz (1925-2003) was a vivacious entertainer who appealed to all generations. She influenced everything from fashion to music. Always singing in her native Spanish, Celia Cruz became known around the world as the “Queen of Salsa.” She is still one of the best-known Latin artists and one of the most famous Afro-Latinas in the world.
When you visit our new Latinx history webpage, you can learn more about . . .
LATIN JAZZ was crafted of the communal harmonies between African American, Latin American, and Caribbean musicians.
EMILY JAZMIN TATUM PEREZ (1983-2006) graduated from West Point in 2005 as the highest-ranking black female cadet in history; then, sadly, in Iraq she became the first black female officer in U.S military history to die in combat.
INGRID SILVA is a Brazilian ballet dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Our collection holds one of her toe shoes, which she painted to match her skin tone.
And so much more!
Member support enables our team to share the NMAAHC collection with our friends at home. Our goal is to increase the understanding and appreciation of our shared heritage and its impact on our communities. Please consider joining the Museum as a Member today, so that more people can experience these collections and exhibits during this challenging time.
