LibGuides: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Guide: Hispanic/Latino

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The purpose of this guide is to provide resources related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos (Springer Nature) by Amelie G. Ramirez; Edward J. Trapido Provides an overview of the sessions, panel discussions, and outcomes of the Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference, held in February 2018 in San Antonio, Texas, USA, and hosted by the Mays Cancer Center and the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio.
ISBN: 9783030292850
Publication Date: 2020
Culture and Health Disparities: Evaluation of Interventions and Outcomes in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region (Springer Nature) by John G. Bruhn Offers detailed criteria for creating public health programs that are medically, culturally, and ethically sound. Identifies gaps in intervention research on major health concerns in the area, relating them to disparity-reduction efforts in the rest of the U.S. and arguing for more relevant means of data gathering and analysis.
ISBN: 9783319064611
Publication Date: 2014-06-12
Feeling It: Language, Race, and Affect in Latinx Youth Learning (Taylor & Francis) by Mary Bucholtz; Dolores Inés Casillas; Jin Sook Lee Brings together 12 chapters from researchers in Chicanx studies, education, feminist studies, linguistics, and translation studies to offer a cohesive yet broad-ranging exploration of the issue of affect in the language and learning experiences of Latinx youth.
ISBN: 9781351583954
Publication Date: 2018-02-05
Latina Bilingual Education Teachers: Examining Structural Racism in Schools (Taylor & Francis) by Yukari Takimoto Amos Traces two Latina bilingual education teachers in three different professional phases: as paraprofessionals, teacher candidates, and certified teachers. Grounded in a longitudinal case study, this book sheds light on the effects of institutional racism when Latina/o educational professionals attempt inclusion in white dominant organizations, such as schools.
ISBN: 9781138048317
Publication Date: 2018-03-26
Latino Professionals in America: Testimonios of Policy, Perseverance, and Success (Taylor & Francis) by Maria Chávez Combines rich qualitative interviews, auto-ethnographic accounts, and policy analysis to explore the converging oppressions that make it difficult for Latinos to become professionals and to envision themselves as successful in those professions.
ISBN: 9780367203184
Publication Date: 2019-05-08
Tension and Contention in Language Education for Latinxs in The United States: Experience and Ethics in Teaching and Learning (Taylor & Francis) by Glenn A. Martinez; Robert Train Explores the tensions that Latinx students face in relation to their identities, social and institutional settings, and other external factors. Highlights the pedagogic and ethical urgency of teacher responsibility, learner agency and social justice in critically addressing the consequences, constraints, and affordances of the language education that Latinx students experience in historically-situated and institutionally defined spaces of practice, ideology and policy.
ISBN: 9781138225114
Publication Date: 2019-09-18

Hispanic journal of behavioral sciences Articles, case study reports, review articles, new instrument reports, theoretical and methodical scholarly notes focusing on behavioral science of Hispanic populations.
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education Concerend with issues of interest at Hispanic-serving institutions of higher learning worldwide.

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Hispanic Americans - Health Issues

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UT Southwestern Hispanic-Latino Business Resource Group

National/International Organizations

Chicanos Por La Causa Chicanos Por La Causa was founded in 1969 to confront oppression facing Latinos in Phoenix, Arizona as part of the movement led by Cesar Chavez. Now, they are one of the largest Hispanic nonprofits in the country, promoting stronger and healthier communities throughout the southwestern United States. Their vibrant community presence spans a comprehensive range of bilingual and bi-cultural services in Health & Human Services, Housing, Education, and Economic Development
Hispanic Heritage Foundation The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is an award-winning nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. Through HHF’s award-winning LOFT leadership and workforce development program, tens of thousands of students and young professionals are connected to each other and to mentors and resources.
Hispanic Institute The Hispanic Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides an effective education forum for an informed and empowered Hispanic America. The Hispanic Institute manages several ongoing projects, including the study of Hispanic economic contributions, media monitoring, consumer fraud protection, citizenship education, and technology and telecommunication research.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund As the nation's largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. HSF also seeks to give its Scholars all the tools they need to do well in their course work, graduate, enter a profession, excel, help lead our nation going forward, and mentor the generations to come.
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) LULAC is the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 1,000 LULAC councils nationwide. The organization involves and serves all Hispanic nationality groups.
NALEO Educational Fund NALEO Educational Fund is the nation’s leading non-profit, non-partisan organization that facilitates full Latino participation in the American political process, from citizenship to public service. Founded in 1981, NALEO Educational Fund achieves its mission through integrated strategies that include increasing the effectiveness of Latino policymakers, mobilizing the Latino community to engage in civic life and promoting policies that advance Latino political engagement. They provide national leadership on key issues that affect Latino participation in our political process, including immigration and naturalization, voting rights, election reform, the Census and the appointment of qualified Latinos to top executive and judicial positions.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the premier science-based and community-driven organization that focuses on the best health for all. Community-based members provide services to more than 15 million Hispanics throughout the U.S. every year and national organization members provide services to more than 100 million people annually. They work to ensure that health incorporates the best of science, culture, and community through listening to the individual, investing in leading community based organizations, working with national partners, examining and improving the resources and systems available, and designing solutions to make health a part of each person’s life.
UnidosUS Since 1968, UnidosUS—formerly known as National Council of La Raza—has remained a trusted, nonpartisan voice for Latinos. They serve the Hispanic community through research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts, as well as program work in communities nationwide. They partner with a national network of nearly 300 Affiliates across the country to serve millions of Latinos in the areas of civic engagement, civil rights and immigration, education, workforce and the economy, health, and housing.
National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Established in 1994 in Washington, DC, the National Hispanic Medical Association is a non-profit association representing the interests of 50,000 licensed Hispanic physicians in the United States. NHMA is dedicated to empowering Hispanic physicians to be leaders who will help eliminate health disparities and improve the health of Hispanics.
Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science For more than 37 years, SACNAS has worked to improve and expand opportunities for minorities in scientific industries and academia. Includes graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) The Association of Latino Professionals for America's mission is to empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation, in every sector of the global economy. It was the first national Latino professional association in the United States, established in Los Angeles in 1972.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) The mission of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is to develop the next generation of Hispanic leaders. Its vision is an educated and civically active Hispanic community that participates at the local, state and federal policy decision-making levels. CHCI seeks to accomplish its mission by offering educational and leadership development programs, services and activities that promote the growth of participants as effective professionals and strong leaders. In the spirit of building coalitions, CHCI seeks to establish partnerships with other Hispanic and non-Hispanic organizations.
Council for Latino Workplace Equity (CLWE) Under the umbrella of the National Diversity Council, the purpose of the Council for Latino Workplace Equity is to foster workplace equity for Latino talent and seek inclusion and opportunity for Latino leaders to claim their place at the table with certainty and conviction.