Anti-Racism Resources in Celebration of Latinx Heritage Month

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Compiled by Darliene Howell

September 15th through October 15th, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the U.S.

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DEFINITIONS

As an organization, NAAFA recognizes this period as Latinx Heritage Month. Latinx people identify in many ways. The terminology may be confusing to some so we are starting these resources with definitions. These anti-racism resources focus on the many facets of Hispanic, Latino/Latina, Latinx, Latine, Spanish, Chicano/Chicana, Chicanx, Afro-Latino/Latina people. As with other communities, do not assume one descriptor over another without finding how a person chooses to identify.

What Is the Difference Between Hispanic, Latino, and Spanish?

Chicano: What Does The Word Mean And Where Does It Come From?

Afro-Latino: A deeply rooted identity among U.S. Hispanics

HISTORY OF RACISM IN THE U.S.

The Brutal History of Anti-Latino Discrimination in America

The 'Forgotten' History Of Anti-Latino Violence In The U.S.

FIGHTING RACISM IN THE LATINX COMMUNITY

What Does It Mean To Be Me: Maria Hinojosa And Maria Garcia, On Race, Light-Skinned Privilege And Latinidad

A Conversation With Latinos on Race | Op-Docs

How Latinx People Can Fight Anti-Black Racism in Our Own Culture

ALLYSHIP

11 Hispanic and Latino Organizations Everyone Should Know

Portrait of Darliene Howell, an older Caucasian woman with short white hair, wearing glasses.

Darliene Howell (she/her) - Administrative Director for NAAFA. Darliene has worked directly with NAAFA since her retirement in 2004; first as the recording secretary to the Board of Directors in 2007, then elected as the Chair of the Board and Administrative Director in 2015. She has been active in fat community 20+ years.