Websites

Latino Poetry Review
May, 2009
Established in 2008, Latino Poetry Review (LPR) publishes book reviews, essays, and interviews with an eye towards spurring inquiry and dialogue.
Keywords: Literature

Toward the Preservation of a Heritage: Latin American and Latino Art in the Midwestern United States
Olga U. Herrera, with a foreword by Víctor Sorell and Gilberto Cárdenas
March, 2008
The first reference book of its kind on twentieth-century Latin American and Latino art history in the Midwest provides a chronological overview, selected bibliography, and exhibition lists of events, artists, and organizations in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Click the link above to browse the bibliography, browse the exhibition list and add or edit entires, and join the discussion.
Keywords: Visual Arts, History, Midwest

Midwest Latino Arts Documentary Heritage Project
The Midwest Latino Arts Documentary Heritage Project is an ongoing, multi-year initiative to locate and preserve primary sources critical to the study of the history of Latino arts and to the understanding of its contribution to American culture and to our communities.
Keywords: Literature, Visual Arts, History, Midwest

ILS Research Exchange Database
An online forum for the exchange of ideas about Latino social, cultural, and religious life.
Keywords: Activism, Anthropology, Visual Arts, Community, Chicago Area/Illinois, Demographics, Economics, Education, Families, Gender/Sexuality, Health, History, Identity, Immigration, Labor, Inter-American Affairs, Politics, Public Policy, Literature, The Border, Religion - Catholic, Religion - Ecumenical, Housing, Social Services, Transnationalism, Indiana, Midwest

Institute for Latino Studies Latino Arts and Culture Oral History Project
Oral history interviews are a major component of the Institute for Latino Studies’ effort to document and preserve the history of Latino arts and culture. These primary sources offer scholars and students opportunity for the advancement of knowledge and new understandings of American culture and society. Over sixty interviews have been recorded with Latino/a artists, writers, poets, and leaders from across the nation with a particular emphasis on the Midwestern United States. Audiovisual recordings and transcripts of the interviews are made available to researchers as their processing is completed.
Keywords: Literature, Visual Arts

The Latino Education Equity Index
Latinos are the fastest growing segment of the US population, but historically have been among the least-well-served by schools. Modest progress is being made in improving educational outcomes for students from all backgrounds, including Latinos, but major gaps in achievement remain, as measured by test scores and in high school and college completion rates. These gaps in educational outcomes seriously limit the life prospects and future earnings potential of Latinos. Further, unless progress is greatly accelerated in narrowing the gaps, the enormous potential contribution of Latinos to the nation’s economic and cultural life will not be realized to its full potential.
Keywords: Demographics, Education

Latino Landscape
An Interactive Directory of Latino-Serving Nonprofit Organizations in Metro Chicago.
Keywords: Activism, Chicago Area/Illinois, Community, Education, Families, Gender/Sexuality, Health, Housing, Immigration, Literature, Social Services, Visual Arts

Vive Ligero
At the Vive Ligero web site, you can find useful and timely information and electronic resources aimed at promoting health among Latinos. From news stories and research articles to health tips and recipes, Vive Ligero provides you with the information you need to help you pursue an active, healthy lifestyle.

Próximamente la versión en Español de Vive Ligero.
Keywords: Health

Virtual Galleries
Institute for Latino Studies art exhibitions, 2002-present
Keywords: Visual Arts

ContraSida-aids.org
A website dedicated to HIV/AIDS prevention in the Latino community. Bilingual English/Spanish.
Keywords: Health, Social Services

Researching Latino Visual Arts
This interactive guide is an ongoing effort to map archival resources and initiatives related to Latino visual arts.
Keywords: Visual Arts

Chicago Fact Finder
Your Census Information Resource for the Chicagoland Area
Keywords: Chicago Area/Illinois, Demographics

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