Delgado, Richard, and Jean Stefancic, eds. The Latino/a Condition: A Critical Reader. New York: New York University Press, 1998.
This book addresses stereotypes about Latino immigrants, their social, political, and economic positions, and how bilingualism in education has come under attack in American history.
------. Critical Race Theory: The Cutting Edge. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1995.
This collection of essays deals with the social construction of race as well as issues of race that are embedded in contemporary social and legal structures.
Web Sites
Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños http://www.centropr.org
The center provides access to documents and resources about Puerto Rican history and culture, with the aim of promoting social and political action.
El Museo del Barrio http://www.elmuseo.org
El Museo del Barrio in New York City is dedicated to Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and Latin American art and culture.
Literature and Life http://www.pbs.org/ktca/litandlife
Literature and Life traces important literary contributions from African American authors throughout history, offering excerpts, analysis in a social context, links to additional resources, and study guides for students.
Pew Hispanic Center http://www.pewhispanic.org
This center conducts and disseminates research about Latinos in the United States, their diverse experiences, and their contributions to the country.
Periodical
Fisher, Maisha. "Open Mics and Open Minds: Spoken Word Poetry in African Diaspora Participatory Literacy Communities." Harvard Educational Review (Fall 2003):362-389.
In this journal article, Maisha Fisher examines the connections among spoken word performances, literacy, and cultural identity in two African American communities.
