Chicano/Latino Studies: Websites
Recommended websites
- Bracero History ArchiveThe Bracero History Archive collects and makes available the oral histories and artifacts pertaining to the Bracero program, a guest worker initiative that spanned the years 1942-1964.
- League of United Latin American CitizensLULAC is the largest and oldest Hispanic Organization in the United States.
- UnidosUSThe largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States
- Pew Research Center - Hispanic TrendsReports and research from the Pew Hispanic Center, whose mission is "to improve understanding of the diverse Hispanic population and to chronicle the growing impact of Latinos on the nation."
- Smithsonian Latino CenterThe Smithsonian Latino Center is devoted to advancing knowledge and understanding of Latino contributions to US history, culture, and society. Enjoy virtual exhibits including Arte Latino, Mexican Treasures of the Smithsonian, and Musica del Pueblo.
- United Farm Workers HistoryRead about the rise of the United Farm Workers and its founder Cesar Chavez
- U.S. Census: Hispanic Data LinksLinks to social, economic and other characteristics on the Hispanic/Latino population in the United States.
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Find research articles on the web at scholar.google.com. Not all of the articles will be peer reviewed, but the quality will be much higher than from an ordinary Google search.
- Google Scholar This link opens in a new windowGoogle Scholar searches the web for scholarly articles, reports, books, and other materials. If using Google Scholar from a PCC campus, you can access full text articles. If PCC has access to an article, a "Find it @ PCC" link will appear to the right of the search result. Click “Find it @ PCC” to go to the library catalog where you will be offered a choice to view the article. From home, you will need to set your Google Scholar preferences to access PCC Library resources. See How to Search PCC Library on Google Scholar for directions on how to set your Google Scholar preferences at home.