The Latina/o History Project: This site explores ethnic Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and other Latino histories in the United States, their links and divisions, their diversity, and their cultures and politics.

The Chicana/Chicano Experience in Arizona: The Chicana/Chicano Experience in Arizona Exhibit was assembled to describe, illustrate and present historic images and documents that demonstrate, record and tell the story of the essential contributions Mexican Americans have made to the history and development of Arizona.

1492: An Ongoing Voyage:This online exhibition from the Library of Congress examines the first sustained contacts between American people and European explorers, conquerors and settlers from 1492 to 1600. The dramatic events following 1492 set the stage for numerous cultural interactions in the Americas which are still in progress - a complex and ongoing voyage.

A Brief History of Taos: This site provides a brief description of life in 19th century northern New Mexico. As Spanish sovereignty ended and as the U.S. pushed west throughout the 1800s, Padre Martínez found himself living alongside a diverse collection of Anglo mountain men and fur trappers, Spanish hold-overs, Mexican officials, and Native Americans. He is profiled along with some of his more famous contemporaries, such as Kit Carson.

The U.S.-Mexican War: The companion site to the documentary series provides an interactive experience that provides accurate, substantive and editorially balanced materials that shed light on one of the most significant events in the history of the United States and Mexico.

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: On February 2, 1848 the treaty that ended the U.S.-Mexican War was signed. Its provisions called for Mexico to cede 55% of its territory (present-day Arizona, California, New Mexico, and parts of Colorado, Nevada and Utah) in exchange for fifteen million dollars in compensation for war-related damage to Mexican property. Take a look at the actual treaty online in this site from the Library of Congress.

Mexican Revolution of 1910 and Its Legacy: This interactive website provides a timeline of the major events of the Mexican Revolution, including Villa's role. Features of the site include special topics, historical pictures, corrido music clips, and articles on how the legacy of revolution continues to affect life today.

History of Tijuana: This website provides an overview of Tijuana's colorful history, including relations with the U.S., the growth of the border-city and its industries, the people, the maquiladoras, and, finally, the complicated river that binds two countries that are different in many ways is explored.

Old Tijuana Postcard Tour: Take a look at Tijuana of yesteryear through vintage postcards from the last century, during which time the grew considerably on the flow of tourist visitors' dollars.

Visiones Series Website: Visiones is a television series that aired on PBS about Latino art and culture in the United States. The series companion website provides more information about featured artists and offers educational resources.

Los Madrugadores: Los Madrugadores was the number one group in Mexican-American music in the 1930's. Their lineup featured the charismatic Pedro J. Gonzalez: reluctant revolutionary, musician, songwriter, band leader, radio star, social activist, and convict. Read about Pedro J. Gonzalez' and Los Madrugadores, and hear clips of their music.

Gigante Despierto: This website features the song Gigante Despierto, a modern day corrido sung by Ramón “Chunky” Sánchez y Los Alacranes. This song was recorded after a historic day of marchas in support of immigrants that took place all over San Diego and other parts of the nation.

The Expanding Canon: Considered a landmark of Chicano literature, Rivera's 1971 novel, ...y no se lo trago la tierra, tells the story of a community of migrant workers in the United States in the 1940s and '50s. This educational website gives an overview of the novel and of the author's life.

Interview with the Taco Shop Poets: UCSB Professor Francisco Lomeli interviews The Taco Shop Poets; aired on UCTV.

Voz Alta Project: This organization, a Chicano/a non-profit organization, emerged out of the Taco Shop Poets to promote community empowerment and social change through cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary art forms.

Strange New World: Art and Design from Tijuana: This exhibit from the Musuem of Contemporary Art, San Diego celebrates the recent revolution in music, visual arts, architecture, and cinema that has transformed cultural production in Tijuana. Be sure to check out the interactive map of the city, as well as art from local artists.

Al Otro Lado: The companion site for the POV documentary by the same name examines the proud Mexican tradition of corrido music — captured in the performances of Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte and the late Chalino Sánchez — provides both heartbeat and backbone to this rich examination of songs, drugs and dreams along the U.S./Mexico border.

California and the American Dream Series Website: The series' companion website gives an overview of each program, as well as providing related links and resources.

San Diego Migrant Services Web Portal: This website from the San Diego County Department of Education provides references to services, but also showcases the voices of migrant students living in the Escondido area, where a brutal attack against five migrant workers occurred. (See Pain and Privilege in Rancho Peñasquitos.)

Price Charities: Price Charities is committed to building better communities in San Diego and Imperial Counties, with a particular focus on City Heights in the City of San Diego. Founder Sol Price is featured in Episode 3 of California and the American Dream.

The Border: This series companion website provides an interactive look border life not found on the evening news. Rather than exploit the aura of danger and menace cultivated by other media, the show focuses on the stories of every day life, faith, tradition, opportunity and art that are flourishing in the many border towns of the United States and Mexico.

Memorias del Silencio: Footprints of the Borderland: This project is the culmination of a series of creative writing workshops for migrant farm workers. Hear the voices of those who have crossed into the United States at El Paso in contemporary times.

POV: Borders: This site challenges us to re-examine different borders in our lives, national, societal, and personal. Hear stories about what it's like to cross a border.

Undocumented Life: What is life like for an undocumented immigrant? The television news magazine California Connected takes a look at the 12 million plus undocumented immigrants living and working in the United States.

A Tale of Two Cities: See how two cities in California are dealing with the issue of illegal immigration in very different ways.

The U.S. and Mexico: Border and Migration Issues : This site from the U.S. Department of State provides the latest information about about develoments and activities along the U.S. southern border.

Media Arts Center, San Diego: The Media Arts Center, San Diego was founded to challenge the historical exclusion of under-represented communities from the media field, and distorted images of these communities by mainstream media.

MediaRights: MediaRights is a community organization dedicated to maximizing the impact of social-issue documentaries and shorts. The organization helps adult and youth filmmakers reach audiences, educators and librarians bring films into their curricula, and nonprofits and activists integrate media into their campaigns.

Independent Television Service: The ITS organization brings to local, national and international audiences high-quality, content-rich programs created by a diverse body of independent producers.

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