HISPANIC & LATINX
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
No matter where you live, your culture and heritage are an important part of who you are.
Songtrust works with creators from all backgrounds, all over the world. Below is a collection of organizations and resources to fight racism and injustice among the Hispanic and Latinx communities.
Organizations
Latino Justice
LatinoJustice works to create a more just society by using and challenging the rule of law to secure transformative, equitable and accessible justice, by empowering our community and by fostering leadership through advocacy and education.
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Foundation
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation identifies, inspires, prepares, and connects Latino Leaders in the community, classroom, and workforce.
Read MoreChicanos Por La Causa
CPLC was founded in 1969 to confront discrimination against Mexican-American students in Phoenix as part of the larger movement led by Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and others. Today, CPLC has grown to defend the rights of people of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, race, age, gender, orientation, or immigration status, while maintaining a special competence in meeting the needs of the Latino and Spanish-speaking population.
Read MoreCentral American Resource Center (Centro de Recursos Centroamericanos)
In its more than 30 years of existence, CARECEN has gone from a small grassroots group to the largest Central American organization in the country, providing low-cost immigration legal services, policy advocacy in immigration, and working for the rights all of all inmigrants.
Read MoreHispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Today, HACU represents more than 500 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain and U.S. School Districts. Although our member institutions in the U.S. represent only 17% of all higher education institutions nationwide, together they are home to two-thirds of all Hispanic college students. HACU is the only national educational association that represents Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
Read MoreCentro Latino-Americano en sexualidad y derechos humanos
The main purpose of the Latin American Center on Sexuality and Human Rights is to produce, organize, and disseminate knowledge about sexuality from a human rights perspective, in order to help fight gender inequality and to contribute to the struggle against the discrimination of sexual minorities in the region. The Center brings together scholars, activists and other partners from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, México, and Peru, to encourage public debate on sexuality and sexual rights.
Read MoreNational Association of Latino Arts and Cultures
Our constituency is a multi-generational, multi-ethnic, and interdisciplinary community that includes thousands of Latino artists and hundreds of nonprofit Latino arts and cultural organizations in urban and rural communities.
Read MoreUnidos US
We serve the Hispanic community through our research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts, as well as in our program work in communities nationwide. And we partner with a national network of nearly 300 Affiliates across the country to serve millions of Latinos in the areas of civic engagement, civil rights and immigration, education, workforce and the economy, health, and housing.
Read MoreArtístas y Músicos Latino Americanos (AMLA)
A non-profit arts and artist’s organization founded in 2006 in North Philadelphia. The mission of AMLA is to promote the development, dissemination and understanding of Latin America music and culture in the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Region with a strong emphasis on youth.
Read MoreNew Latin Wave
Dedicated to celebrating the most current and compelling Latinx voices, New Latin Wave's mission is to generate opportunities for greater and more diverse visibility and representation; to empower creators; to incubate emerging talent; and to build a network of collaborators, cultural producers, venues and institutions that support artist and audience development.
Read MoreEl Taller Latino Americano (The Latin American Workshop)
A community-based non-profit arts and education institution founded in New York City in 1979 to bridge the gap between Latin Americans and North Americans through the language of art, dance and music. El Taller seeks not only to educate, but also to engage and gather diverse groups together culturally and linguistically on the common ground of creativity.
Read MoreLatinX Arts Alliance
A collective of non-profit, Latinx-focused organizations in greater Los Angeles who champion equity and support Latinx art, artists, and culture at a local and national level. Through its collaborative ventures, the Alliance strengthens its members and their role in the cultural fabric of Southern California.
Read MoreHispanic Institute
A nonprofit organization providing an effective education forum for an informed and empowered Hispanic America. The Hispanic Institute manages ongoing projects including the study of Hispanic economic contributions, media monitoring, consumer fraud protection, citizenship education, and technology and telecommunication research.
Read MorePuerto Rico Independent Musicians & Artists (PRIMA)
A collective of musicians and artists with the mission of helping to sustain the independent musical community in Puerto Rico. The PRIMA Fund was established in October 2017 to provide emergency assistance to musicians and artists in Puerto Rico after the catastrophic impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Read MoreArticles, Books, and General Resources
2020 report Erasure and Resilience: The Experiences of LGBTQ Students of Color
Twenty years ago, GLSEN began investing in an applied research capacity to build the evidence base for action on LGBTQ issues in K–12 schools and to track the impact of efforts to improve the lives and life prospects of LGBTQ students. Now conducted under the banner of the GLSEN Research Institute, each new report in this body of work seeks to provide clarity, urgency, and renewed inspiration for the education leaders, advocates, and organizational partners dedicated to the work.
Read MoreOnce I Was You
In Once I Was You, Maria shares her intimate experience growing up Mexican American on the South Side of Chicago. She offers a personal and illuminating account of how the rhetoric around immigration has not only long informed American attitudes toward outsiders, but also sanctioned willful negligence and profiteering at the expense of our country’s most vulnerable populations—charging us with the broken system we have today.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Rise of Latin Music in the US
Latin beats are everywhere — on the radio, in clubs, playing in doctors offices, in commercials, in concerts, on TV, and literally everywhere you look or listen. But where did this explosion of Latin music come from? What caused this musical craze taking the world by storm?
Read MoreDecoding “Despacito” An oral history of Latin Music
Decoding “Despacito” tracks the stories behind the biggest Latin hits of the past fifty years. From the salsa born and bred in the streets of New York City, to Puerto Rican reggaetón and bilingual chart-toppers, this rich oral history is a veritable treasure trove of never-before-heard anecdotes and insight from a who’s who of Latin music artists, executives, observers, and players.
Read MoreTrans Youth Family Allies: APRENDIENDO EL VOCABULARIO
Esta lista, compilada de varias fuentes, es terminología comunmente usada al hablar de variación, expression e identidad del género. Incluímos algunas palabras menos comunes ya que creemos describen con mas precisión las experiencias de jovenes variantes del género y sus familias, estas palabras esta en letras italicas.
Read MoreThe global revolution in Latin music and its social impact
Who would have thought that a Puerto Rican singer would be capable of challenging the leader of the most powerful country in the world? Or that reggaeton would play a major role in the marches that shook Latin America in late 2019? What might have seemed unthinkable just a few years ago is now a reality. The global revolution in Latino sounds is generating a profound change in contemporary society.
Read More10 Latinas in Music Who Disrupted the Industry
We all have that one song from our favorite Latina artist that just hits tu corazon in all the right ways. Whether it’s Shakira’s “Chantaje” or Selena’s “Como La Flor,” when your jam comes on, you just can’t help but turn it up and sing along. Take a moment to celebrate some of the most prominent Latinas in music that disrupted the industry.
Read More'People were put in jail for music': a brief history of Latin American rock
In the Netflix docuseries, Break It All, the fascinating and under-reported legacy of rock music in Latin America is finally given its due.
Read MoreThe 30 Most Influential Latin Artists of All Time
Billboard's 30 Most influential Latin Artists of All Time
Read MoreAmerican Sabor: Latinos and Latinas in US Popular Music
American Sabor, written by authors Marisol Berríos-Miranda, Shannon Dudley, and Michelle Habell-Pallán, traces the substantial musical contributions of Latinas and Latinos in American popular music between World War II and the present in five vibrant centers of Latin musical production: New York, Los Angeles, San Antonio, San Francisco, and Miami.
Read MoreHIDING NO MORE: A CONVERSATION WITH MICHI
Latinx R&B and pop has seen an infusion of talented artists who were born in the US, whether it be the Indiana born Omar Apollo or Kali Uchis who hails from Virginia. They bring a confluence of sounds and ideas to the distinguished R&B genre and are part of the driving force behind the reinvigoration the genre has seen over the past couple of years. The newest addition to this group is Michi, whose profile has been rising with a string of buzzed about singles and a brand new EP. We sat down with Michi to talk about her career to this point, the newest EP, and navigating the music industry in the time of a pandemic.
Read MoreBad Bunny: A Contemporary Latinx Activist
Oppressive and hostile values of sexism, racism, and homophobia remain active within the Latinx community: values resulting from a continued history of U.S. imperialistic practices. This research explores the resistance against these values within the Latinx community through Reggaetón. I focus this work on Bad Bunny (also known as Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio), an increasingly influential and popular Reggaetonero from Puerto Rico.
Read MoreLatin Music Is Growing Faster Than Overall U.S. Music Market
The RIAA’s latest report shows a new boom in the genre. “All the trends that we’re seeing in Latin are ahead of where they are in the market,” says Josh Frielander, senior vice president of research and economics.
Read MoreU.S. Latin Music Revenues Hit Highest Level Since 2006, Far Outpacing Rest of Market
Streaming accounted for 95% of U.S. Latin music revenuesin 2019, according to RIAA report. [Requires Billboard PRO membership]
Read MoreVideo and Audio Resources
Latinos Who Lunch Podcast
Latinos Who Lunch is a podcast hosted by artist FavyFav and art historian Babelito. Join them as they discuss everything from pop culture and art to issues of race, gender and class in Latinx communities.
Listen NowLatinoUSA
Latino USA offers insight into the lived experiences of Latino communities and is a window on the current and merging cultural, political and social ideas impacting Latinos and the nation.
Listen NowIntersectionality & Latinx as Digital Disruptions of Identity
Dr. Nathian Rodriguez is a media studies professor within the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University. Here he reveals the current state of intersectional representation in media and emphasizes its vast importance to identity formation.
Watch NowLatina Intellectuals
Dr. Maldonado discusses various Latina writers and philosophers who often go unrecognized in the academic world and how this affects how Latinas view themselves in our society.
Watch NowAlt.Latino Podcast
From Latin rock to psychedelic cumbia and everything in between, NPR's Alt.Latino, hosted by Felix Contreras, spins a genre-bending mix of music where tradition meets innovation, and shares interviews and stories about Latinx arts and culture.
Listen NowPoetry, music and identity | Jorge Drexler | TedTalk
Jorge Drexler is a musician and the first Uruguayan to win an Oscar. In this fascinating talk, Drexler examines the blended nature of identity, weaving together the history of the Décima with his own quest to write one.
Listen NowThe El Sistema Music Revolution | José Antonio Abreu | TedTalk
José Antonio Abreu is the charismatic founder of a youth orchestra system that has transformed thousands of kids' lives in Venezuela. He shares his amazing story and unveils a TED Prize wish that could have a big impact in the US and beyond.
Listen NowCelebrating The Music & Struggles Of Being Latinx In Hip Hop | Hot 97
DJ Enuff, DJ Camilo, DJ Kast One, & VP of Content Strategy at Genius, Rob Markman, share some of their most favorite music, and experiences of having a profession in the hip hop world while being of Hispanic dissent.
Watch Now#ConcieniaTalk | Weekly Conversations By we are mitú
Creating social change and educating come hand in hand. For the Latinx community, Conciencia Collective comes as a much needed session to change the narrative we have towards people of color within our community.
Watch NowThe Heritage Project: The Afro-Latinx Music Experience
This free, six-part series will capture the spirit of a Harlem Renaissance salon, where Black leaders, intellectuals, activists, artists, educators and business owners come together to discuss matters impacting the Black community.
Watch NowRace in Chicago: How Music Brings a Latinx Community Together Amid Racism | NBC Chicago
A Latinx community shares how music is used to bring people together amid racism in both the U.S. and Latin America. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.
Watch NowLatin Music Industry: Rising Stars
Latin music is popular across the globe, whether listeners speak Spanish or not. Hear about the power of Latin music from an artist and industry perspective from today’s rising stars who have been staying creative while #ShelteringInPlace and sharing the healing power of music during these uncertain times.
Watch NowLatinx Music Industry Professionals Talk Bringing La Cultura To The Masses | Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinx music industry executives have trailblazed various areas of the industry and continue to shape the landscape of Latin music around the world. So, as technology creates room for the rise of the independent artist, what is their role and how are they pushing the evolution of Latin music forward? This conversation provides insight on the different perspectives of the “Latinx experience,” industry trends, support groups and resources.
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