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Hispanic Heritage: Jesse Treviño
Discover and learn more about Jesse Treviño this Latino Heritage Month. Despite losing his arm in Vietnam, Treviño was determined to achieve his dream of becoming an artist! In this learning lab I created for the Smithsonian National Postal Museum explore his biography, achievements and the remarkable way he authentically shares the life of and culture of Mexican Americans with his art. Hoping this learning lab helps students and teachers recognize their own potential to solve problems creatively and make a difference in their own neighborhoods.
The Little Book of Joy.
Today “The Little Book of Joy” arrives. In their only collaboration for children, Nobel Peace Prize winners His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu show young people how to find joy even in hard times and why sharing it with others makes it grow. Sharing inspiration and process in this book birthday video.
Meet Encarnación Pinedo. Hispanic Heritage
Let’s talk about the connection between food and Latino Identity. 82% of Hispanics say the most delicious food comes out of their family kitchen. Authentic recipes and dishes are passed down from generation to generation and love is the essential ingredient in Latino foods. That’s my mom Pillo at 86, still grilling chiles out back. Meet Encarnación Pinedo whose first cookbook, El Cocinero Español was published in 1898 in San Francisco. It was the first cookbook written by a Hispanic in the U.S. and first written recording of Californio food.
MEET CHEF JOSÉ ANDRÉS. Hispanic Heritage.
This month is the right time to celebrate an agent of change whose team responds to emergencies around the globe. Here’s a personal portrait I created of a visionary chef, José Andrés who decided it was time to feed the world. We met in 2008 and I can tell you firsthand that this man knows how to cook and make a difference. A Spanish immigrant, American citizen and ambassador who brings his own pots and pans. In 2010 he established World Central Kitchen to empower communities.
Explore the American Latino experience with this activity book created by the National Museum of the American Latino.
MEET JUDY BACA. Hispanic Heritage.
Join me in celebrating Latino identity this Hispanic Heritage Month. As Guest Artist of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum I learned how to create Smithsonian learning labs. I can’t think of a more inspired individual to get this conversation started than Judy Baca. Please check out my first learning lab on artist, muralist, educator and activist Judy Baca who empowers communities. Sharing her portrait created for National Museum of the American Latino.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month begins tomorrow. This past year I had the great opportunity to tell stories with portraits created for the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino. There are 56.6 million Hispanics in the U.S. with rich and colorful stories. This vibrant reading room chandelier is crafted with icons I developed for the museum. September 15-October 15 is a great time to shine light on our Latino community so future generations will see themselves reflected in our national story.