Includes biographical sketches of 11 Spanish, Latin American, and Hispanic American painters, and an example of a work of each one, accompanied by a short poem interpreting the work.

Throughout the 1970s, six Latin American governments, led by Chile, formed a military alliance called Operation Condor to carry out kidnappings, torture, and political assassinations across three continents. It was an early "war on terror" initially encouraged by the CIA-which later backfired on the United States. Hailed by Foreign Affairs as "remarkable" and "a major contribution to the historical record," The Condor Years uncovers the unsettling...

"This video introduces children to the Spanish language and to the rich tradition of Latin American children's music. Educator, author and singer, Jos-̌Luis Orozco has taught generations of children, teachers and parents the importance of using Latin American songs and games to preserve the rich culture and language of the Spanish-speaking world. This vibrant video is filled with color, animation, and Latino flavor that will motivate all children...

A history of Latino baseball players in the United States, along with individual biographies of current star players, concentrating on hitters.