Developed By: Adrian Solis, Vanessa Sosa, Agnes Quinones, Gladys Labas, Nitza Diaz 

Coming from a place of frustration, discord, and suppression, Latinos, time and time again, have resisted the power and control of a group of people, governments, or institutions. Their resistance has always been part of their existence; however, this unit will focus on major times of resistance. Finally, we will look at other forms of resistance focusing on the arts and on the development/existence of underground economies within specific Latin American countries. In this unit, students will:

● Explore the Latinos’ fight for independence against Spain.

● Explore the nationalist movements against dictatorial/non-democratic leaders in the 20th century.

● Analyze the power structures within the United States that influence oppressing the people and voices of the Latino world.

● Examine how the arts serve as a form of resistance, strength and community building.

Compelling Question: With the diaspora in mind, how has the theme of resilience been illustrated in the past and present history of Latinos’ battle for equity?