Celebrate Latine Heritage Month 2024: JFF Staff’s Top Picks for Podcasts, TV, Music & More!

How are you celebrating Latine Heritage Month this year???

If you’re looking for fun, educational, and unique ways to engage with all that Latine and Hispanic cultures have to offer, look no further! Orgullo, JFF’s employee resource group (ERG) for staff who self-identify as Latinx, Latine, Latina, and/or Latino, has put together an excellent list of books, podcasts, music, and more for those looking to celebrate Latine Heritage Month:?

Podcast recommendation from Ryan Martinez, Latino USA, with host Maria Hinojosa - “This is one of my favorite podcasts. The show touches on a variety of cultural, social, and political topics that affect the various Latine communities in the U.S. and Latin America.”?

Song recommendation from Valeria Inocencio, Nuestra Canción: Elvis Crespo – “Elvis Crespo is a well-known singer in the community, and I have enjoyed his music since I was a little girl. This year I had the privilege to see him live in Austin at the Besame Mucho event and it was legendary. This song also has a cool dance and I hope to learn the choreography for it one day.”?

TV Series coming-soon recommendation from Rebecca Villarreal, John Leguizamo Does America - “Looking forward to season two, where he road-trips across the country to bring viewers inside America’s thriving Latino communities.”?

Book recommendation from Analidia (Ruiz) Blakely, Miguel Ruiz's Four Agreements - “I recently re-read Miguel Ruiz's Four Agreements in Spanish, as it offers four powerful and simple life-changing principles.”?

Cuisine recommendation from Erica Acevedo, Peruvian food - "I recently moved to Hartford, CT and there's a large and established Peruvian community here and so that means lots of yummy ceviche! Some of the best Peruvian restaurants I've tried have been in Hartford.”?

Latina-owned business recommendation from Rebecca Villarreal, Cadena Collective - “One of the co-founders is my sorority sister. They have super high-quality products, and I love their commitment to working with other small businesses and artisans with aligned values.”?

Latino-owned business recommendation from Jacob Vigil, ?Ay Guey! - I heard about them through a friend on FB. They are a Mexican clothing brand.”?

Latine Changemaker recommendation from Joel Negron, Pedro Albizu Campos - "While many see him as a vigilante, I admire his dedication and commitment to seeing a free Puerto Rico. Frederick Douglass once said that ‘Power concedes nothing without demand’. Well, Pedro was clear about his demand.”?

Did we miss anything? Reshare and let us know how you and your organization are celebrating Latine Heritage Month or tell us in the comments!??