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Interpreting the Evidence

Spanish Heritage Month "Celebrating Latino Cultures" Flyer, Syracuse, 2000

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About this Activity

  • Documents in this Activity:
  • Historical Eras:

    Contemporary United States (1965 - present)

  • Thinking Skill:

    Historical Analysis & Interpretation

  • Grade Level:

    Upper Elementary
    Middle School
    High School
    College University

  • Topics:

    Community
    Latinos

  • Primary Source Types:

    Written Document

  • Regions:

    Central New York
    New York State

  • Creator:

    NYS Archives Partnership Trust Education Team

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Document Description
Flyer for "Celebrating Latino Cultures," an event sponsored by the Association of Neighbors for Latino Advancement (ANCLA) and the Spanish Action League in honor of Spanish Heritage Month, 2000.
Historical Context
In 1989, the Latino population of Syracuse, New York was growing rapidly. The Spanish Action League (SAL) had been organized in 1969 to help the Spanish-speaking population of the city with social services and assistance in the crucial areas of housing, employment, education, and family services. By the late 1980s, the organization was overwhelmed with direct service needs and had little time to work toward political changes that would help the Latino community move forward. As a result of attending Father Robert Chryst’s Hispanic Forum luncheons and the New York State Assembly Somos Uno conference in 1989, a group of people formed the Association of Neighbors Concerned for Latino Advancement (ANCLA). The grassroots organization has been involved in a number of projects that strengthen and promote the health of the Latino community.

ANCLA and the SAL sponsor cultural heritage celebrations as a way to bring the Latino community of Syracuse together.
 
Essential Question
How do immigrants influence culture within a community?
 
Check for Understanding
Identify the purpose of this poster and explain the impact of this event on the local community.
Historical Challenges
Why does Hispanic Heritage Month begin on September 15? Use the website for Hispanic Heritage Month in the Resources section to find out more about the history that is behind the timing of this celebration.
Label a map with the names of the countries represented by the flags on the flyer.
 
Interdisciplinary Connections
Art: Create a colorful poster depicting the flags of the countries represented in this document.
English Language Arts: Write an article describing the kind of entertainment that was part of this celebration.
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