Latinos in Heritage Conservation

06/12/2026

During our team's visit to Chicago in May of 2026, we visited one of the largest and most prominent Mexican-American neighborhoods in the city: Little Village.

La Villita, as it is affectionately known, stands as a testament to the resistance and cultura of Latinx communities in Chicago. This neighborhood’s story of immigration and activism is shaped by generations who turned challenges into strength.

Let's continue the conversation at and be part of the movement for Latinx heritage and leadership! 🌱🔗 latinoheritage.us/congreso2026

06/09/2026

From grief to migration, displacement to silence, ritual to memory, survival to belonging, preservation also lies in the emotions, and communities carry it across generations.

At Congreso 2026 Leadership Summit, join us for a transformative breakout session on how storytelling, ritual, and collective witnessing can heal, connect, and empower.

📍 Chicago | August 19–22, 2026
🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/4nkcIJk

Share this post to spread the word about how we preserve not just history—but the emotional legacies that bind us.

06/06/2026

Rooted in community, ethical fundraising starts with listening, sharing, and investing in what truly matters. 🌱 During Preservation Month, our LHC team brought these principles to life at the Raíces Comunales workshop in Chicago—connecting stories, honoring local wisdom, and building lasting impact together. Join us in funding change that respects dignity, transparency, and sustainability.

Ready to be part of the conversation? Register now for Congreso 2026 and help shape the future of ethical fundraising: latinoheritage.us/congreso2026

06/05/2026

Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to connect with your community! 🌞

Latinos in Heritage Conservation is hosting a variety of online and in-person events this season. Dive into conversations about what gets included in America’s 250th history, participate in educational workshops, and join our LHC Staff Convos for insightful discussions.

📅 Don’t miss out! Register now for upcoming events:
latinoheritage.us/events

06/05/2026

What does it mean to reckon with César Chávez’s legacy today? In this powerful op-ed on The Latino Newsletter , LHC's executive director Sehila Mota Casper and board member Dr. Laura Dominguez explore how sexual misconduct allegations against César Chávez are reshaping public memory, while urging a path forward that confronts harm without erasing the collective history of the farmworker movement.

Read full op-ed here:

As allegations of sexual abuse emerge, Latina historians and preservationists examine how to confront harm while preserving the broader history of the farmworker movement

06/04/2026

The future of Latinx heritage conservation goes beyond bricks and buildings. It’s about making sure every person steps into spaces that tell our stories. From museums to classrooms, access to archives, or historical sites, we want our gente to recognize that their stories include them.

Make sure you don't miss our next 'La Monarca' newsletter! Subscribe at latinoheritage.us/newsletter and join the movement to shape a more inclusive narrative.

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06/03/2026

History doesn't only live in archives.

Last week, ahead of Congreso 2026, our team spent time walking through Pilsen, a neighborhood shaped by generations of migration, organizing, cultural expression, and community care.

Pilsen's history includes struggles for language access, education, representation, housing, and neighborhood preservation. It is a place where community members have long organized to shape their own future and protect what matters most.

This August, we'll continue those conversations at Congreso 2026 in Chicago, bringing together preservationists, community leaders, advocates, storytellers, students, and practitioners from across the country.

Join us as we explore the people, places, and histories shaping Latino heritage today.

Register today: latinoheritage.us/congreso2026

06/02/2026

El 17 de junio de 2026, a las 12:00 p. m. ET / 9:00 a. m. PT, acompáñanos en una importante conversación durante America 250: We Are Here – Estamos Aquí.

Este seminario web reunirá voces de LHC, la Asociación Nacional de Oficiales de Preservación Histórica Tribal (NATHPO) y Latinos in Heritage Conservation para explorar cómo las historias indígenas y latinas han sido moldeadas por la migración, las fronteras, las políticas públicas, la memoria y la supervivencia cultural.
Mientras Estados Unidos se acerca a su 250.º aniversario, nos preguntaremos: ¿Quién forma parte de la narrativa nacional? ¿Qué historias han quedado fuera?

🔗 Regístrate hoy: tinyurl.com/wearehere2026
¡Comparte este evento con tu red y celebremos juntos estas historias fundamentales! ❤️

05/30/2026

🎙️ From Latino USA to Congreso: Maria Hinojosa Takes the Mic in Chicago

We are thrilled to announce that Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, and Futuro Media founder Maria Hinojosa will join us as a keynote speaker at Congreso 2026.

For nearly 40 years, Maria has challenged America to see the people and stories too often left out of the conversation. Through Latino USA and her groundbreaking journalism, she has helped millions better understand the complexities of identity, immigration, culture, and belonging.

Her work reminds us that stories matter. They shape how we see ourselves, our communities, and our shared history.

Join us in Chicago as Maria takes the stage for a conversation about storytelling, cultural memory, representation, and the power of making the invisible visible.

📅 August 19–22, 2026
📍 Chicago, Illinois
🎟️ Register today: https://www.latinoheritage.us/congresoregistration

05/29/2026

In 2024 LHC launched the Latinx Route 66 Road Trip for the Abuelas Project. Our journey took us from Amarillo, Texas to Santa Monica, California. We documented Latinx stories that are often left out of the narrative of American history.

Two years later, our team celebrates the 100 years of the Mother Road. This time in Chicago during our preparation for our biennial leadership summit, Congreso 2026.

Happy anniversary, Route 66!

If you want to read or hear oral histories documented in this iconic road, visit our website at Latinoheritage.us