LibGuides: Latinx Studies: Home

In This Guide

Latinx History and Heritage
Books and streaming video from Holman Library, as well as databases for further historical research
Latinx Culture
Books and streaming video from Holman Library on Latinx culture, as well as web resources
Latinx Literature
Books and streaming video from Holman Library, along with resources for further literary research
Latinx Studies Research Guide
Resources for choosing a topic and finding relevant books, articles, and streaming video
Local Resources and Organizations
Local organizations serving Latinx communities, as well as resources for undocumented students and the educators who serve them
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La Marcha de los Desvalidos by Tony Ortega

La Marcha de los Desvalidos, by Tony Ortega, 2010 Screen print / Serigraph / Silkscreen, 16.5 x 20.5 in

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What is Latinx?

In this guide, we will be using the term Latinx, rather than Latina/o or Hispanic. These terms are complicated and used differently by different people.

Latinx (noun): A person of Latin American origin or descent (used as a gender-neutral or non-binary alternative to Latino or Latina)

Latino (noun): (in North America) a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially a man or boy.

Hispanic (adj): Relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Central and South America.

Definitions from the Oxford English Dictionary - Holman Library Reference Collection, call number 423 O977

Discussions of Terminology

'Hispanic' Or 'Latino'?
NPR story about people's preference for the term Latino or Hispanic and the complications of both
I'm Latino. I'm Hispanic. And They're Different so I Drew a Comic to Explain
Writer/cartoonist Terry Blas' comic describing the difference between Latino and Hispanic

The power of language: How the word “Latinx” is challenging an entire culture
Gabriela Lozada, Report for America Corps Member, explores the use of Latinx for New Hampshire Public Radio.