Friends of the Nat'l Museum of the American Latino

Thank you to our friends @marianaatencio & @johnleguizamo for leading a meaningful conversation about building a more inclusive narrative that unifies the unique experiences that have shaped our U.S. Latino history👇 instagram.com/p/C17nfGdPj3d/… #BuildItOnTheNationalMall

As part of UN Spanish Language Day, we recognize the role the language has played in shaping American culture. Spoken as the primary language in 20 countries and by nearly 500 million people worldwide, Spanish ranks as the second most spoken language by number of native speakers.…

After launching an initiative in partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Los Angeles a little over a year ago focused on the shared history and future of Hollywood and Mexico’s film industry, the Friends organization was honored to be invited to co-host a reception with…

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Our #LatinoMuseumDesignContest is back!🎨 Share your best artwork with us by July 16. We can't wait to see what you come up with! Check out the link in our bio for more🔗

José Julio Sarria, known as The Grand Mere Absolute Empress I de San Francisco, was a political activist. José served in the Army during WWII, and in 1961, he became the first openly gay candidate for public office in the US. José was a drag queen and regular performer at the…

🚨CALLING ALL ARTISTS🎨 We’re excited to share that the #LatinoMuseumDesignContest is back! Share your talent & submit your artwork before midnight on July 16 for a chance to win a $500 gift card. More info at the link in our bio 🔗

Sylvia Rivera was an activist who advocated for transgender people and the homeless, and was heavily involved with the Gay Liberation Front. Sylvia co-founded the Street Transvestite (later Transgender) Action Revolutionaries (STAR) with longtime friend Marsha P. Johnson. Through…

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 During this month, we reflect on the contributions LGBTQ Latinos have provided to this country. Latinos have made an undeniable impression on more than 500 years of culture and history. Our puzzle would not be complete without your piece, and we are proud of…

Thank you to our partners @LIBREinitiative, @bienvenido_us , @Hispanic100Org, @LatinoCoalition , and @USHCC for co-hosting a reception to celebrate the leadership of Senator Cruz, Congresswoman Malliotakis, Congressman Castro, and many others, driving the Latino Museum effort in…

Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino mourns the losses of the two Mexican naval soldiers and prays for the quick recovery of the dozen more who were injured when the Armada de la República Mexicana Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday. We are…

🎉FRIENDS is happy to announce the new executive leaders of our Board of Directors! We are honored to be led by entrepreneurs, humanitarians and business professionals who understand the importance of building the National Museum of the American Latino on the National Mall.…

Happy Cinco de Mayo! On this day we remember the victory of Mexican soldiers over the French army on May 5, 1862. Mexican President Benito Juarez suspended all payments of foreign debts in 1861, leading to a French invasion. As the troops marched across the country, French…

¡La música es vida! This year, the @librarycongress will induct @_VicenteFdez “El Rey,” Freddy Fender’s “Before the Next Teardrop Falls,” and Lin-Manuel Miranda's “Hamilton” album. All three recordings were previously nominated by the newest National Museum of the American…

FRIENDS celebrates the appointments of Representatives @JoaquinCastrotx and Monica De La Cruz (@monica4congress) to the Smithsonian @USLatinoMuseum Board of Trustees and @RepCarlos Giménez to the @smithsonian Board of Regents! The fight to bring the National Museum of the…

FRIENDS of the National Museum of the American Latino is proud to support the museum and its goal of sharing American history and culture through the U.S. Latino experience over 500 years. The exhibits and artifacts planned for the museum will be inclusive of all across the…

Selena was a trailblazing artist who was widely loved thanks to her talent and more importantly, her heart. She is missed by her millions and millions of fans that transcend the generations. This week the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles made the correct decision in denying…

FRIENDS of the National Museum of the American Latino is saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva. A committed public servant who served more than 20 years in the House, he was a champion for the environment, an advocate for humane immigration protections and…

Happy International Women’s Day to all the ladies around the world! From doctors to politicians to mothers, FRIENDS appreciates the contributions women provide to every community every day. We are especially thankful for our Latinas who continue to break barriers and reach new…

FRIENDS of the National Museum of the American Latino is saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart. A committed public servant and champion of democracy, Lincoln was an advocate for immigration protections and a free Cuba. He was one of the many Cubans to…

Thank you @ConsulMexLan for hosting such an important conversation ahead of the #Oscars We must celebrate the legacy of Mexico & Hollywood and those across the industry who share the untold stories that should be on the big screen. Count on @latinomuseum for the work ahead.