September 15 through October 15 is Latinx/Hispanic Heritage month and it’s a time to celebrate the contributions, achievements, history and culture of Hispanic and Latinx citizens.
Women’s Health Magazine has identified their list of the 22 Best Movies Celebrating Latinx and Hispanic Culture to Watch in 2021. The list includes fiction, documentary, biographical, and animated films.
If you would prefer to sit with a good book, there are many wonderful books written by Latinx authors that you should consider reading. NBC News developed their 12 Best Latino books of 2020: Books to Read by Hispanic Authors recommendations. The list includes non-fiction, fiction, and poetry.
Some like to experience different cultures through food so do a quick Google search for “Hispanic cuisine in Springfield, MO” and you will find many, many choices for local authentic Hispanic food. Or, you’ve seen that taco truck parked in the same location every day, so make today the day you stop and try it!