This list includes Chicano (Mexican American), Puerto
Rican, and Cuban American Web resources, as well as sites that pertain to
Salvadorans, Dominicans, Colombians, and Guatemalans residing in the
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Andanzas
al Web Latino
Annotated and well-organized long list of predominantly Mexican American
Internet and Web resources, by librarian Molly Molloy.
The
Azteca Web Page
A research
clearinghouse of Chicano and indigenous Mexican historic and cultural
facts, definitions, and information; includes a chat room. In English;
includes search engine.
CANFNet
(Cuban American
National Foundation Net)
CANF is the largest Cuban American organization in the
Chapines
Online
Major directory
for Guatemalans online; includes many in the
CLNet
(Chicano/Latino Net)
Major meta-site
that points to academic research, creative arts, and community outreach
materials. Focus on Chicano and general Latino materials, but increasingly
includes links to Puerto Rican and some Latin American materials. In
English (bilingual main menu)
Coquí Net
Major Puerto
Rican Internet service provider, with many links to Puerto Rican sites.
Strong island and Latin American focus. In Spanish (main menu in English)
Dominican
Studies Institute
Brand new to the
web, a description of this institute at CUNY, its programs, publications,
activities, and contact information. While not currently a metasite,
clearinghouse, or full directory, this site is nonetheless included
because scholarly information on the Web and on Dominicans in the
EgoWeb:
Felipe's Things Latino
Massive
collection of unalphabetized and unannotated links from Felipe Campos, one
of the Latino web pioneers. Focus on Chicano and Mexican sites; includes
Latin American materials. One of the few sites that includes Latino gay
and lesbian resources. In English (bilingual menus)
¡Guanacos
Online!
Massive directory
for Salvadorans online, in US,
Guatemala,
la tierra del Quetzal
Long list of
unalphabetized links with brief annotations, organized by broad subject
area. Includes some resources that look at Guatemalan identity and issues
in the
Hispanic/Latino
News Service
Well-organized
abstracting service of current news articles and editorials on Latino and
some Latin American topics from Web news sources. In English; smaller,
parallel Spanish site features abstracts of Spanish-language news articles
from the Web
The
Hispanic/Latino Telaraña
An extensive site
that includes links to creative arts, careers, cultural centers,
E-publications, newsgroups and mailing lists, and organizations. Focus is
on Latin American, peninsular Spanish, and some Chicano, general Latino,
Cuban American, Puerto Rican sites. In English (bilingual main menu); no
search engine.
Hispanic
Pages in the USA
Includes a few
useful US Latino resources, particularly a "Who's Who of the Hispanic
Web" directory and the e-journal Coloquio. Includes Chicano, Puerto
Rican, Cuban American information; Latin American, peninsular Spanish, and
Basque sites. Garish use of graphics detracts from the site. In English
and Spanish (some sections in Spanish only).
HOLA:
Hispanic On-Line Association
Organizes
noteworthy Latino Web sites by language (bilingual, in English, etc.), and
provides links, annotations, and grades to HOLA's selection of the best of
the best (many of which are Latin American). Includes Hola!
Magazine, shareware archives, a Web guide for children, and various
networking tools.
LatinoWeb
One of the most inclusive sites, and definitely one of the easiest to
search and browse. This massive site collects and annotates links ranging
from arts, business, jobs & bilingual classifieds, education, history,
government agencies, non-profit organizations, newspapers & magazines,
personal pages. In English and Spanish (some sections bilingual)
LULAC
The website of
this well-known organization functions as a clearinghouse to their own
weekly policy briefs, and includes much useful information such as a
Congressional scorecard (detailing Senate and House votes by state and
name), sections on immigration, Puerto Rico and the statehood question,
voter rights, "English Plus," briefs on upcoming legislation
relevant to Latino populations, and much more. Very well designed and
timely. In English
Mexico's
Index Channel
Previously, a
numbered list of unalphabetized, unannotated links about immigration,
Proposition 187, NAFTA, and news, with a focus on Chicano, Mexican, and
general Latino sites. Smaller site than most, but useful focus. Update:
Entire site has been enlarged and revamped with graphics and new sections
on topics such as "
Las
mujeres
Biographical
profiles on selected US Latinas and Latin American women, ranging from
Julia Alvarez, Cristina García, Mary Helen Ponce, and Gloria Estefan to
the ubiquitous Frida Kahlo and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Although the
site seems quite likely to be making unauthorized use of some copyrighted
material (reprinting entire articles from periodicals and reference books
not online), at least the sources have been cited. Includes many web links
for each profile.
National
Council of La Raza
Well-organized
Web site from this policy focused organization provides extensive
annotated lists of NCLR publications for sale, news briefs on issues such
as health, education, immigration, and policy, and an unannotated list of
other Web sites of interest. In English
New
York Semanal
All the major
portions of this weekly news service link unexpectedly to well-known sites
such as CNN en español and PBS Online, but it also includes major
sections of En español.com
and other resources. Worth exploring. Mostly in Spanish, some English; no
search engine.
¡Qué
hubo!
Massive listing
of Colombian and Colombian American businesses and individuals on the
Internet. In Spanish, with parallel English language site currently under
construction.
El
Salvador a Wonderful Country
Lots of links to
general information about
LATINO-FOCUSED PORTALS & SUBJECT DIRECTORIES
Picosito.com
Bilingual site from
QuéPasa.com
Yahoo-like directory and search engine dedicated to mostly Latin American
and some US Latino website retrieval, from
StarMedia.com
Collection of selected world news stories and miscellaneous services such
as shopping, interactive chat sites, Internet guides, games, and related
ephemera. This New York site is being described as a Latino portal to the
Internet, but beyond the fact of its being in Spanish, as of this writing
(8/99) there was not much of interest in terms of specifically Latino or
even Latin American content. Worth a browse, but currently not
recommended. In Spanish, Portuguese, and (some sections) English.
Yahoo
en español
Spanish-language version of Yahoo that focuses on classification and
retrieval of websites written in Spanish, with a special focus on
Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Spain, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela. Note that
US Latino websites (and all Latino-relevant websites) written in English
are not included, which means that numerous major US Latino sites
are explicitly excluded. In Spanish; includes (very slow) search engine.
Yupi.com
From
E-JOURNALS, E-NEWS
El
Andar Worldwide
Stylish literary and cultural e-journal hosted by the Electric Mercado.
Focus on Chicano and Mexican issues. In English.
Arena
cultural
New e-journal hosted by
Batanga.com
Outstanding Latin music radio site, with non-stop music programming
available via RealPlayer. Separate stations are currently available for
Latin hip-hop, rock en español, banda y mariachi, salsa y música
tropical, and Latin pop. Site also includes interactive chat features,
playlists, and occasional profiles of artists. Parallel sites in Spanish
and in English.
Borderlines
Scholarly articles on environmental health, climate changes, immigration
law, politics, and related topics concerning the
La
Campana
Colombian
Post
Colombian, Colombian American, and Latino current news hosted by Holanet
and focusing on the
Contacto
Sophisticated lifestyle and news magazine from
Crítica: A Journal of Puerto Rican Policy and Politics Online newsletter that focuses on policy and identity issues, with no holds barred. Individual articles can be accessed via IPRNet's online library. In English. Update:Temporarily offline; see information at IPRNet.
El
cuarto del quenepón
Innovative Puerto Rican online creative arts and literary journal, with
critical essays. In Spanish (some essays in English only).
Daily
Roots Stand
Alternative and innovative electronic newspaper from
Del
corazón
Latino arts webzine written for educators and young students; produced by
the National Museum of American Art and hosted by the Smithsonian's
website.
Desde
Cuba
Described as uncensored Cuban news; includes numerous links. In Spanish.
Still being maintained? Update:
Best viewed now (as of summer 1999) only as an archive of Cuba-related
news stories from the mid-1990's. Many links broken; a dead artifact in
cyberspace.
Diario
las Américas
Cuban- and Cuban American-focused newspaper from
En
español.com
Pan-Latino and Latin American e-zine covers news, sports, food, culture,
travel, and other topics, with all articles and information in Spanish.
Also includes their lifestyle e-zine, Enterate,
which covers many of the same topics. Apparently from
Frontera
Literary Magazine
Essential literary e-journal with numerous critical articles and
interviews in every issue; focus on Chicano / Mexican American literature
and authors. Includes comments and discussion section, plus links
elsewhere. In English; no search engine.
GENERATION-ñ
Slick and humorous e-zine focuses on first generation Cuban American
culture. In English and Spanish. Still being maintained? Update:
Now includes some new features, but overall seems to be an elaborate
advertisement for subscription. Currently searching for more information
on publication and pricing. Stay tuned.
Habaguanex
Ciboney: Web Magazine of Cuba in Exile
Includes articles, "factelitos" or little facts about Cuba,
movie reviews, poetry, recipes and entertainment for Cuban Americans and
exiles; includes extensive links. In English, includes separate Spanish
section. Update: Another
artifact of the Web that seems no longer to be maintained; archived
articles and some of the links are still useful.
Hispanic
Business
Electronic version of this business magazine includes links to some of the
feature articles and news stories included in the print version. Many
stories also include relevant links elsewhere. In English.
Hispanic
Online
Electronic version of the well-known magazine (and a direct link to
subscription information on Moderna magazine, its spin-off publication for
Latinas). "Tesoros del Web" section features random selection of
US Latino and many Latin American web sites. In English.
Hopscotch
New literary journal edited by critic Ilán Stavans presents online essays
on Latin American, Latin American Jewish, and US Latino identities and
cultures. Full-text (or in some cases, partial text) of only selected
articles available online; all others are citations only. Includes
annotated list of Latin American and US Latino (mainly Mexican American)
Web sites of interest. In English.
Guanaquiemos
From
'LA'
Ritmo.com
New biweekly music e-journal, focusing on Puerto Rican salsa and music of
all kinds. Includes interviews, reviews, music charts. In English; no
search engine.
LatinoLink
Major e-zine provides news, articles, entertainment with focus on many US
Latino groups and various Latin American issues; includes bulletin boards
and chat forums. In English and some Spanish; includes search engine.
Latin
Music ¡OnLine!
One of the best and most extensive Latin music sites with a focus on
salsa, tropical, and contemporary Latin pop and rock music. Features
interviews, reviews,
Latina
Style Magazine
Electronic version of the popular fashion and lifestyle magazine aimed at
young Latinas. Full text articles provided for some back issues only;
current and more recent issues provide selected table of contents and
interactive features, but not the stories or feature articles themselves.
In English, with some bilingual features; includes search engine.
Latino
USA: The Radio Journal of News & Culture
Excellent site provides access to sound files and some text transcripts of
Latino USA's radio recent programs on diverse topics such as Latinos in
unions, Colombians in Miami, the political situation in Puerto Rico, and
Latino baseball players in the Negro Major Leagues. Requires RealAudio
Player, and Adobe Acrobat for some text files. In English.
LATNN.com:
Latino On-Line News Network
News articles of interest to Latinos, in English and in Spanish. Sources
of the news include LATNN's wire news service and their superb electronic
journal, Gráfico,
which includes author interviews, in-depth essays, and opinion pieces.
Focus is on many Latino groups, and includes relevant articles regarding
Latin American events. In English and Spanish; includes search engine.
(For more information about Latino news sites, see my published
review from C&RL News.)
National
Association of Hispanic Journalists
Features news articles on various US Latino groups and topics in its
"Latino Reporter" section; includes professional information for
organization members regarding conferences. In English.
El Nuevo
Herald Digital
One of the best online daily newspapers, from
El
Pueblo Magazine
From
Puerto
Rico: Reflections on the Oldest Colony
Digital radio news program from Pacifica Radio Network News focuses on the
political status of
Pocho
Productions' Virtual Varrio
Chicano humor, comic art, and satire. Offers two versions of the website
-- one laden with JavaScript, audio features, and Shockwave plug-ins, and
a stripped down version for the rest of us. In English.
La
Prensa de San Antonio
Online weekly edition of this newspaper from
La Raza On
Line $$
Electronic version of this newspaper from Chicago features articles on
regional and national US Latino issues and events, and Latin American news
coverage, with an emphasis on Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Colombia. One of
the most inclusive newspapers in terms of Latino groups covered. In
Spanish, with parallel site in English; no search engine. (For more
information about Latino news sites, see my published
review from C&RL News.)
El
Sol de Texas
Editorials, features, and cultural articles and graphics from the
electronic version of this newspaper, the paper version of which has been
in existence since 1966. In Spanish (menu items are in English); no search
engine.
Urban
Latino Magazine
Intelligent and flashy youth-oriented e-journal with long critical
articles on music, culture, fashion, politics, and various manifestations
of hip-hop ethnic pride, with a special focus on Puerto Ricans,
Dominicans, Colombians, Cuban Americans, and other Latinos. Includes
online bodega that sells t-shirts and other items. In English; no search
engine.
Vista
Magazine
The electronic version of the newspaper insert familiar to many Latino
communities nationwide. Includes articles on prominent Latinos, music
reviews, Latino success stories, parenting features, and other topics. In
English and Spanish;
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