LibGuides: LatinX and Hispanic Heritage: Articles and Databases

Biography In Context This link opens in a new window
Biography in Context is built on a foundation of 600,000 authoritative biographies spanning centuries and continents. 50,000 new and/ or updated biographies are added each year, as well as daily status updates of existing subjects. Full-text newspapers, journals and periodicals: New York Times, African American Review, Presidential Studies Quarterly and many more.
Contemporary World Drama This link opens in a new window
This collection examines the richness and diversity of contemporary theatre and drama from a global context. Contemporary World Drama brings together new work from up-and-coming playwrights from around the world, including recently produced world premieres, previously unpublished works, etc. from every continent.
Global Issues In Context This link opens in a new window
Offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. Featured are hundreds of continuously updated issue and country portals that bring together a variety of specially selected, highly relevant sources for analysis of social, political, military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues.
Music Business Worldwide This link opens in a new window
A free global music business news website based in the UK. Includes international and US job listings.
Music Online: The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive online resource devoted to music research of all the world’s peoples. More than 9,000 pages of material and 300 audio recordings, combined with entries by more than 700 expert contributors from all over the world.
World History Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
This resource includes articles on world history, from the beginnings of civilization to the first colonies in the Americas. Run by a non-profit Canadian organization, WHE follows academic standards and everything is reviewed prior to publication.

Flipster This link opens in a new window
Flipster is our digital magazine service for accessing magazines online. Our titles include Billboard, Rolling Stone, Jazztimes, Downbeat, New Yorker, Future Music, Backstage, The Atlantic, and more.

National Geographic en Español
The flagship publication of the National Geographic Society, publishing articles on interesting people, places, customs, activities and nature on a worldwide scale, with an emphasis on human involvement in a changing universe. Chronicles Society expeditions and discoveries. Excellent photography, helpful timelines, and maps accompany most articles. This is the Spanish-language edition.

Hispanic Review
Covers research in Hispanic literary and cultural studies, the journal features essays and book reviews on the diverse cultural manifestations of Spain and Latin America, from the medieval period to the present.
Journal of Latino-Latin American Studies (JOLLAS)
Provides information on research and analysis in the evolving realm of transnational Latino and Latin American political, social and economic issues.
Latin American Theatre Review
Founded in 1967, LATR covers all aspects of Latina/o and Latin American theatre and performance and has grown to be one of the premiere scholarly journals in its field.
Latino Leaders
A journal that highlights the careers and success of prominent Latinos in the United States. Examines the most important aspects of these leaders' lives and their journey to achievement. Emphasis is on white-collar Latinos working in the U.S. today. Published in Spanish.

New York Times This link opens in a new window
Search for articles in the New York Times. Coverage from 1995-present.
Boston Globe This link opens in a new window
Major daily newspaper covering Boston, New England and the world. Detailed indexing helps users quickly find the news information they need. Each issue is indexed thoroughly, so they have access to not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the paper. The indexing covers not only complete bibliographic information but also companies, people, products, etc. Full-text coverage from 1980.

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Berklee SOMOS Latinx Program
The SOMOS Latinx Program, established in 2023, is a campus-wide program for entering Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee students who self-identify as Latinx and/or Hispanic. Through this initiative, we ignite the passion and talents of Latinx and Hispanic students, support and honor their collective backgrounds, and help them create a solid foundation to navigate life at Berklee and beyond.
Berklee's Diversity and Inclusion Office

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