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👇 #BuildItOnTheNationalMall

Get excited 💃💃💃

José Celso Barbosa was a Puerto Rican physician and political leader. He is known as the father of the statehood movement in Puerto Rico and was the first Puerto Rican to earn a medical degree in the U.S. He provided medical care on the island and during the Spanish-American War, he provided aid to wounded soldiers. Governor Charles H. Allen chose José to serve on the first U.S. appointed executive cabinet. He also founded the bilingual newspaper "El Tiempo" and was elected to the first Puerto Rican Senate in 1917.

We are excited for the opportunity to engage the staffers leading us across the 119th Congress! cc: @EstuardoDC @MsCEAntelo

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Celia Cruz remains one of the most popular Latin artists to this day. The "Queen of Salsa," Celia began her career in her native country of Cuba, singing a variety of styles including rumba and bolero. In 1960, Celia left due to the Cuban Revolution. She found more fame in the U.S., releasing one of her most listened to albums "Celia & Johnny," featuring hits like "Quimbara." Celia received critical acclaim for her work, including two Grammys and three Latin Grammys. In 2024, a quarter was minted to honor Celia.

Happy Black History Month! During the month of February, we are celebrating the historical and cultural contributions Afro-Latinos have made to the U.S. As a community, this month is a great reminder of our diversity and the lasting impression we make on the world. #BlackHistoryisAmericanHistory

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards are here, and we are so excited to see Latinos nominated in major acting categories! Shoutout to all our Latino actors who represent us on the big screen. Without further ado, the nominees are... 🏆 Best Actor - Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing” 🏆 Best Actress - Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here” 🏆 Best Supporting Actress - Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez” 🏆 Best Supporting Actress - Monica Barbaro, “A Complete Unknown”

ICYMI: Netflix launched its “Fresh Perspective: Short Film Collection” late last year, highlighting a series of short films from a diverse group of directors. The Latino Film Institute partnered with Netflix’s Fund for Creative Equity to support four Latino filmmakers through the Latino Film Institute Inclusion Fellowship. You can stream these exceptional films now 🎥🎬

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The minister and civil rights activist advocated for peace and prosperity for people of color who suffered under an unjust system. Before his death, Dr. King sent a telegram to Cesar Chavez. Chavez had co-founded the United Famers Workers Union and was participating in a 25-day fast. Dr. King commended Chavez for his commitment and his bravery.

Congratulations to Zoe Saldaña on her first Golden Globe win! Zoe received Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in the musical thriller "Emilia Pérez." The actress has made a name for herself by starring in several franchises including "Avatar" and "Guardians of the Galaxy." In 2023, she was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world. Congrats on your win Zoe!

Thank you all for your continued support of the National Museum of the American Latino! In 2025 we expect to see more appreciation for the contributions Latinos make every day to American culture and a push to finally give the museum a home. The best is yet to come! 🎆

"Mi Familia" was among the 25 films to make the National Film Registry for Preservation for 2024. Released in 1995, the film follows the story of a man from Mexico who travels to Los Angeles and starts a family. Spanning 50 years, this movie follows the family's ups and downs.

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! 🦃Today we cherish our friends and family and serve up some tasty food. Share some of your favorite twists to the traditional dishes that give it that special flavor below! 👇

Solo para que lo sepan 😃🎄

@JohnLeguizamo continues to push our stories into the mainstream. It’s passionate and important work that we must continue to support and celebrate. Thank you, John. And, thank you to the @arenastage 🥂

Tell us this is not already on your Christmas list??!! Osea, wow. ❤️😱😱❤️ An icon, she-ro, and now a Barbie. God bless you, Rita Moreno

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate El Poder Hispano in Dallas! We want to give a special shoutout to our 2024 design contest winner, Sueey Gutierrez, and our panelists @liligil and @chef_grace, and our sponsor @ToyotaLatino for making this possible.

Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served our country! 🦅 🇺🇸 Latinos make up 8% of the U.S. veterans’ population and will increase to 12.5% by 2045. We encourage you to visit @Alvavets page and website ( for more on helping Latino vets! #VeteransDay

Thank you to the @WhiteHouse for including Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino in the celebration of Dia de Los Muertos 💀🎉! As we near the end of the year, we continue to call for the museum to finally be home on the National Mall! #BuiltItOntheMall