Latino Chronology

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From the first Latinos' arrival in pre-Columbian America to the Alamo, santería, Desi Arnaz, the exodus from Castro's Cuba, and the 2006 immigration rallies, this volume illuminates a borad range of people and events in Latino history. Chronological entries organized by subject explore categories such as civil rights and protest, arts and music, literature, religion, economics, and legislation. Inclusive of all Latino subgroups, this accessible chronology is a current and concise reference source on the history of Latin Americans in the U.S., for students of Latino culture and American studies, past and present.--From publisher description.