Humanities Radio: Celebration of Latinx Heritage Month - Latin American Studies - College of Humanities

Humanities Radio, the University of Utah College of Humanities' podcast, is leading conversations about the humanities in the 21st century with interviews of faculty, students and alumni who share information and ideas about the importance of the humanities in today's world.

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, recognized nationally Sept.15-Oct. 15, Humanities Radio will have two episodes examining various aspects of Hispanic/Latinx heritage.

The Origins of Hispanic Latino Heritage Month with Danielle Olden

Danielle Olden, assistant professor of history, explores National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month – its origins, transformation and shortcomings.

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History of the women’s labor movement in Mexico with Susie Porter

In honor of National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month, Susie Porter, professor of history and gender studies and director of the Center for Latin American Studies, discusses the history of the women’s labor movement in Mexico and her book “From Angel to Office Worker; Middle-Class Identity of Female Consciousness in Mexico, 1890-1950.”

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