Youth & Family DEI Resources
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Books and Multi-Media

Websites

Education and Articles

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

MLK Day Lesson and Resource List (Dearborn Historical Museum)

United For Progress: The LAUP Story Exhibit Youth Resources

Childrens Books

  • The Golden Flower by Nina Jaffe
  • Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto
  • Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña
  • El Flamboyan Amarillo by Georgina Lázaro
  • How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay by Julia Alvarez
  • Juan Bobo retold by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
  • Round is a Tortilla by Roseanne Thong
  • Islandborn by Junot Díaz
  • What Can You Do with a Paleta? By Carmen Tafolla
  • Abuela by Arthur Dorros
  • Grandma’s Chocolate by Mara Price
  • Lola Levine series by Monica Brown
  • Tomas and the Library Lady by Pat Mora
  • Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

Young Adult Books

  • The Education of Margot Sanchez by Lilliam Rivera
  • Mexican WhiteBoy by Matt de la Pena
  • Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera
  • Crossing the Line by Malín Alegría
  • More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
  • Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina
  • Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older
  • The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano
  • Call Me Maria: A novel in letters, poems, and prose by Judith Ortiz Cofer
  • The Dreamer by Pam Munoz Ryan
  • Tequila Worm by Viola Canales
  • Return to Sender by Julia Alvarez

Movies

  • The Book of Life
  • Coco
  • Selena
  • Stand and Deliver
  • Underwater Dreams

Virtual Museum Exhibits

Local Organizations

Latin Americans United For Progress
Phone Number: (616) 888-7225
Website: https://laup.org/

Latin Americans United For Progress (LAUP) empowers Latinos to participate in creating a better community for all through advocacy, celebration & education. Some programs and resources provided by this organization include:

  • ¡Adelante! Youth Program- a youth program designed for 9th -10th grade students to improve college and career readiness. Students receive support as they explore and create post high school plans and prepare to enter a post-secondary institution and/or career.
  • ¡Más Adelante! Program- a youth program designed for 11th-12th grade students to improve their college and career readiness. Students receive support as they explore and create post high school plans and prepare to enter a post-secondary institution and career.

 

The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance
Phone Number: (616) 345-5332
Website: www.ethnicdiversity.org

The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance works to dismantle barriers to ensure people of all ethnic backgrounds have equal access and opportunity to participate fully in the life of their community. Some programs and resources provided by this organization include:

Calling All Colors- a youth program offered through participating middle and high schools. The program offers a safe space to talk about race and provides students with the tools for increasing

 

The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

Phone Number: (616) 392-5086
Website: www.harmonyalliance.org

The Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony is dedicated to promoting unity, justice, equal opportunity, ethnic awareness, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity. Some programs and resources provided by this organization include:

  • Partnerships with area schools where resources of ideas, speakers, materials, and diversity training are provided by ACEH.

 

The Hispanic Center of West Michigan
Phone Number: 616-742-0200
Website: www.hispanic-center.org

The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan is a non-profit organization serving the needs of the Latino and broader community. They strive to provide an avenue for education and openness to promote discussion of the distinctions and values of different nationalities and cultures. Some programs and resources provided by this organization include:

  • Partnerships with local universities, businesses, and other organizations to act as a bridge to provide language accessibility & professional development. This includes helping Latino students and their families overcome barriers with wrap-around services and academic support programming.

 

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Phone Number: 616. 452.3960
Website: www.hccwm.org

The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to working with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Hispanic owned businesses and to assist the professional growth of Hispanic business leaders in West Michigan. Some programs and resources provided by this organization include:

  • Building Bridges Through Education- an education and workforce development initiative that helps prepare and connect high potential Latinx college students with the tools and opportunities to reach their career goals while educating and encouraging business to invest in their communities by creating job and internship opportunities.

 

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