Latin American Studies CalStateLA

05/07/2026

Excellent review of Professor Ester Hernandez and Karina Alma's new book, Central American Women in Diaspora
Testimonios of the Generations.

En California, Estados Unidos, dos mujeres hilan un coro de voces de otras mujeres a través de sus palabras. Lo hacen para llenar una ausencia y para construir una memoria de la diversidad de la diáspora centroamericana en territorio estadounidense.

04/28/2026

This Thursday at 1050!

03/27/2026

Come study with us! Applications due April 15.

03/19/2026

Happening today!

03/17/2026

The 4th Annual Tricontinental Conference: Congo, Sudan, & Imperialism Today on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Cal State LA!.

02/24/2026

This Thursday State LA.

12/02/2025

Cal State LA Latin American Studies Program celebrates 65 years of teaching, scholarship, and activism

11/19/2025

Great clip of Dr. Tim Harding recalling his interest in Latin American Studies and his work at Cal State LA!

2024 zoom interview with retired professor of History and Latin American Studies, Dr. Timothy Harding sharing his Latin American Studies origins and the star...

10/23/2025

09/26/2025

Central American Studies at Cal State LA!

Join and the .hp on Wednesday, October 8th, 6 - 8PM, as we celebrate the 2nd Teach Central America Week with and Cal State LA's Central American Studies Faculty Committee. We'll highlight community efforts documenting Central American history in LA, featuring musician and activist Luis Lopez.

In 1980, the sound of solidarity was coming from musicians like Luis in Los Angeles. He recorded El Salvador Vencerá, toured 33 U.S. cities with Gabino Palomares, and gave voice to Saint Romero through song. He will share his latest research on Salvadoran composer and folklorist, and play las canciones de los ‘80.

Moderator Cindy Mata (UCI) will join CSULA professors Ester E. Hernandez and Claudia Portillo to discuss LA's Central American history, preservation, and teaching opportunities.