Yes, we are under reconstruction!

​Have you noticed the changes? Our pages are not only wider when viewed online, they also show up with the same "antique document" background when viewed on your telephone. Our mobile pages had a white background until now. I'm also experimenting with different, colorful backgrounds to showcase different page elements. For example, check out our new TIMELINE/CRONOLOGIA and NEWS/NOTICIAS pages.
There are many more changes coming, so please be patient!
    THE BUCKET LIST OF PLACES, IDEAS AND HISTORICAL EVIDENCE TO RECONNECT ​AMERICANS ​WITH THEIR ​HISPANIC ROOTS
​Which came first: the Spanish conquistadors or the British colonists? Jamestown or St. Augustine? The Spanish language or the English language? Hernando De Soto or Lewis and Clark? For many Americans, finding the answers to those questions is not as easy as it should be. ​Read more . . .
   LA LISTA DE LUGARES, IDEAS Y EVIDENCIA HISTORICA PARA RECONECTAR A LOS AMERICANOS CON SUS RAICES HISPANAS
Qué vino​ primero: los conquistadores españoles o los colonos británicos? Jamestown o San Agustín? El idioma español o el idioma Inglés? Hernando De Soto o Lewis y Clark? Para muchos estadounidenses, encontrar las respuestas a estas preguntas no es tan fácil como debería ser. Lea mas . . 
Are you following my
​Great Hispanic-American History Tour? Click:
California Road Trip
Check out the latest Hispanic American History Timeline entry by a Lehman College student. ​Click:​
1772
Good Hunting Determines Site of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Other recent Timeline essays written by my students:​
1610-26 The Birth of San Miguel, oldest church in the U.S.A.
​1524-25 Estevan Gomez Explores the East Coast
​1797 -   The Birth of Villa de Branciforte
​1537-42 - Cabeza de Vaca Returns to Spain, Writes 'La Relación'
MEET MY ARMY ​OF HISTORIANS!
Today (5/10/19) was the last day of the semester for my Hispanic-American History students at Lehman College. While their work is done, I still have to read, edit and grade their essays for our Hispanic American History Timeline. Many of their essays, after further polishing, will be published on our website within the next few weeks. With about 30 students per semester, I’m building a small army of Hispanic historians, young Americans who will make sure that the amazing history of Hispanic contributions to this great nation will no longer be hidden. I’m very proud of them!
´CONOCE A MI EJERCITO DE HISTORIADORES!
​Hoy (5/10/19) fue el último día del semestre para mis estudiantes de historia hispano-americana en Lehman College. Mientras que su trabajo está terminado, todavía yo tengo que leer, editar y calificar sus ensayos para nuestra cronología de la historia hispanoamericana. Muchos de sus ensayos, después de un pulido adicional, se publicarán en nuestro sitio web en las próximas semanas. Con aproximadamente 30 estudiantes por semestre, estoy formando un pequeño ejército de historiadores hispanos, jóvenes estadounidenses que se asegurarán de que la increíble historia de las contribuciones hispanas a esta gran nación ya no se oculte. ´Estoy muy orgulloso de ellos!
​WORKS IN PROGRESS:
​• A Guide to NYC's Hispanic Landmarks
• A Guide to NYC's Hispanic Art
​Prepared by Lehman College Hispanic American History Students
​OUR HISPANIC AMERICAN HISTORY PANEL DISCUSSION IN WASHINGTON ​ON TUESDAY 10/9/2018:
WHAT CAME NEXT?
My students are building a timeline of the
​history of Latinos in the United States. Go to: TIMELINE and tell us: ​"What came next?"
™QUE VINO DESPUES?
Mis estudiantes están construyendo una cronología de la historia de los hispanos en los Estados Unidos. Vaya a: CRONOLOGIA y díganos: ​"™Qué vino después?"
IN THE NEWS
New Lehman Course Explores 'The Roots of Our Hispanic Heritage'
So which came first? The Spanish conquistadors or the British colonists? Jamestown or St. Augustine? The Spanish language or the English language? Hernando de Soto or Lewis and Clark? Do you know who celebrated America’s first Christmas? Where the city of Galveston, Tx. got its name? Read more . . .
From reporter to teacher to Hispanic heritage historian
By Kristina Puga
​
Miguel Perez, 64, always wanted to be a journalist from as young as he can remember. Since moving to the U.S. from Havana, Cuba as a refugee, in 1962, he has accomplished that dream – and then some. Read more -->
Lehman College professor digs into Hispanic roots
By Lisbeth Bueno

​Miguel Perez, chair of Lehman College’s journalism, communications and theater department, has had a singular passion throughout his professional life: to inform Americans about this nation’s hidden Hispanic heritage. Read more . . .
Journalist sees need to teach Hispanic history
Five hundred years ago, explorer Ponce de León came ashore in America and staked Spain’s claim to the New World. It’s a remarkable milestone, but you’d never know it from the dearth of attention it’s getting, according to nationally syndicated columnist Miguel Perez. Read more . . .

Video: Miguel Pérez
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  Miguel Pérez
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