Central American Biographies
The 100 Central American Historical Biographies Project
Our Voices, Our History
In 2018, the first stories of the Central American Ancestry Project launched on this site. They captured the untold stories and brief backgrounds of Central Americans in history and of the diaspora in California. The stories inspired us to build a library of biographies of historical importance and make them easily accessible online to learn about the many ways Central Americans have contributed to our society throughout history—the bios may be about known or unknown leaders and individuals whose achievements are overlooked.
Today, the project has evolved into the 100 Central American Historical Biographies campaign with a goal of completing 100 biographical profiles. Explore this community archive that includes video oral histories, virtual exhibits, stories, research projects, and web short documentaries. See below.
La Piedra Art Collective
Pehdro Kruhz
is an American abstract painter born in El Salvador in 1960 with a profound sense of community. In the 1990s, he received a scholarship and attended Pasadena's ArtCenter College of Design and Otis College. His art exhibits and service to his community have kept him busy for decades.
Do you know a Central American whose achievements have been overlooked?
You can submit their story here.
REQUIREMENTS:
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The candidate must be from Central America or have at least one parent from Central America.
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It can be someone in your family, a neighbor, a co-worker, or an ancestor that you feel has played a statewide and/or local positive role in American society.
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It can be a less known historical figure from Central America; a writer, actor, poet, community leader, teacher, activist, sports figure.
Feel free to nominate a candidate and help us reach our goal. The nominated candidates will be reviewed and selected by an internal team.