Atlanta History Center

Through the Lens of MundoHispanico: Georgia's Hispanic Community

September 16, 2009 - January 3, 2010

Arturo Dominguez appears in Axtec costume during a Colombian indepenence festival (Miguel Martinez, 2009)

The Atlanta-based newspaper, MundoHispanico, has served as the voice of Georgia’s Spanish-speaking community, witnessing and recording its growth and its contributions in Georgia, including those of leaders in business, politics, and the arts.

Opening during our nation’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, the Atlanta History Center presents the exhibition, Through the Lens of MundoHispanico: Georgia’s Hispanic Community. Presented in both English and Spanish, this new exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of MundoHispanico and its important role as a news outlet, while revealing stories and images from the newspaper’s archives that explore the growth, diversity, success, and growing influence of Georgia’s Hispanic community.

MundoHispanico’s former publisher, Lino H. Dominguez, curates this exhibition showcasing more than 80 framed images and original stories from the paper. The stories and images selected characterize the challenges and achievements of Hispanics, including recent immigrants adapting to new ways of life, leaders in business, and confident pioneers breaking barriers to become leading Hispanics in their fields.

Through this exhibition, visitors will gain a better understanding of the history, progress, and contributions of the Hispanic community in Georgia.

Special programs such as Dancing Through History, Day of the Dead, and Three Kings Day will compliment the exhibit throughout its run.

Through the Lens of MundoHispanico: Georgia's Hispanic Community is included with CityPass admission. For more information please visit Atlanta History Center’s Web site.