Announces Partnership with Hispanic Heritage Foundation to Highlight the Power…
Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Minecraft launch 2nd version of LatinExplorers game for millions of kids around the world to play in almost 30 languages
Innovative, interactive, cultural, educational tool features Singer Gloria Estefan, Activist Mónica Ramírez, and Astronaut Ellen Ochoa – also provides teacher and parent guide.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Minecraft Education and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) has partnered for the second year in a row to create LatinExplorers 2, a strengthened, interactive, cultural, educational experience that highlights three powerful Latina trailblazers as characters in the game and introduces them to young players and changemakers who will navigate through these leader’s lives, appreciating the challenges they faced, celebrating their victories, and learn the qualities that made them unparalleled leaders. LatinExplorers is the first-ever, Latino-themed Minecraft game and features a teacher’s and parent’s guide. The first version of the game was played by millions of youths in nearly 30 different languages.
“LatinExplorers 2 magnifies our commitment to identify, inspire, prepare and connect Latino Leaders in the community, classroom, and workforce. It’s not just about representation; it’s about inspiration. These three remarkable women not only stand tall in their individual fields but also serve as beacons of hope, leadership, and perseverance for everyone, irrespective of their backgrounds,” said Antonio Tijerino, HHF President and CEO. “Consistent with our tradition, LatinExplorers 2, highlighting the richness of Latina history, is available for FREE to educators, students, and families.”
In LatinExplorers 2, players are introduced to:
Gloria Estefan, the Cuban-American songwriter, musician, actress and business leader, who, with her powerful lyrics and infectious rhythms, paved the way for Latin artists globally. Journey through key moments in Gloria’s life, relive the iconic events, and discover the resilience behind every song.
Dr. Ellen Ochoa, a true pioneer as the first Hispanic woman to journey into space. Experiment with her inventions for space exploration, practice zero gravity in an aquatic adventure, witnessing the groundbreaking contributions of Dr. Ochoa.
Mónica Ramírez, a fierce advocate for farmworkers and immigrant women’s rights. Traverse through her hometown and help her neighbors, support her advocacy campaign, and celebrate Hispanic culture at the LatinX house, to learn about her relentless dedication to justice and equality.
LatinExplorers 2 is compatible with both Minecraft: Education Edition and Bedrock, and available in 29 languages. To enhance the learning experience, the game is complemented by an educator guide. This edition includes a family toolkit for inclusive participation. Learn more at aka.ms/latinexplorers2 and download educational resources at aka.ms/latinexplorers2resources.
It’s time to explore and celebrate Hispanic/Latina Leyendas like never before. LatinExplorers 2 will also share Hispanic/Latino culture with the entire world to create a more understanding, collaborative, and unified global community by embracing diversity, identity, and inclusion.
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s year-round mission focused on education, workforce, identity, social impact, culture through the lens of leadership and innovation. HHF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information, visit www.hispanicheritage.org and follow the Hispanic Heritage Foundation on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok.
Minecraft: Education Edition is a game-based platform that inspires creative, inclusive learning through play. Explore blocky worlds that unlock new ways to tackle any subject or challenge. Designed to engage all learners, Minecraft: Education Edition provides lessons and fun challenges across subjects, from math and literacy to digital citizenship and sustainability while developing critical skills like problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration and communication in the interactive game environment and spark at passion for STEM and Computer Science.
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