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Sep 29, 2023 · Hispanic Americans have long contributed to politics, science, movies and TV, the arts, and sports, among many other industries. Latin American talent includes musicians who have exploded...
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- Bartolomé de Las Casas (1484–1566) Although not actually born in Latin America, there can be no doubt about where his heart was. This Dominican friar fought for freedom and native rights in the early days of conquest and colonization, placing himself squarely in the way of those who would exploit and abuse the natives.
- Simón Bolívar (1783–1830) "The George Washington of South America" led the way to freedom for millions of South Americans. His great charisma combined with military acumen made him the greatest of the different leaders of the Latin American Independence movement.
- Diego Rivera (1886–1957) Diego Rivera may not have been the only Mexican muralist, but he was certainly the most famous. Together with David Alfaro Siquieros and José Clemente Orozco, they brought art out of the museums and into the streets, inviting international controversy at every turn.
- Augusto Pinochet (1915–2006) Chile's dictator between 1974 and 1990, Pinochet was one of the leading figures in Operation Condor, an effort to intimidate and murder leftist opposition leaders.
- These famous Hispanic people deserve all the credit. The beauty and strength of America lie in its diversity. But while this melting pot results from the blending of many cultures, some of those cultures tend to get left out of the national discussion.
- Jennifer Lopez. She may have started out as Jenny from the Block, but J.Lo has become a multi-hyphenate entertainment phenom, and she helped female celebrities break out of the boxes that Hollywood had always put them in.
- Jovita Idár. As the proverb goes, when you educate a woman, you educate a family. Jovita Idár believed that wholeheartedly. While working at her father’s newspaper, La Crónica, she used the platform to speak out against racism and in support of women’s and Mexican-Americans’ rights.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Sworn into office at the age of 29, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is the youngest woman to ever be elected to Congress, and her win was a historic victory for women in government, particularly women of color.
Apr 17, 2019 · Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images. Today, Time released its annual list of the 100 most influential people around the world. Divided into five sections – pioneers, titans, artists, leaders...
- Lin-Manuel Miranda: Playwright/ Composer. Lin-Manuel Miranda held auditions for his hit musical "Hamilton" in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday, June 13.
- Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court Justice. Justice Sonya Sotomayor was appointed to the federal bench in 2009 by President Barack Obama. She is the first Latina on the bench and the fourth woman to serve on highest court in the U.S.
- Sylvia Rivera: American Activist. Sylvia Rivera was a transgender sex worker-turned-activist in the 1960s and 70s. She became an activist after patrons of the Stonewall Inn violently rebuffed a police raid in 1969.
- Rita Moreno: Actress. The Puerto Rican actress is best known for her role as "Anita" in the film adaptation of "West Side Story." Moreno won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1962, the first Latina recipient of the honor.
Apr 15, 2014 · Here we take a look at a handful of the inspiring Latinas who have made history, shaped the society we live in, and changed our world for the better. NASA Astronaut Ellen Ochoa (2014-04-15) by...
In 1993 Dr. Ellen Ochoa became the first Latina to go to space when she flew aboard the space shuttle Discovery. Her inspirational journey includes a 30-year career with NASA and serving as Johnson Space Center’s first Hispanic director. As a physicist and astronaut, she has inspired many to follow in her footsteps. Learn More.
