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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 

Honoring Hispanic Heritage month is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communitites. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the richness of Hispanic history, whether through food, music, dance, art, stories, and iconic leaders. Through engaging in events and activities, you'll not only gain a deeper appreciation the diversity of of these cultures, but also build connections with fellow students and communities. Join us in recognizing the achievements and influences of Hispanic Leaders, and explore how their legacies continue to shape our world today!

“The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.” – Sonia Sotomayor.

Some of the most notable and influential Hispanic Americans who have made history are politicians, musicians, actors, artists, and scientists. Discover thier stories and lasting contributions that have phenomenally impacted society yesterday and today.

  • Rita Moreno: Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican actress known for her role as Anita in 'West Side Story.' The PEGOT winner broke new ground for Latinos in entertainment.
  • Selena Quintanilla: Known as the “Queen of Tejano Music,” Selena Quintanilla was a beloved Latin singer who was killed by the president of her fan club at age 23.
  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American Democratic Socialist who made headlines in 2018 by beating a 10-term New York Democrat incumbent in a congressional primary, before becoming the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.
  • Roberto Clemente: Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente became the first Latin American player to collect 3,000 career hits before his death in a plane crash.
  • Julia Alvarez: Julia Alvarez is a poet and novelist who is known for novels such as 'How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents' and 'In the Time of the Butterflies'.
  • Sylvia Rivera: Sylvia Rivera was a Latina-American drag queen who was a gay and transgender activist in the 1960s and 70s. She's known for participating in the Stonewall Riots of 1969 and establishing the political organization STAR.
  • Ellen Ochoa: Selected by NASA in 1990, Ellen Ochoa became the world's first Hispanic female astronaut in 1991.
  • Bad Bunny: Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter who made the first all-Spanish record to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Bad Bunny has helped popularize reggaeton music among mainstream audiences.