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Antonia Novello Quotes And Biography
Inside: Learn about the life and career of Antonia Novello, along with her most famous quotes. Antonia Novello is the first female and first Latin-American to serve as Surgeon General of the United States. She worked to improve AIDS education, educated against...
Oscar de La Renta Quotes And Biography
Inside: A list of Oscar de la Renta quotes, along with a biography and learning resources. Oscar de la Renta was an internationally recognized fashion designer. Several U.S. first ladies wore his gowns at inaugural events and other places, from Jacqueline Kennedy to...
Joan Baez Quotes And Biography
Inside: A list of Joan Baez quotes, along with a biography and learning resources. Joan Baez is an American folk singer, songwriter, and political activist. She performed at the March on Washington in 1963, and was a central figure in anti-war protests as well. In...
Rita Moreno Quotes And Biography
Inside: A list of Rita Moreno quotes, along with a biography and learning resources. Rita Moreno broke barriers as a Latina singer and actor. She is not only the first Latina to win an Oscar, but also one of only three people in the world to be a PEGOT-- someone who...
Jorge Ramos Quotes And Biography
Inside: A list of Jorge Ramos quotes, along with a biography and learning resources. Jorge Ramos is a Mexican bilingual journalist. He is the most well-known and influential news anchor in the United States, among Spanish- language news programs. He has interviewed...
Gloria EsteFan Quotes And Lesson Ideas
Inside: A list of Gloria Estefan quotes, along with a biography and learning resources. Gloria Estefan is a bilingual singer known for combing Latin rhythms, dance, and pop music who got her start with the group Miami Sound Machine. Known as "The Queen of Latin Pop,"...
Lin-Manuel Miranda Quotes And Lesson Ideas
Inside: A list of Lin-Manuel Miranda quotes, along with lesson resources and a biography. When talking about Lin-Manuel Miranda's career, how do you sum it up concisely? With someone this multi-talented, it's probably easiest just to make a list when describing all he...
Sylvia Mendez Quotes And Biography Resources
Inside: A list of Sylvia Mendez quotes, along with suggested books and a biography. Most Americans are familiar with the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education case in 1954, a ruling that declared the segregation of schools unconstitutional. But did you know that...
Tito Puente Quotes And Biography
Inside: A list of Tito Puente quotes, along with suggested books and a biography. Tito Puente, known as “The King of Latin Jazz,” created groundbreaking music by fusing Latin sounds with jazz and big-band styles. He formed the Tito Puente Orchestra and is considered a...
Sonia Sotomayor Quotes And books
Inside: A list of Sonia Sotomayor quotes, along with suggested books and a biography. Sonia Sotomayor is an inspiration for thousands, as a Latina who overcame many obstacles and rose to hold one of the top positions of power in the United States. According to the...
Oscar de la Hoya Quotes And Biography
Inside: A list of Oscar de la Hoya quotes, along with his biography and resources for learning more with kids. In our series of Famous Latinos & Hispanic Americans we have covered activists and artists so far. This time, let's take a look at a famous Latino...
César Chávez Quotes And Resources for Kids
Inside: A list of César Chávez quotes, along with his biography and lesson plans for learning more with kids. The story of Selena Quintanilla's tragically short life is gripping both her devoted fans and those just learning about the Latina star. La reina de la música...
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