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This is a list of notable Hispanic and Latino Americans: citizens or residents of the United States with origins in Latin America or Spain. [1] The following groups are officially designated as "Spanish/Hispanic/Latino": [2] Mexican American, (Stateside) Puerto Rican, Cuban American, Dominican American, Costa Rican American, Guatemalan American, Honduran American, Nicaraguan American ...
Hinojosa, a Mexican-American journalist, is the anchor and executive producer of Latino USA, a public radio show devoted to Latino issues. She helped launch Latino USA in 1992 and has also worked ...
Lupe Vélez (1908–1944) one of the first successful Latin American actresses in the United States, began her career in the silent film era; Vanessa Villela (born 1978) actress; Melissa Villaseñor (born 1987) actress; Nena von Schlebrügge (born 1941) actress; Pee Wee (entertainer) (born 1988) actor and singer
Though it is common knowledge that women in the United States make less than their male counterparts, this wage gap further varies by ethnicity. On average, Latina women make 55 cents to the dollar when compared to white, non-Hispanic males while white women make 78.1 cents to the same dollar. [11]
With Black historical icon Harriet Tubman slated to appear on the $20 bill by 2030, it got us thinking. Are there prominent Latinos or Latinas who could someday appear on paper money? Who are they ...
Stephen Vincent Benét (1827–1895) – officer in the United States Army. His grandfather was a settler of Spanish Florida; Rudolph B. Davila (April 27, 1916 – January 26, 2002) – United States Army officer, of Spanish descent through his father, who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Italy during World War II. [125]
Lionel Messi (born 1987), 6x World Footballer of the Year; Ronaldo (born 1976) Ronaldinho (born 1980) Kaká (born 1982) Rivaldo (born 1972) Romário (born 1966) Handball. Eduarda Amorim (born 1986) Alexandra do Nascimento (born 1981) Golf. Chi-Chi Rodríguez (born 1935), World Golf Hall of Famer; Bento Assis 4 x World Champion US Kids Golf ...
The history of Latinos in Hollywood, from the obscure to the famous are chronicled in "Viva Hollywood" by Luis I. Reyes. ... 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Mail. Sign in. Subscriptions;