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Grew up in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Known for her many novels, poems, and short stories, but especially How the García Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of Butterflies.

One of the most popular and acclaimed Latina authors in the United States.

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Born in the Bronx, NY to Puerto Rican parents.

First Hispanic and Latina Supreme Court Justice!!

Advocates for immigration, criminal justice, LGBTQ+ rights, the environment and many more.

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Born in Bethesda, MD; moved to Chile as a young child.

Lived in Santiago for fourteen years.

When her family moved to the US, she wrote poetry in Spanish to remain connected to her family and friends back home.

Has received multiple awards for her writing; United Nations has honored her for her work in human rights.

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Cesar Chavez grew up in Arizona working on a farm with his family.

He saw the struggles many workers faced, who were Mexican immigrants like his parents.

Followed the example of Indian independence leader, Mahatma Gandhi.

Organized nonviolent protests and boycotts in order to get fair wages, improved working conditions, and laws to ensure workers’ rights.

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Born in Santa Ana, El Salvador.

Worked as a journalist in El Salvador before moving to Miami to be a broadcaster for Telemundo.

He has also contributed to NBC, Access Hollywood, and The Talk.

Interviewed notable figures including Dr. Anthony Fauci, Kamala Harris, Jennifer Lopez, and Madonna.

Is currently getting a Master’s from Harvard!

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Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny is a Latin trap and reggaeton artist.

One of the most well-known Spanish singers worldwide.

In 2020, he became the first non-English artist to have highest number of streams on Spotify.

Latest album, Un Verano Sin Ti, went #1 and the tour has broken multiple ticket sales records.

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Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Fabian Nicieza’s family moved to the USA when he was four years old.

He began to work for Marvel Comics.

Contributions include writing the X-Men storylines and developing the characters such as Deadpool, Domino, Shatterstar, and Silhouette.

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Known for her role as Zuri Ross from the Disney Channel show Jessie.

Skai Jackson’s father is from the Honduran island Roatán.

Named to Time Magazine’s list of Most Influential Teens in 2016.

Recently appeared on Dancing with the Stars.

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Born In Las Vegas, NV but has Mexican heritage.

Senator of Nevada since 2017, but before that, she was Nevada attorney general.

First Latina US senator!

Created a senior protection unit to keep safe older Nevadans from Identity theft.

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Born in Anaheim, California; his parents are from Guatemala.

Known for his role as Flash Thompson in the 2017, 2019 and 2021 Spider-man movies.

He is a star in Willow, an upcoming fantasy series on Disney+.

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Argentine professional footballer who plays for Serie A club Juventus and the Argentina national team.

He can play as either a winger or attacking midfielder; he is generally considered one of the best wingers in the world.

Di Maria is now backing UNICEF's charity, which raises awareness of premature births.

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Born and grew up in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Originally went to school to become a dentist, but decided to follow her passion for acting

Known best for her role on Modern Family as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, which she won multiple awards for.

She was the highest paid actress on TV in 2016!

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Born in Caracas, Venezuela, but spent parts of her childhood in Miami, Florida, Asuncion, Paraguay, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Author of Wings of Fire series and Pet Trouble; has also contributed to Warrior Cats.

Won $45,000 on the game show Jeopardy in 2009.

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Is a Chicana, Born in Chicago, IL.

Mostly known for her book, The House on Mango Street.

Her first award she won was in 1985: the American Book Award.

She’s the only girl out of seven siblings.