https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y Made by Diana Marin :) en-us 2021-10-20 15:13:56 UTC 2025-03-13 05:15:49 UTC hello@padlet.com dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1830758906 2021-10-20 15:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1830758906 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1830776120 Lin-Manuel Miranda is a very well known Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, producer, and Playwright. He is known for his outstanding broadway production, Hamilton (+ many more). Lin-Manuel Miranda has also been involved in animated movies like Moana, and actually wrote one of the biggest songs from the movie, How Far I'll Go.]]> 2021-10-20 15:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1830776120 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1830795539 Lin-Manuel Miranda was born in Manhattan, New York and was raised in a hispanic neighborhood (he's Puerto Rican-American). He went to Wesleyan University and majored in theatre and began his playwright career in 1999 when he finished his first musical, In The Heights.]]> 2021-10-20 15:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1830795539 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1833844827 In the start of his playwright career, he wrote a play called "In The Heights" in 2005, which put him on the map, and became even more well known when he released "Hamilton", one of the most well known plays of all time!]]> 2021-10-21 15:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1833844827 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1833847183 He became famous in his home city, New York. Especially since that's where all the broadway musicals are being performed.]]> 2021-10-21 15:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1833847183 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1833849019 It is important to know Lin-Manuel Miranda because he is one of the few hispanic icons in the playwright industry. Plus, his plays are so good!!!]]> 2021-10-21 15:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1833849019 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1833850431 I chose Lin-Manuel Miranda because I really love his plays and think he is such an inspiration to us Hispanics and Latinos. He started with just being a boy in New York to a huge icon in an industry not many people make it in.]]> 2021-10-21 15:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1833850431 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1833988703 2021-10-21 15:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1833988703 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1835259273 Tina Ramirez is the founder of Ballet Hispanico. She is a Puerto Rican/Mexican-American dancer who wanted to shine a spotlight on hispanic culture and art so people could share the experience with others! ]]> 2021-10-22 02:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1835259273 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1836546763 Ballet Hispánico is an American Dance company that broadcasts choreography. They are based in New York. The point of Ballet Hispánico was to tell stories of Hispanic and Latino Americans through the art of Dance.]]> 2021-10-22 15:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1836546763 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1836604523 Ballet Hispánico was founded in 1970. During those times, there were many stereotypes about Hispanic and Latino people (as well as today). Tina Ramirez wanted to use her passion to breakthrough these stereotypes and allow others to experience Hispanic/Latino culture through choreography. ]]> 2021-10-22 15:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1836604523 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1836631102 Although the Founder, Tina Ramirez, was born in Caracas Venezuela, she moved to New York City and began to train with Lola Bravo (a spanish dance teacher). The company itself is still currently based in Manhattan, New York.]]> 2021-10-22 15:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1836631102 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1836646186 In my opinion, I think Ballet Hispanico is very important because first of all, Hispanic/Latino culture is beautiful! Who would not want to see amazing colorful dances + learn some new things? The company educates people through their choreography and its their passion.]]> 2021-10-22 15:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1836646186 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1836653318 I chose to talk about Ballet Hispanico because I love art and I love my culture! Seeing both combined in Dance is just so fascinating and beautiful. I also hope to inform more people about this company, because before this project, I had no clue it existed!]]> 2021-10-22 15:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1836653318 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837406529 2021-10-23 01:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837406529 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837408229 The Smithsonian’s Latinos are a group and program that help spread information about Latino/Hispanic cultures. Plus they organize events that to help Latinos get better education, healthcare, and housing.]]> 2021-10-23 01:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837408229 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837422298 They are Latinos in Washington DC who gather together to organize events to fight for natural rights! Today make up about 15% of Washington, DC. Which is not as large as you may thing, but that is around 100,000 people out of 600,000. ]]> 2021-10-23 01:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837422298 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837422913 It wasn't until the late 1960's when Latino Communities began to be more visible POLITICALLY. Before that, there was rarely any representation for Latinos and Hispanics in Washington, DC. Once they received recognition, they began fighting for their rights, education, healthcare, etc.]]> 2021-10-23 01:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837422913 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837432245 All of the events ran by The Smithsonian’s Latino DC History Project were based in Washington DC. They were ran by the latino communities who wanted to take action, and because of this Spanish, Cubans, and more Latino groups began to have more opportunities like starting their own small businesses.]]> 2021-10-23 01:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837432245 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837433767 These Latino Communities are important because they keep our culture alive in a place where they are not represented as much as the majority.]]> 2021-10-23 01:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837433767 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837439473 I selected this topic to spread awareness that we as Latinos need to be represented EVERYWHERE in order to get recognition. These people from Washington DC are doing wonders gathering together to fight for what is right, especially since it is very difficult to work as a group.]]> 2021-10-23 01:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1837439473 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842061045 2021-10-25 15:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842061045 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842077947 Dia de los Muertos is usually celebrated by the people in Mexico, Central America, and the Mexicans who live in the United States. ]]> 2021-10-25 15:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842077947 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842081950 Dia de los Muertos celebrates the passing of ancestors and loved ones. We honor them every year to show that they are never forgotten and allow their spirits to visit their families. Many people make altars filled with their favorite things to show their love as well.]]> 2021-10-25 15:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842081950 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842084948 Dia de los muertos is usually celebrated on November 2nd. If you are catholics we also add November 1st as well for dia de los santos (all saints day).]]> 2021-10-25 15:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842084948 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842094381 The holiday is celebrated is celebrated mainly in Mexico, but there are also many places that also like to participate from different countries usually with mexican descent.]]> 2021-10-25 15:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842094381 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842095075 Dia de los muertos is important to me, because I have always celebrated it all my life and it feels nice knowing that we can allow our ancestors spirits to visit us and watch us celebrate their lives to show our endless love for them. (picture above is pan de muerto / day of the dead sweet bread).]]> 2021-10-25 15:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842095075 dlmarin1001_2 https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842096284 I chose this to show others that Dia de los muertos is not just a boring holiday and is nothing like halloween (which many people mix up). Dia de los muertos is s much more than that! it is a day filled with history, culture, food, and beautiful cempasuchiles (mexican marigolds).]]> 2021-10-25 15:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dlmarin1001_2/qfwvg2gqya0jok5y/wish/1842096284