Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Important Figures by Shanyn Harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871 Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15th - October 15th! en-us 2022-09-20 13:24:12 UTC 2022-09-20 13:52:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/239393564/e42bd7f0ddce01925034541db3a67083/1_F_r5pmUQTf71pYiQPRN_OQ.png Sonia Sotomayor shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304970440
  • 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.
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304970440     Marjorie Agosín shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304974016
  • 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. 
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304974016     Cesar Chavez shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304976052
  • 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. 
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304976052     Francisco Cáceres shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304979767
  • 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! 
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304979767     Bad Bunny shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304981863
  • 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. 
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304981863     Skai Jackson shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304984854
  • 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. 
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304984854     Fabian Nicieza shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304990298
  • 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.
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304990298     Julia Alvarez shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304992026
  • 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.
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304992026     Tony Revolori shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304995171
  • 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+.
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304995171     Sofía Vergara shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304998227
  • 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!
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2304998227     Tui T. Sutherland shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2305000170
  • 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.
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2305000170     Ángel Fabián Di María shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2305003132
  • 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.
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2305003132     Catherine Cortez Masto shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2305007599
  • 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.
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2305007599     Sandra Cisneros shanyn_harry https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2305010412
  • 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.
    • ]]>     2022-09-20 13:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/shanyn_harry/v4v3hp0w9nnz8871/wish/2305010412