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America is more than the sum of its parts, but that's because our strength comes from the diversity of our people. This National #HispanicHeritageMonth, our team is celebrating by honoring some of the contributions of Hispanic & Latinx individuals & culture that we most admire...
Day 1: 9/15
Kicking it off by highlighting one of my favorite books, The Alchemist by Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho. It's one of the few that I've read more than once, and every time I get something different out of it.
Kicking it off by highlighting one of my favorite books, The Alchemist by Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho. It's one of the few that I've read more than once, and every time I get something different out of it.
Day 2: 9/16
As a true cinephile, today I'm turning to movies. In 2013, I was sure that Alfonso Cuarón's "Gravity" was the year's best picture. While they got robbed (sorry "Argo"), Cuarón did become the 1st Latin American director to win Best Director at the 86th Academy Awards.
As a true cinephile, today I'm turning to movies. In 2013, I was sure that Alfonso Cuarón's "Gravity" was the year's best picture. While they got robbed (sorry "Argo"), Cuarón did become the 1st Latin American director to win Best Director at the 86th Academy Awards.
Day 3: 9/17
Today, let's talk trailblazers in the world of law & equity: Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the 1st Hispanic member of the Supreme Court. A true pioneer & inspiration, her time before SCOTUS included advocacy for campaign finance reform & protecting folks from eviction.
Today, let's talk trailblazers in the world of law & equity: Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the 1st Hispanic member of the Supreme Court. A true pioneer & inspiration, her time before SCOTUS included advocacy for campaign finance reform & protecting folks from eviction.
Day 4: 9/18
Let's bring Hispanic Heritage Month a little closer to home today by featuring 3 incredible leaders who were the 1st Hispanic women to be elected to the Virginia House of Delegates.
Thank you for your leadership, @HalaAyala, @DelegateFowler & @delegateguzman!
Let's bring Hispanic Heritage Month a little closer to home today by featuring 3 incredible leaders who were the 1st Hispanic women to be elected to the Virginia House of Delegates.
Thank you for your leadership, @HalaAyala, @DelegateFowler & @delegateguzman!
Day 6: 9/20
Highlighting a truly *stellar* scientist today: astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa. Dr. Ochoa has been a pioneer her whole career as both the 1st Hispanic woman to go to space and the 1st Hispanic Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Highlighting a truly *stellar* scientist today: astronaut Dr. Ellen Ochoa. Dr. Ochoa has been a pioneer her whole career as both the 1st Hispanic woman to go to space and the 1st Hispanic Director of NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Day 7: 9/21
Our democracy wouldn’t survive w/o brave journalists willing to challenge leaders & ensure accountability
Today’s feature is a stalwart journalist, who began his career fighting censorship & has continued raising awareness of critical issues ever since, Jorge Ramos
Our democracy wouldn’t survive w/o brave journalists willing to challenge leaders & ensure accountability
Today’s feature is a stalwart journalist, who began his career fighting censorship & has continued raising awareness of critical issues ever since, Jorge Ramos
Day 8: 9/22
You probably know by now that I’m a huge fan of the musical Hamilton. For today’s Hispanic Heritage Month feature, I’m not throwing away my shot to highlight the genius behind the phenomenon, Lin Manuel Miranda ( @Lin_Manuel).
Drop your favorite Hamilton quote below!
You probably know by now that I’m a huge fan of the musical Hamilton. For today’s Hispanic Heritage Month feature, I’m not throwing away my shot to highlight the genius behind the phenomenon, Lin Manuel Miranda ( @Lin_Manuel).
Drop your favorite Hamilton quote below!
Day 9: 9/23
Today's spotlight is for an incredible poet, artist, and icon of Chicano literature: Juan Felipe Herrera
He is a leading voice on the Mexican American and indigenous experience & served as our nation's first Hispanic poet laureate.
*photo courtesy of UCLA*
Today's spotlight is for an incredible poet, artist, and icon of Chicano literature: Juan Felipe Herrera
He is a leading voice on the Mexican American and indigenous experience & served as our nation's first Hispanic poet laureate.
*photo courtesy of UCLA*
Day 10: 9/24
Most spotlights would be justified by a Nobel Prize or Presidential Medal of Freedom alone, but today's feature, Dr. Mario Molina, has been honored with both for his groundbreaking research on threats to Earth's ozone layer from CFC gases. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Most spotlights would be justified by a Nobel Prize or Presidential Medal of Freedom alone, but today's feature, Dr. Mario Molina, has been honored with both for his groundbreaking research on threats to Earth's ozone layer from CFC gases. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Day 11: 9/25
Chef José Andrés is certainly inspired when it comes to food, winning a James Beard Award & 2 Michelin stars, but he is also an inspiration for us all. He founded World Central Kitchen in 2010 & has provided meals to those in need ever since. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Chef José Andrés is certainly inspired when it comes to food, winning a James Beard Award & 2 Michelin stars, but he is also an inspiration for us all. He founded World Central Kitchen in 2010 & has provided meals to those in need ever since. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Day 11: 9/26
School desegregation history in the US often leads with Brown v Board, but it built on earlier cases that paved the way, including the case brought by Sylvia Mendez & her family in CA.
Sylvia has been a champion for civil rights ever since. #HispanicHeritageMonth
School desegregation history in the US often leads with Brown v Board, but it built on earlier cases that paved the way, including the case brought by Sylvia Mendez & her family in CA.
Sylvia has been a champion for civil rights ever since. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Day 12: 9/27
W/ the end of MLB's regular season today, our #HispanicHeritageMonth feature had to be Roberto Clemente.
His
chops are self-evident: 13x All Star & 2x WS champ. But, he was also a champion off the field w/ charity work & his leadership is an example for us all.
W/ the end of MLB's regular season today, our #HispanicHeritageMonth feature had to be Roberto Clemente.
His
chops are self-evident: 13x All Star & 2x WS champ. But, he was also a champion off the field w/ charity work & his leadership is an example for us all.
Day 13: 9/28
Today's #HispanicHeritageMonth feature is Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, PhD, RN. Honored as a Living Legend by the AAN, she was an influential advocate, nurse, therapist & educator who broke down barriers throughout her career.
S/O to @doctorcmkva for suggesting her!
Today's #HispanicHeritageMonth feature is Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, PhD, RN. Honored as a Living Legend by the AAN, she was an influential advocate, nurse, therapist & educator who broke down barriers throughout her career.
S/O to @doctorcmkva for suggesting her!
Day 14: 9/29
Continuing #HispanicHeritageMonth today by featuring another incredible woman breaking down barriers, Laurie Hernandez: Gold & Silver Medal winner & member of the incredible “Final Five” team of US gymnasts that dominated the 2016 Summer Olympics!
by Susie Butler
Continuing #HispanicHeritageMonth today by featuring another incredible woman breaking down barriers, Laurie Hernandez: Gold & Silver Medal winner & member of the incredible “Final Five” team of US gymnasts that dominated the 2016 Summer Olympics!
by Susie Butler
Day 15: 9/30
Today's #HispanicHeritageMonth feature goes to the 1st Latina to serve in the United States Cabinet, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. Secretary Solis was a champion for workers during her tenure & has continued her advocacy & service as a LA County Supervisor since.
Today's #HispanicHeritageMonth feature goes to the 1st Latina to serve in the United States Cabinet, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. Secretary Solis was a champion for workers during her tenure & has continued her advocacy & service as a LA County Supervisor since.
Day 16: 10/1
From dressing Jackie Kennedy to his endless accolades across fashion, today's #HispanicHeritageMonth is such a household name that he practically doesn't need this introduction -- the one & only Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo, AKA Oscar de la Renta
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From dressing Jackie Kennedy to his endless accolades across fashion, today's #HispanicHeritageMonth is such a household name that he practically doesn't need this introduction -- the one & only Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo, AKA Oscar de la Renta
by Corbis
Day 17: 10/2
Excited to feature another power-house journalist for #HispanicHeritageMonth!
Soledad O'Brien has anchored programs on CNN, HBO, & Hearst TV. All the while she has also worked on moving documentaries, highlighting the experiences of communities of color in America.
Excited to feature another power-house journalist for #HispanicHeritageMonth!
Soledad O'Brien has anchored programs on CNN, HBO, & Hearst TV. All the while she has also worked on moving documentaries, highlighting the experiences of communities of color in America.
Day 18: 10/3
Today's #HispanicHeritageMonth spotlight goes to a pioneer in medicine, Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa. He migrated to US in his teens & worked his way through school, eventually becoming a neurosurgeon & leading researcher in the search for a cure for brain cancer.
Today's #HispanicHeritageMonth spotlight goes to a pioneer in medicine, Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa. He migrated to US in his teens & worked his way through school, eventually becoming a neurosurgeon & leading researcher in the search for a cure for brain cancer.
Day 19: 10/4
Carmen Lomas Garza is a renown & talented artist. She has used her platform, including a permanent Smithsonian exhibit, to highlight Mexican-American culture & combat racism. Excited to feature Garza today for #HispanicHeritageMonth
Tulsa City-County Library
Carmen Lomas Garza is a renown & talented artist. She has used her platform, including a permanent Smithsonian exhibit, to highlight Mexican-American culture & combat racism. Excited to feature Garza today for #HispanicHeritageMonth
Tulsa City-County Library
Day 20: 10/5
Continuing with #HispanicHeritageMonth features who've shaped our culture with their art, today's feature is the one & only Rita Moreno. Her work as an actress, dancer and singer has spanned 7 decades & she's received too many awards to count, including an #EGOT.
Continuing with #HispanicHeritageMonth features who've shaped our culture with their art, today's feature is the one & only Rita Moreno. Her work as an actress, dancer and singer has spanned 7 decades & she's received too many awards to count, including an #EGOT.
Day 21: 10/6
For #HispanicHeritageMonth today, honored to feature a barrier-breaking leader in the military, General Richard Cavazos. Cavazos served for over 30 years, twice receiving the Distinguished Service Cross & becoming the first Hispanic four-star general in the US Army.
For #HispanicHeritageMonth today, honored to feature a barrier-breaking leader in the military, General Richard Cavazos. Cavazos served for over 30 years, twice receiving the Distinguished Service Cross & becoming the first Hispanic four-star general in the US Army.
Day 22: 10/7
Maria Hinojosa is a stalwart journalist who used her platform to ensure the voiceless are empowered and have their stories told. Excited to feature the pioneering voice behind NPR's Latino USA for #HispanicHeritageMonth today!
Futuro Media Group
Maria Hinojosa is a stalwart journalist who used her platform to ensure the voiceless are empowered and have their stories told. Excited to feature the pioneering voice behind NPR's Latino USA for #HispanicHeritageMonth today!
Futuro Media Group
Day 23: 10/9
While her life was cut tragically short, Selena left an indelible mark on music, fashion, and American culture. Fondly known as the "Queen of Tejano music," she is one of the most influential and best-selling female artists in Latin music. #HispanicHeritageMonth
While her life was cut tragically short, Selena left an indelible mark on music, fashion, and American culture. Fondly known as the "Queen of Tejano music," she is one of the most influential and best-selling female artists in Latin music. #HispanicHeritageMonth
Day 24: 10/10
With hoops season coming to a close (
), let’s highlight one of my favorites: @ManuGinobili. A EuroLeague/NBA/Olympic champ, elite 6th man, & euro step innovator, this Argentine legend retired in ‘18 as an all-time great. #HispanicHeritageMonth
by Tiago Hammil
With hoops season coming to a close (
), let’s highlight one of my favorites: @ManuGinobili. A EuroLeague/NBA/Olympic champ, elite 6th man, & euro step innovator, this Argentine legend retired in ‘18 as an all-time great. #HispanicHeritageMonth by Tiago Hammil
Day 25: 10/11
Today's #HispanicHeritageMonth feature is Sandra Cisneros, a pioneering author who's been critical in bringing Chicano lit into the mainstream. Cisneros' 1st novel, The House on Mango Street, is a renowned coming of age tale, taught in schools globally
by ksm36
Today's #HispanicHeritageMonth feature is Sandra Cisneros, a pioneering author who's been critical in bringing Chicano lit into the mainstream. Cisneros' 1st novel, The House on Mango Street, is a renowned coming of age tale, taught in schools globally
by ksm36
Day 26: 10/12
Today's #HispanicHeritageMonth goes to the brilliant, creative minds behind the film Birdman: Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone & Armando Bó. All three are groundbreaking artists in their own right & together they made a masterpiece.
Jason Merritt
Today's #HispanicHeritageMonth goes to the brilliant, creative minds behind the film Birdman: Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone & Armando Bó. All three are groundbreaking artists in their own right & together they made a masterpiece.
Jason Merritt
