He was best known for his novel “Bless Me, Ultima.”
Hispanic Americans
We honor and remember Americans of Hispanic heritage who have made a difference in their communities and around the world.
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He was inducted into the Tejano Music Hall of Fame.
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Santana was the guitarist for Malo, who had a Top 20 hit in 1972 with the laid-back, bilingual “Suavecito.”
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Angelo Lozada was a New York comedian who was the warmup act for “The Daily Show” for three years. He co-created and starred in the web series “Get Some!,” for …
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No matter what challenges came their way, these women persisted.
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Chuy Bravo was an actor best known as Chelsea Handler’s sidekick on the talk show “Chelsea Lately” from 2007 to 2014.
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She also appeared on “The Flying Nun”…
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Known as “El Maestro,” Ray Santos arranged the theme song for “The Mambo Kings.”
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He was beloved for ballads including “El Triste” and “Amar y Querer.”
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Carl Ruiz was a celebrity chef and restaurateur who became well known for appearances on Food Network shows including “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and “Guy’s Grocery Games.”