Labor leader and widow of longtime United Farm Workers of America leader Cesar Chávez.
Hispanic Heritage
During Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) and throughout the year, we honor and remember Latinx people who have made a difference in their communities and around the world.
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Emilio Navaira, the American-born, Grammy-winning singer known as the King of Tejano Music, died Monday of a heart attack, according to multiple news sources. He was 53. Navaira, who charted …
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The Mexican-born actress was known best for her co-star roles on the TV sitcoms “Dads” and “Go On.”
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Grammy-winning Latin jazz saxophonist has died at age 83.
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Arturo Albin, Director of Método Grief Recovery México, shares insights on this special holiday.
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Tejano musical sensation Selena was on her way to the top of the charts when she was murdered in 1995. On what would have been her 40th birthday, we present …
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We remember the legendary Minnie Minoso, the first black baseball player in Chicago.
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The versatile actress appeared in “Lone Star” and on “Modern Family” shifting effortlessly between dramatic film roles and TV comedy.
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Ricardo Montalban, who died in 2009 at 88, overcame numerous obstacles to become one of Hollywood’s first Mexican-born stars.
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Rock star Ritchie Valens was only 17 when he died in a plane crash.