Mariela Morales Research Paper

In world politics, when you are asked who the most influence leaders, political leaders like Theresa May, Barack Obama or even Prince William pop to mind. Even though, they are influential leaders we fail to realize that actors, artist or even people involved in the medical field are influence leaders, such as, Gina Rodriguez. Although, Gina was born in the U. S, she has always been criticized and stereotyped for being Hispanic, such as, before leading her role in Jane the Virgin, she was offered a role in Devious Maids as a Hispanic housekeeper. But she has prohibited her identity to hinder her accomplishments. Gina has used her fame to her advantage and is rapidly bringing a voice to Hispanics and women. In the world of politics this would

Miriam Amanda Wallace “Ma” Ferguson (1875-1961), first woman governor of Texas, daughter of Joseph L. and Eliza (Garrison) Wallace, was born in Bell County, Texas, on June 13, 1875. She went to Salado College and Baylor Female College at Belton. In 1899, at the age of 24, she married James Edward Ferguson, as well of Bell County. Mrs. Ferguson served as the first lady of Texas during the gubernatorial terms of her husband (1915-17), who was challenged during his 2nd administration. When James Ferguson failed to get his name on the ballot in 1924, Miriam entered the race for the Texas governorship. Before announcing for office, she had committed her energies mostly to her husband and two daughters. This fact, and the mixture of her first and

Miriam Amanda Wallace Ferguson a.k.a “MA” was the first woman governor of texas, she was born in Bell County, TX on June 13, 1875 she had two daughters Joseph L. and Eliza (Garrison) Wallace, Miriam A. Ferguson married James E. Ferguson in 1899 at the age 24. Her husband James E. Ferguson tried to get his name on the ballot in 1924 sadly he failed that’s when Miriam A. Ferguson ran for governor before then Miriam always took care of her family that’s why Miriam supporters made up “MA” Ferguson and her first and middle name make up “MA” so they always called her “MA” and to make people vote for her she said she promised with her husband she would have “two governors for the price of one” Miriam promised that she would extensive cuts in the in

Hey, my name's Miguel and I'm from Joliet, Il. DePauw's my top choice at the moment, and I hope to be an Honors Scholars and get into the school of music for clarinet. I used to play soccer, but I plan on playing club soccer this spring, so there is a good chance that I'll participate in intramurals. I plan on going Greek and getting involved in clubs. Netflix is great. I'm not that weird (I think). People say I'm Kinda funny, but I think they're just say it to be nice. I'm also looking for a roommate and meeting more people before fall would be great, so message

Selena was born in Lake Jackson Texas to Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Marcella Ofelia Samora on 4-16-1971, and was the youngest child of 3 including her. When she was 6 years old her father realized her musical abilities and later on told People Magazine “Her Timing and Pitch were perfect I knew it from day one.” In 1980 in Lake Jackson, her dad opened his first Tex-Mex Restaurant, where Selena and her siblings would perform at only the age of 9.

Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, was an American founding father who positively shaped our country and impacted the American people. He was a spokesman for democracy, which allows the people to have their voices be heard for policies regarding the government. His views opposed a strong centralized government and helped show the potential of states rights. Jefferson was a powerful advocate for liberty and was well educated, benefitting him when writing the Declaration of Independance. He communicated well with others, which put him in the position of negotiating trade with other countries and gaining alliances. Jefferson was not known for

Many female Hispanic-Americans have had a significant part in shaping Florida today. Maria Mestre de los Dolores Andreu was one of those miraculous women who played an important role in history. She was the first of her race and gender to become an official lighthouse keeper in Florida and inspired many great female Hispanic-Americans to join the U.S Coast Guard. Maria made a big impact on women all over Florida and proved that women can do anything if they put their minds to it.

Ruben Salazar was born on March 3, 1928, in Ciudad Juarez, and moved to El Paso, Texas where he grew up. Ruben Salazar was a well-known journalist and activist who brought together Chicanos and Americans. He was one of the first non-white journalists in an all-white male profession and proved that he was just as capable of journalism as all of them. Salazar brought together Americans and Chicanos in many ways, he reported on Chicano events and put himself in between a very tense boundary. Salazar began as a journalist for The Los Angeles Times and became a foreign correspondent until a new more powerful Chicano movement brought him back. Salazar was the Times’ best choice to report on the movement and brought him back to Los Angeles to report

Eva Lopez passed away on July 3, 2015 at her home in Santa Cruz Ca with her beloved husband and family by her side. Eva was born in Mission, Texas on June, 16 1929 to Alfredo and Jovita V. Rangel. Eva married the love of her life Bonifacio Lopez on September 10th 1955 in Mission Texas. They had 8 children together, 6 boys and 2 girls. The couple had moved to Santa Cruz Ca in 1958 to raise their family. The love that Mrs. Lopez shared with her husband was inspirational, they were completely in love, they would always hold each other, say I love you and give sweet kisses. Their love was the kind of love everyone dreams of. Eva was the true definition of a mother, she loved each and every one of her children unconditionally, she always put others before herself. She had a strong belief in faith. She would religiously read her bible morning, noon and night and prayed for those she loved. She was an exceptional cook, enjoyed knitting and had a green thumb for gardening. Eva enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren grow, and loved when her husband would serenade her with the accordion. Eva had the most generous heart, and touched many lives with her presence. Her family and friends will

On October 21st of 1925, I entered into the musical climate of Havana, Cuba. Me han dado el nombre de Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso. Within my first moments in the world, I was welcomed by mother, Catalina Alfonso Cruz, and my father, Simon Cruz. I was raised in a house of 14 children, including my three siblings and other relatives, within a poor neighborhood by the name of Santos Suarez. As a child, I had a true love for music as I would often listen to the radio, go to ballrooms, and sing the younger children to sleep. I was known for singing in community events and competing in singing contests. Recognition of my voice came when I sung “Nostalgia”, a tango song, in La Hora de Té. My father believed

Marsha Ceniceros was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and raised up in Southern California. She is fascinated with fine art, and collecting antiques. Her artistic, poetic showmanship has won several awards in the past. Life demanded a few years off from writing due to a severe illness, during this time she opened a childcare business, where she has continued to struggle with recovery, and write a bit here and there. From 2008 to 2015, becoming stronger she completed, Sadana 999, a science fiction suspense thriller. Marsha L Ceniceros is now working on another fascinating science fiction suspense thriller, although she loved childcare. Due to her limited physical ability she is able to care for her own

Dr.Catalina Esperanza Garcia has been many things. She has been a trailblazer, educator, philanthropist. She also was one of the first Hispanic women to graduate to become a doctor. She also was considered an important Hispanic figure.

18 years ago, Andrea Mungia was born in Phoenix, Arizona on the day of October 3rd 1996. She was brought in to this world by two wonderful people she now calls her parents, also year’s beforehand she has been accompanied by 3 beautiful sisters. Munguia went to Ironwood High School where she joined the high school Varsity soccer team, while she was taking classes in dance. For several years, she had to deal with having braces and working at payless, and now is dealing with wearing glasses due to her astigmatism. Throughout her life Munguia always wanted to be a veterinarian and so she graduated high school in 2015 and now is currently on track to meeting her career goals. In spite of that her ambition on becoming a veterinarian is phenomenal,

Luisa Moreno, a Guatemalan-American born in nineteen-o-seven(1907) in Guatemala City under her real name of Blanca Rosa Lopez Rodrigues. Is a fine example of ‘The American Dream’ of where she fought for the right of the Latino-immigrations and other Latino-American (mostly Xicanos) along with other civil right groups of colors durning her time in the States, with her leftist idealogy, and demond for justice and to be treated as a citizen instead of a third class ‘w*tback.’ Being born in an upper-class family in Guatemala in nineteen-o-seven (1907) moving to Mexico than to United States (New York City, NY) in nineteen-twenty-eight (1928) with her first husband. Within a few years when the Great Dressipion hit the United States she worked as

Celia Cruz was born in Havana, Cuba on October 21, 1925. She grew up in a neighborhood that wasn’t very well off. She lived in Santos Suarez, Havana. She was the second oldest in her family and was in charge of putting her younger siblings to bed. Singing lullabies was her favorite way to put them to sleep. When she was little she wanted to be a housewife, a mother, and a teacher.