Rebekah Cortes Rios 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

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.

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

Jessica Garcia also known as Jess, passed away peacefully at home on June 29 2145 in Providence, R.I. at age of 142..

When she was younger, it wasn’t hard for her to learn the new choreography.She was a natural dancer,but no matter how well of a dancer she was she knew that she could always improve her skills. She also became a local dancer and she performed at rodeos and county fair. One of instructor said “She didn't know learn the basics.” She needed to be taught the basics.

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

Have you ever wondered how it would be to rescue stray dogs for a living? From going to living in her car to saving dogs and parolees lives, Tia Torres has made a difference in the world and society. Tia Torres had some high and low points of her career. She helped so many people and dogs and will carry on for a long time.

In 2017 at a high school gym you could walk in and see girls and playing sports such as basketball, volleyball, tennis etc. But back in the 1960s you weren't able to see girls playing those sports in a high school gym. Not not only because they they weren't interested, it's because they weren't able to play by the law of women's rights.

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

Watching these interviews reminds viewers of their own feelings or the first crush they developed at a young age. Regardless of the shyness towards each other, the students come together and gather valuable lessons through learning ballroom dancing. The students learn several famous ballroom dance styles that range from Latin American dances to dances familiar in North American culture such as swing dance. These students attend ballroom competitions, experience the amount of work they put into learning these dances, and the reward of having their hard work pay off. Towards the end of the documentary, people witness how effective the ballroom dance program helps with the kids’ development.

Cortes showed up to the Aztec’s land planning on conquering it to be part of Spain. He did not want to negotiate with the Aztecs, he just wanted their land, with or without them. The Aztecs thought that he was a God and gave him extreme amounts of gold when he first arrived, but that did not satisfy Cortes. Cortes held a meeting with the leader of the Aztecs, Montezuma, and captured him, causing the Aztecs to fight the Spanish to get their leader back. Once the Spanish started to make a move to defeat the Aztecs, they realized that they were all dead or extremely ill. This was because the Aztecs were not immune to the Spanish diseases that came into their land, spreading over their people. Cortes eventually got the Aztec land, making it a part of Spain.

The Castillo De San Marcos is a historic site of over twenty acres that was originally a fort constructed by the efforts of the Spanish in present-day St. Augustine, Florida. This fort was built in order to protect the town from attacks of the English. Such assaults occurred before when Sir Francis Drake led twenty ships and thousands of men to burn down the city. The pirate Robert Searles, also from England, later looted the area. English power was becoming more prominent as more people settled in America, so the queen of Spain, Queen Mariana, decreed the construction of the Castillo De San Marcos to protect the settlement.

Arcelia De La Cruz Hernandez Sanchez was born on May 2, 1973 in Mexico, Leon Guanajuato. She grew up on a ranch with her 3 sisters and 5 brothers. She only lived in Leon and the only time she moved was when she crossed the border to live in the United States. Her setting influenced who she is now because she is religious, cooks mexican foods, and responsible because she had to take care of her siblings being the fourth oldest. Her setting also influenced her to become independent because she started working since the age of 13 and hasn’t stopped. Arcelia was pregnant with a girl named Karen when she got married to my dad Gerrardo. Then she got pregnant with another girl named Sarai. Arcelia wanted a better life for her family so she and most

Carmina salazar works at a prison and is like a cop. As i facetimed her, i was nervous that she would not answer because she is always busy. She normally doesn't answer because she works all day. I was also sacred she would answer because she was one of the people in florida without power as a result of the hurricane. When she did answer i was ecstatic because we hadn't talked in awhile. I told why i had called her and she was very happy that i had picked her. She asked me why i didn't pick my mom, i told her i picked her because she had more experience. We started the interview. I asked her how the people she hung around with affected her school work. She paused as if she didn't know what to say. She noted that she was older than most of the kids so it didn't affect her.

Marisol Ortega was born on April 1,1994 and grew up in a family of eight and is the youngest of six siblings. She grew up and raised in the city of Bell and comes from a traditional Mexican household. Marisol is on her third year at East Los Angeles College and she is studying psychology with an emphasis in social behavior. She recently got accepted to the University of California, Santa Cruz and was awarded the Osher scholarship. Her future goal is to obtain a degree in psychology and a master’s degree in criminology with a minor in ethnic studies. She hopes to obtain a career as a forensic psychologist and as a educator.