Category: People & Profiles
A look at the people, organizations and historic sites that make is Houston’s Hispanic community.
Happy Birthday, Dolores Huerta!
Dolores Huerta’s life and career is an inspiring testament to the power of activism and the impact one person can have on the world. She is an iconic labor leader […]
Remembering Selena
Today is the anniversary of the death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (April 16, 1971 – March 31, 1995). For many of us, Selena was and continues to be the biggest star […]
Latinas Who Have Made History: Celebrating Women’s Contributions Year-Round
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, let’s take a moment to celebrate and honor the contributions of 10 U.S. Latinas who have made history, broken barriers, and excelled. […]
“El Padrino de la Cumbia” Fito Olivares passes away
Legendary Mexican-American musician Fito Olivares died on March 17, 2023, at 75. Olivares was best known for his contributions to the Tejano and cumbia music genres, earning him the title […]
A farewell to Pelé
On December 29, 2022, the world was saddened by the news of the death of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé. He was considered one of the best […]