Who are some Hispanic icons?
Take a look at our list of 7 Hispanic Americans who have made their mark on the world.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Kicking off our list of influential Hispanic Americans is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- Ellen Ochoa.
- Cesar Chavez.
- Dolores Huerta.
- Sylvia Rivera.
- Roberto Clemente.
What are some Hispanic organizations?
Latino Organizations You Need to Know
- Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)
- The Committee for Hispanic Families and Children (CHFC)
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)
- Council for Latino Workplace Equity (CLWE)
- The Culture Marketing Council.
- Hispanic Alliance for Career Advancement (HACE)
Who is a famous Hispanic?
American-born Hispanics, like Jennifer Lopez, Danny Trejo, and Eva Longoria, are also calling attention to their Spanish-speaking roots. What’s more, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor are giving Hispanics a powerful voice in politics.
What services are available to Hispanics in LA?
ADULT SERVICES
- Income Tax Preparation – IRS VITA Program.
- Immigration Services (application for residency, citizenship, visas, DACA, family petitions, VAWA, adjustments to status, affidavit of support)
- Legal translation of vital documents.
- Employment authorization.
- Transportation Assistance.
- Cal Fresh & Cal Works.
What is the name of one of the organizations created by Hispanics that are dedicated to helping those in need?
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), founded in 1929, is the oldest and most widely respected Hispanic civil rights organization in the United States of America.
Who was first Hispanic?
Image courtesy of Library of Congress Born in Spanish Florida, Joseph Marion Hernández became the first Hispanic American to serve in Congress when Florida became a territory in 1822. On this date, Joseph Marion Hernández, a Delegate from the Florida Territory, became the first Hispanic American to serve in Congress.