Flashcards - Famous Hispanics

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He was a famous fashion designer from the Dominican Republic.

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Oscar de la Renta

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He was a Colombian writer and journalist, most famous for his novel, 100 Years of Solitude.

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Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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He played baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates and was the first Hispanic inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Roberto Clemente

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She was a famous singer known for her upbeat dance moves and stylish outfits. She was shot and killed at the age of 23 by her fan club president.

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Selena Quintanilla

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He was a labor union and civil rights activist who started the National Farm Workers Association.

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César Chávez

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She was the first Hispanic to be a justice on the Supreme Court in the United States.

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Sonia Sotomayor

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She became the first Hispanic woman to go to space on a nine-day mission aboard Discovery.

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Ellen Ochoa

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She is the youngest person elected to the United States Congress ever.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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Singer known for battling mental health issues and songs "Give Your Heart a Break" and "Sorry Not Sorry."

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Demi Lovato

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She is a Colombian singer.

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Shakira