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Portraits of Hispanic American heroes / by Juan Felipe Herrera ; paintings by Raúl Colón.
"An inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world. This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more."
Latinos : a biography of the people / Earl Shorris.
Reprint. Originally published: W.W. Norton, 1992.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 481-489) and index.
Latinos in the Midwest / edited by Rubén O. Martinez.
Over the past twenty years, the Latino population in the Midwest has grown rapidly, both in urban and rural areas. As elsewhere in the country, shifting demographics in the region have given rise to controversy and mixed reception. Where some communities have greeted Latinos openly, others have been more guarded. Despite their increasing presence, Latinos remain the most marginalized major population group in the country.
Sonia Sotomayor : the true American dream / Antonia Felix.
The definitive biography of the first Latina and third woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court from the biographer of Condoleeza Rice and Laura Bush. The author delves behind the headlines to tell the compelling story of how the daughter of Puerto Rican immigrants living in the South Bronx became one of the greatest legal minds in the country.
Latinos : remaking America / edited by Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco and Mariela M. Páez.
"David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, Harvard University." Papers originally presented at the conference entitled Latinos in the 21st century : mapping the research agenda, held in April 2000 at Harvard University.
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