Hispanic Heritage Month: Day 3

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Which Puerto Rican composer, lyricist, actor, writer, and activist wrote the Broadway musical "Hamilton"?

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Who was the first Hispanic woman to win an Academy Award and is one of few people to hold the honor of being a “PEGOT” winner (Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony Awards)?

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Rita Moreno

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This singer/song writer is known for her electric style and powerful voice. She was the youngest singer to ever win the Grammy award in the best Mexican American album category.

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Selena

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This Bronx native is one of Hollywood's leading ladies with blockbuster movies, hit pop songs, and memorable TV appearances. She started out as a dancer then pursued her music career.

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Jennifer Lopez

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This professional baseball player ranks fifth for all time highest home runs. He played 22 seasons in the Major Baseball League with 12 of those years being with the New York Yankees.

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Alex Rodriguez

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This actress of Honduran descent recently starred in Barbie and TV shows Ugly Betty and Superstore.

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America Ferrera

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This Bronx native of Puerto Rican descent is the youngest woman ever elected to US Congress. Options: Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (AOC), Monica De La Cruz, Kamala Harris, Lori Chavez DeRemer.

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Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (AOC)

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This Mexican American was best known for his important civil rights activist work in the National Farm Workers Association.

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Cesar Chavez

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This Puerto Rican native became the first Latino to achieve 3000 career hits and paved the way for Hispanic baseball players.

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Roberto Clemente

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This actress of Columbian descent is best known for her roles in the TV show Modern Family and as a judge on America's Got Talent.

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Sophia Vergara