The twentieth century's most influential Hispanics

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Roberto Clemente

baseball hall of famer
2007
Tells the life story of baseball player Roberto Clemente, describing his childhood in Puerto Rico and the course of his career, discussing his success, struggles, and fame.

Rigoberta Mench ?, Indian rights activist

2007
Presents a brief biography of Guatemalan Indian rights activist, Rigoberta Menchu; and describes how her family was murdered and her fight to bring peace to her country.

Dolores Huerta

labor leader
2007
Presents a brief biography of Dolores Huerta, who, together with Cesar Chavez, helped to create the first union for farmworkers; and chronicles her childhood and family, education, and involvement for equal rights for Latinos, women, and the poor.

Che Guevara

revolutionary
2007
A brief biography of influential Hispanic revolutionary Che Guevara that chronicles his life and association with Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.

Carlos Santana

legendary guitarist
2007
Tells the life story of musician Carlos Santana, describing his childhood in Mexico, rise to fame as a guitarist in the 1960s and 1970s, spirituality, personal struggles and therapy, and comeback in the late 1990s.
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