Celebrating Hispanic heroes, works of art, and organizations that help us succeed in our everyday lives
Celebrando héroes, obras de arte, y organizaciones que nos ayudan a sobresalir en nuestra vida cotidiana
When I studied abroad in Spain, the motherland of my ancestors, I was better able to appreciate the art, architecture, and science that is a rich part of my Hispanic heritage.
Celebrated from the 15th of September through October 15th in the United States, this month also falls between the dates in which many Latin American countries gained their independence. Today more than 44 million people of Hispanic origin live in the United States alone. Join MY HERO as we celebrate the contributions of Hispanic heroes from the past and the present.
By: Daniel Chávez from Santa Ana, CA Hispanic student from UCI Writer and Editor for MY HERO and MI HÉROE
Art - artwork by famous Hispanic artists
Dolores Olmedo Patino by Diego Rivera
By: Diego Rivera
Portrait of My Father
By: Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989)
Art - artwork honoring Hispanic heroes and artists
Picasso Blue
By: Sally Elve Butler
Frida Kahlo
By: Miguel Fernandez of Taft High School
Esmeralda Santiago
By: Brittney from San Diego / Brittney de San Diego
Irene Fernandez
By: Tom Block
Roberto Clemente
By: Adam Rodner
peasant with flowers-Peru
By: Elena Tuero
Stories
Guernica
By: Victoria from Laguna Beach
Guernica
Picasso's
work of art evokes
peace worldwide.
Frida Kahlo
By: Jennifer Beck
Frida Kahlo became a famous Mexican artist despite polio and injuries.
Pablo Picasso
By: Ruth from Orem
Josefina Lopez
By: Claudia Herrera Hudson
Josefina Lopez is a Latina screenwriter who believes in the power of women.
Message in a box: Franck de Las Mercedes's peace packages
By: April Austin, Correspondent
Message in a box: Franck de Las Mercedes's peace packages creates peace boxes to send all over the world
Sonia Sotomayor
By: Daniel Chavez
Sonia Sotomayor
is the first Hispanic US Supreme Court Justice.
Antoni Gaudi
By: Daniel Chavez
Antoni Gaudi is one of the most recognized architects of his time.
Ellen Ochoa
By: Daniel Chavez
Ellen Ochoa
was the first Hispanic woman astronaut.
Luis Soriano Bohorquez
By: Ryan from San Diego
Luis Soriano Bohorquez
started the Biblioburro Library in the mountains of Colombia.
Hector Morales
By: Andre Guttfreund from El Salvador and Arizona
Hector Morales
teaches students to be self-sufficient environmentalists.
Jorge Muñoz
By: Daniel Chávez
Jorge Muñoz
prepares and delivers meals to the hungry in Queens, New York.
Films
Teaching to Live
Producer: Andre Guttfreund
A teacher hero trains children to be self-sufficient environmentalists.
Hipolito Rodriguez: A Quest for La Joyita
Producer: Marino Miranda Noriega and Andres Galindo Gomez of Crafts School, Mexi...
Hipolito Rodriguez is galvanizing the people to help save the forests.
Biblioburro: The Donkey Library
Producer: Valentina Canavesio
Luis Soriano, a teacher in the small town of La Gloria, Colombia, travels on the back of his donkey, bringing with him books for children of the rural communities...
A Real Hero: Diego Medina
Producer: Karla Aceves
Diego Medina is a dedicated teacher who inspires his students.
Enseñar para vivir - Watch the short film in Spanish