A valiant leaderPoverty and plentitude are

two of the pivotal components in Carmen

Bermudez’s transcendent life story. So is the acclaim she

earned as a bullfighter throughout the 1960s.

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Hispanic American Heritage Month

Hispanic American Heritage Month

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Hispanic American Heritage Month

Hispanic American Heritage Month

Improv entertainerPianist/composer Alfredo

Rodriguez thought nothing could compare to classical music – until he heard the

improvisational wizardry of jazz

great Keith Jarrett.

Seeds of changeChia seeds, the “miracle” behind the Chia Pet, have found their way back into

the spotlight. Now they’re being touted for their

high nutritional value and versatility.

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Hispanic American Heritage Month

Hispanic American Heritage Month

Urban splendorTomas Castaño has created his own style of portraying

urban architectural facades of historical buildings. His

paintings capture the richness of Cuban and Spanish

landscape and life.

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Hispanic American Heritage Month

Hispanic American Heritage Month

Culinary fusionFor Jackie Lau, corporate executive chef for Roy’s

Restaurants of Hawaii, living in paradise provides daily

opportunities to incorporate elements of her Hispanic

upbringing into her work.

Hispanic American Heritage Month

Hispanic American Heritage Month

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