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September 15 marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a nod to Hispanic influence and culture in the United States. As of 2013, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that Hispanics comprise about 17 percent of the population, but that number is estimated to reach just over 30 percent by 2060. Take a look at some of the activists and politicians who have influenced the American political scene.
Dolores Huerta
Cesar Chavez
Joan Baez
Ernesto Galarza
Octaviano Larrazolo
Sonia Sotomayor
Susana Martinez
Henry Cisneros
Juan Felipe Herrera
Julián Castro
1787-1800
1787: On July 16 , Framers of the Constitution created a bicameral legislature in which the Senate represents all states equally, while the House represents states in proportion to their respective populations.
1789: On March 4 , the Senate convened for the first time at New York City's Federal Hall. On April 6, it achieved its first quorum and proceeded to elect a doorkeeper , secretary, and chaplain.
1790: On December 6 , Congress began a ten-year residence in Philadelphia, pending construction of a national capital in Washington, DC.
1794: On February 28, the Senate declared void the election of Albert Gallatin of Pennsylvania, the first contested election in Senate history. The Pennsylvania state legislature elected Gallatin to the United States Senate and he took the oath of office on December 2, 1793, but a petition filed with the Senate on that day alleged that Gallatin failed to satisfy the Constitutional citizenship requirement. On February 28, 1794, the Senate determined that Gallatin did not meet the citizenship requirement and declared his election void.
1795: The Senate approved Jay's Treaty on June 24.
1795: In December of 1795 the Senate opened its legislative sessions to the public. The previous year, the Senate held its first public session to determine whether to seat Albert Gallatin, senator-elect from Pennsylvania, and voted to end the practice of holding legislative sessions behind closed doors.
1795: On December 15, John Rutledge became the first Supreme Court nominee to be rejected by the Senate .
1797: On March 25, the President exercised his right, for the first time, to call an "extraordinary session" of Congress.
1797: William Blount of Tennessee became the first senator to be expelled on July 8.
1798: The Senate convened its first impeachment trial -- of former Senator William Blount -- on December 17.
1800: The Senate took up res / 17 PHOTOS Romualdo Pacheco was the only Hispanic to have served as governor of California. Born in Santa Barbara, Pacheco began his political career in 1853 as judge of the San Luis Obispo Superior Court. He became active in the Democratic party but changed party affiliation in the 1860s. Pacheco was elected to the House of Representatives in 1876 by a one-vote margin. He served for four months before his opponent succeeded in contesting the results. In 1879 he was again elected to Congress, where he served for two terms. He died on Jan. 23, 1899. Joseph Rainey was the first African-American directly elected to Congress. He became a Congressman from South Carolina on December 12, 1870, and was re-elected four times. The first black female U.S. Representative was Shirley Chisholm, Congresswoman from New York from 1969-1983. Ezequiel Cabeza de Baca was the first Hispanic governor of a U.S. state. Born in New Mexico in 1864, De Baca first entered politics as the deputy clerk of the San Miguel County District Court. He also served as a delegate to the 1900 Democratic National Convention; was board chairman of the New Mexico Asylum for the Insane from 1912 to 1916; and served as the lieutenant governor of New Mexico from 1912 to 1917. De Baca next secured the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, and was elected governor by popular vote on November 7, 1916. Six weeks after his inauguration, Governor De Baca became seriously ill, and died on February 18, 1917. Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo was the first Hispanic American to serve in the U.S. Senate. He was elected in 1928 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Sen. Andrius A. Jones. Born in Mexico in 1859, Larrazolo moved to Tucson, Ariz., eleven years later. He was elected governor of New Mexico in 1918 and b Elk Grove’s first Hispanic Mayor and the first woman elected to the Elk Grove City Council. Sophia Scherman was Elk Grove’s first Hispanic Mayor and the first woman elected to the Elk Grove City Council. With her family originating from Chihuahua, Mexico, Sophia was one of the original five City Council members when the City incorporated on July 1, 2000. She has been a resident of Elk Grove for 40+ years. Sophia is a long-term advocate for youth, students, individuals with disabilities, veterans and seniors. She established the Sophia Scherman Woman in Politics Scholarship which is awarded to female high school seniors pursuing a career in politics/government. She remains an active member of the community and currently serves as the Chair of the Florin Resource Conservation District/Elk Grove Water District and is also a District Governor of Optimist International. Photo source: Sophia Scherman Queen of Latin Pop who introduced Latin music to an international market. Gloria Estefan was born in Havana, Cuba on September 1, 1957. When she was 2 years old, her family fled Cuba during the Cuban Revolution and relocated to Miami. Her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was 11 years old, and she had to look after him and her younger sister while her mother worked. Music was her escape. In 1975, Gloria met Cuban American musician Emilio Estefan, Jr. who would become her husband and sang in his band Miami Sound Machine. Gloria gained worldwide fame in the 80’s with songs like “Conga” and “Anything for You.” Throughout her career, she earned 38 No. 1 hits across Billboard charts, three Grammy Awards, and several other recognitions. She is considered the Queen of Latin Pop who introduced Latin music to an international market. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Photo source: biography.com One o Breaking Barriers: U.S. minority leaders
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Gloria Estefan
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Laurie Hernandez
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