10 Hispanic Icons That Have Made a Significant Cultural Impact

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we take a look into the archives to detail the lives of Latino leaders that left a lasting cultural impact.

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September 15 officially kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month for 2014. The 30-day span features celebrations of Hispanic traditions, entertainment, and prominent figures. Latin Americans play a vital role in the economic, sociopolitical, and cultural makeup of the United States and around the globe, so in the spirit of the month, here are 10 Hispanic Icons That Have Made a Significant Cultural Impact on our world.

Jorge M. Peréz

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Julia Alvarez

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Louis C.K.

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Brigadier General Joseph V. Medina

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Gloria Estefan

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Cesar Chavez

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Roberto Clemente

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Sonia Sotomayor

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Desi Arnaz

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