Mexican-American botanist YNES MEXIA [1870-1938] is believed to be the most prolific plant collector of her time. She is also proof that it is never too late to pursue your passion as she did at age 55. She discovered five hundred new species and collected some...
After the sadness of Las Vegas, needed to take a deep breath. Thoughts go out to the families and friends of the 58 people who died as well as support for the more than 500 who have been injured. For HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH I’ve been sharing the stories of...
Julia Alvarez Marjorie Agosín Sandra Cisneros Margarita Engle Christina Diaz Gonzalez Guadalupe Garcia McCall Meg Medina Juana Medina Matt de la Peña Pam Muñoz Ryan Benjamin Alire...
BARUJ BENACERRAF [1920-2011] focused his research on understanding the genetic reasons for allergies and other diseases impacting immunity. Born in Caracas, Venezuela of Spanish-Jewish ancestry he spent much of his childhood in France. His father was a textile...
