5 Hispanic Leaders That Everyone Should Know

5 Hispanic Leaders That Everyone Should Know
United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez, center, is shown with his cousin Manuel during a news conference in Miami, Feb. 29, 1972, where Cesar announced that his UFW union had reached a precedent-breaking three-year contract with the Coca-Cola Co. The contract covers both full time and seasonally-employed workers at the plant's food division. (AP Photo/Jim Bourdier)
United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez, center, is shown with his cousin Manuel during a news conference in Miami, Feb. 29, 1972, where Cesar announced that his UFW union had reached a precedent-breaking three-year contract with the Coca-Cola Co. The contract covers both full time and seasonally-employed workers at the plant's food division. (AP Photo/Jim Bourdier)

Today, we tend to get lost in the hustle and bustle of our own immediate existence. We focus on our families, careers and bank accounts and forget about the individuals and organizations that have given us great opportunities and freedoms.

There have been some truly remarkable Hispanic leaders and activists in our time and times passed. While the number is staggering, requiring more room than we have on this page, we have selected five great Hispanic leaders and activists that you should know and be thankful for.

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5 Hispanic leaders and activists

As a culture, we have a wealth of leaders and activists to look up to and emulate. Whether fighting for human rights or developing sustainable farming practices, we have truly left an impact on the world for centuries to come.

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