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Sandra Cisneros Biography

Sandra CisnerosAuthorBorn: 1954Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois Sandra Cisneros's acclaimed first book, The House on Mango Street (1984), draws on memories of a childhood in which she moved…

Hispanic American Writers

// Cite Sandra Cisneros Isabel Allende, writer Julia Alvarez, writer Rudolfo Anaya, writer Sandra Cisneros, writer Oscar Hijuelos, writer Maria Hinojosa, journalist Geraldo…

Jiménez de Cisneros, Francisco

(Encyclopedia) Jiménez de Cisneros, FranciscoJiménez de Cisneros, Franciscofränthēsˈkō hēmāˈnāth dā thēsnāˈrōs [key], 1436–1517, Spanish prelate and statesman, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.…

Chuck D Biography

Chuck D(Carlton Ridenhour)musicianBorn: 8/1/1960Birthplace: Long Island, New York Trailblazing rap musician whose group, Public Enemy, soared to the top of the charts and won critical…

Henry Cisneros Biography

Henry CisnerosSecretary of Housing and Urban Development, Clinton AdministrationBorn: 6/11/1947Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas Henry Cisneros served as Secretary of Housing and Urban…

Patsy Cline Biography

Patsy Cline(Virginia Patterson Hensley)country musicianBorn: 9/8/1932Birthplace: Winchester, Va. America fell in love with Cline's achy-breaky voice after seeing her perform “Walkin' After…

All About Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, is known as the Windy City. The name may come from the breezes off Lake Michigan or the braggadocious population, no one knows for sure. But its rapid growth from a humble…

Notable Hispanic Americans, A-Z

Biographies by Category: Athletes Film, Television, and Theater Personalities Leaders and Activists Musicians and Visual…