Selenis Leyva 1972. Cuban and Donovan actress.

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Candomblé is an Afro-Brazilian religion. Translation: “dance in honor of the gods”.

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Soledad O’Brien 1966. Afro-Cuban broadcast journalist and executive producer.

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Carlos Acosta, 1973 born in Havana, Cuba, first Black artist to dance Romeo in the Royal Ballet in London, principal dancer for 17 years. Featured in Yuli opening night film for Ciné Mas the 11th Annual SF Latino Film Festival.

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Santerìa religion of Yoruba, developed in Cuba “worship of saints” in Spanish.

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Gina Torres 1969 multi-racial Cuban-American actress. Ex-wife of Laurence Fishburne.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda 1980 Black and Puerto Rican lyricist, rapper, singer, actor, playwright and producer. Awards: Grammy, Emmy, Pulitzer Prize for Literature, MacArthur Fellowship. Best known for Hamilton and In the Heights.

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Ibrahim Ferrer 1927 – 2005 Cuban singer performed with Afro-Cuban All-Stars and Buena Vista Social Club.

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Celia Cruz 1925 -2003 born Havana, Cuba. Actress and singer. “Queen of Salsa” and “The Queen of Latin Music” Azucar!

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