HispanicHeritageEssaySS15

Essay: Hispanic Heritage. What is Hispanic heritage? You are probably asking, "how does this affect me and why should I care about Hispanic Heritage?" Well, it effects you more than you know, and in fact, it affects your life every single day. My point is: Hispanic Heritage should be kept alive. Don't believe me? Don't agree with me? Well, Hispanics contribute to the world and their heritage should be kept alive because it contributes to music, sports, and art, as well as entertainment and everyday life.

Gabriel Iglesias, one of the most popular Comedians today, spreads and describes his heritage as a Mexican-American through his comedy. He often talks and Mexican heritage and the struggles he had to face with his adversity growing up, and his weight, which also draws many laughs in his comedy. He went from bottom to top. He grew up living in Section 8 housing and now he is a comedian, movie star, Youtube star, and is very successful. His heritage helped him be where he is today. (Gabriel Iglesias)

Have you ever heard of Shakira, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, or Enrique Iglesias? If you haven't, they are all Hispanic-American music artists that sing in both English and Spanish. Their music is heard on the radio, at dance parties, and is all over the internet. Their songs are usually about dancing and having fun, but the greater picture behind them is that they reveal their heritage through the ways they sing or rap. Their countries wouldn't be the same without these talented people and neither would ours. They give Hispanics and Americans great songs to dance to. Plus, there are even more Hispanic-American singers such as Demi Lovato.

Genres of Hispanic music should also be kept alive today. Especially Salsa, Merengue, tango, bachataHispanic Heritage. What is Hispanic heritage? You are probably asking, "how does this affect me and why should I care about Hispanic Heritage?" Well, it effects you more than you know, and in fact, it affects your life every single day. My point is: Hispanic Heritage should be kept alive. Don't believe me? Don't agree with me? Well, Hispanics contribute to the world and their heritage should be kept alive because it contributes to music, sports, and art, as well as entertainment and everyday life.

Gabriel Iglesias, one of the most popular Comedians today, spreads and describes his heritage as a Mexican-American through his comedy. He often talks and Mexican heritage and the struggles he had to face with his adversity growing up, and his weight, which also draws many laughs in his comedy. He went from bottom to top. He grew up living in Section 8 housing and now he is a comedian, movie star, Youtube star, and is very successful. His heritage helped him be where he is today. (Gabriel Iglesias)

Have you ever heard of Shakira, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, or Enrique Iglesias? If you haven't, they are all Hispanic-American music artists that sing in both English and Spanish. Their music is heard on the radio, at dance parties, and is all over the internet. Their songs are usually about dancing and having fun, but the greater picture behind them is that they reveal their heritage through the ways they sing or rap. Their countries wouldn't be the same without these talented people and neither would ours. They give Hispanics and Americans great songs to dance to. Plus, there are even more Hispanic-American singers such as Demi Lovato.

Genres of Hispanic music should also be kept alive today. Especially Salsa, Merengue, tango, bachata, and regaeton. These are all famous in Hispanic countries and are widely known across the United States and even the world. Especially tango and salsa, which are probabl, and regaeton. These are all famous in Hispanic countries and are widely known across the United States and even the world. Especially tango and salsa, which are probabl

Do you watch baseball? Do you play baseball? Did you know that there are hundreds of Hispanics currently playing Major League Baseball? This is a major feat for all Hispanic cultures, whether you are Cuban, Dominican, or Puerto Rican. (List of Current Major League Baseball Players) Some MLB Hall of Famers include Roberto Clemente, Rob Carew, and Tony Perez, which in fact are all Hispanic. They all have endless love for the game. These athletes rep the colors of their teams, and their flags by giving their countries great reputations. Hispanics in sports is a huge reason why Hispanic Heritage should be kept alive. (Hispanics in the Baseball Hall of Fame)

Marc and Pau Gasol are two Spanish twins that play in the NBA. Marc plays for the Grizzlies and Pau plays for the Bulls. Might I add that both teams they are on are in the NBA Playoffs this year (2015). They are both starters and have been sent to many NBA all star games. Might I add that they play on Spain's National team and represent their country with pride. (All time list of NBA Latino Players) Another famous Hispanic NBA player is Manu Ginobili. He is currently in the NBA and has been playing with the San Antonio Spurs since 2002. He is from Argentina and he represents them during the Olympics and the FIBA team and has won many gold, silver, and bronze medals. He is a 4 time NBA champion and a 2 time NBA all star. these are just some of his achievements, which he has made through representing his heritage through the sport of basketball. Argentina's basketball affairs wouldn't be the same without him. (Manu Ginobili)

Famous actors today such as Cameron Diaz, Charlie Sheen, Jennifer Lopez, Andy Garcia, and George Lopez are Hispanic. These people break a barrier in Hispanic Heritage and that barrier is that Hispanics are a minority and have an ethnic disadvantage in America. Well, these people are famous and are some of the most successful people on earth, giving everyone around the world role models and idols. (Hispanic Actors)

Pablo Picasso was a Spanish artist and is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His legacy still lives today all around the world. Picasso also helped spread the great art movement of cubism, which he created, and surrealism, a product of cubism, two types of arts that still flourish today and are used in Hispanic art, as well as art around the world. Picasso is also known for being a womanizer, something some may admire. He has truly influenced the world. (Pablo Picasso)

 The feats of famous Hispanics and Hispanic Americans is the real reason why Hispanic Heritage should be kept alive. The United States is like a giant melting pot, and Hispanic Heritage is a key ingredient to it, meaning that it has much value. Hispanics have learned to get through tough times, have learned to deal with adversity, and have learned to flourish. As we continue to keep Hispanic Heritage alive, we must learn to accept it and maybe even implement it to our lives, and to take advantage of the giant cultural melting pot we live in, the great nation of the United States of America. Hispanics wouldn't be the same without the great nation and America wouldn't be the same without Hispanic Culture and Heritage.

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