6abc celebrated Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month by recognizing two important community leaders at our studios Wednesday afternoon.
"These women continue to inspire generations of young Latinos to proudly tell their stories." In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Barbie unveiled dolls for two one-of-a-kind role models: Cuban "Queen of Salsa" Celia Cruz and Dominican-American activist and author Julia Alvarez.
"I've been trying to bridge Latinos with everyone else," Leo González said of his TikTok fame.
The Latino Film Institute, co-founded by Edward James Olmos, is taking filmmaking to classrooms across California.
From actors to activists, Latinos and Hispanics share stories of celebrating their heritage, expressing their identity and representing their diverse cultures.
When it comes to identifying as Hispanic, Latino or Latinx - it can be complex.