Thalía
By Mark Holston

What hasn’t Thalía done? She’s scored a string of
best-selling albums, starred in Mexican telenovelas,
married music mogul Tommy Mottola, and even created a line of clothing for Kmart. Now, she’s about to crossover with an English CD—titled, of course, Thalía. She’ll also hold a new title: one of Hispanic Magazine’s 2003 Leading Latinas. Read about her in our exclusive interview.

EDUCATION
Part V: The Affirmative Action Debate
By Mayra Rodríguez Valladares
The University of Michigan case, going before the U.S. Supreme Court will test whether or not Affirmative Action policies in higher education admissions are constitutional and fair.

SOCIETY
Leading Latinas (TOP 100 LIST)
Yasmin Davidd, Mercedes Viana, Maria I. Cribbs, Ellen Ochoa
By Katherine A. Díaz, Kathryn Jean López, Eunice Sigler and Angela Posada-Swafford
Each year, Hispanic Magazine names a few women deemed for special recognition because of their contribution to their field. This year’s Leading Latinas are: U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. María I. Cribbs, Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, motivational speaker and author Yasmin Davidds, Director of Specialty Media for the White House Office of Media Affairs Mercedes M. Viana, and singer-actress Thalía, who also is our cover story. Also, our list of the 100 Latinas you should know.

DRAMA
Nilo Cruz’s Pulitzer Prize
By Gigi Anders
When Nilo Cruz’s name was announced this year as the winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Drama, gasps could be heard. This underdog not only beat well-known playwriters, but the judges based it purely on his writing, having never seen the play on stage (because it was never on- or off-Broadway.) Now that’s talent.

CULTURA
The Escovedos: A Musical Family
By Mark Holston
You may have heard of Latin jazz artist Pete Escovedo, and you may also have heard of his daughter, pop artist Sheila E. But did you know that the entire family often performs in Escovedo’s concerts? Don’t miss this wonderful Father’s Day story.