Jimmy Smits: A Presidential Actor
In the hit TV show The West Wing, actor Jimmy Smits will play the role of a Latino running for U.S. president. (If only this were real life!) Smits has played big roles throughout his career, but this is a good one. Read about Smits and his career plans.

EDUCATION
Top 25 colleges for LATINOS
We rank the top 25 colleges in the nation for Hispanic students. Is your college on the list? Interestingly enough, some of the private universities ranked the highest. Find out why some others aren’t on the list.

CIVIL RIGHTS
Meet Anthony Romero
As the head of the American Civil Liberties Union, Anthony Romero carries a lot of responsibilities on his shoulders, especially in the post 9/11 era. The first Hispanic and openly gay person to run the ACLU is
not shy about his views.

MUSIC
Paquito D’rivera
Saxophonist and clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera, who
began performing as a child prodigy, marks a golden
milestone in his career. Plus, he has now received the “Jazz Masters” award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

HERITAGE
Travel to your Roots
A few American cities, such as New Orleans, Santa Fe and Philadelphia, have their roots embedded in Spanish culture. Find out more about this in our heritage travel story.