Actor Andy Garcia, with whom Cachao has recently made an album, comments on his influence and talent, and saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera and others perform a musical tribute to Cachao. The final award, in the category of Arts, goes to musician Israel "Cachao" Lopez, credited as a co-creator of mambo music and known primarily for his talents on the double bass. She explains that she chose to ignore others' doubts about her math and science abilities and became an astronaut in 1991, and a young girl, Jennifer, takes the stage and explains that, inspired by Ochoa's accomplishments, she intends to become a doctor. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic female to go into space. The Barrio Boyzz perform "Eres Mi Verdad," after which United States Secretary of Transportation Federico Peña presents the Leadership award to Dr.
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A series of clips, including comments from "Arms and the Man" co-star Kevin Kline, details Juliá's varied acting career and his charitable work combating world hunger, and his widow Merel Poloway, along with their sons Benjamín and Raúl Jr., accept the award on his behalf. Soprano Angelina Reaux-Colom and pianist Pablo Zinger perform "Preciosa," Juliá's favorite song, written by Rafael Hernández Marín and honoring Juliá's home country of Puerto Rico. Actor Edward James Olmos then takes the stage to introduce a tribute to actor Raúl Juliá, who passed away on October 24, 1994. Next, ballet dancer Fernando Bujones performs a piece entitled "Inspiration," after which playwright and actor Luis Valdez presents the Literature award to José Antonio Burciaga, whose "Chicanismo" writing seeks to explore the "taboo" themes of Hispanic-American cultures. Bernardino delivers her acceptance speech in Spanish to honor her Dominican heritage. Next, reporter Geraldo Rivera presents the Education award to Minerva Bernardino, known for her work in women's rights and in the creation of the Charter of the United Nations, which she signed in 1945 and for which she demanded gender-balanced phrasing about "equal" rights. Cisneros, who introduces a recorded video message from President Bill Clinton, in which Clinton comments on his commitment to diversifying the government and appointing Latinos to high-ranking positions. The evening opens with a musical performance by the Manu Montero Dance Company and the Campanas de America mariachi band, after which Saralegui offers opening remarks and introduces United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry G. and hosted by journalist and talk show host Cristina Saralegui. This program features the ninth annual Hispanic Heritage Awards, presented on Septemat the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. Continue searching the Collection HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS 1995 (TV)
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