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Jennifer Hudson became the 17th person in history to become an EGOT—that is, win a competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award in their career.

Hudson is a co-producer on 'A Strange Loop,' which won the award for Best Musical. Previously, Hudson won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2007 for 'Dreamgirls' and the Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program Emmy in 2021 for 'Baba Yaga.’ She also won two Grammys in 2009 and 2017, for Best R&B Album and Best Musical Theater Album, respectively.

A Mexican American is the first Latina president of Harvard Law Review Priscila Coronado, 24, born and raised in California, is making history as she heads a law journal whose first Black president was Barack Obama in 1990.

History Made.

Deidra Davis, Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion and member of the Bryan ISD school board, will speak at the Elect Her: Aggie Women Win Conference on Sunday, Oct. 17. The conference, which trains and empowers college women to run for office, is the only one of its kind in the nation. Excellent job, Deidra!

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Giving gifts of sight On Tuesday, Sept. 21, non-profit charity Von’s Vision returned to Texas A&M’s Student Health Services, or SHS, to offer students free eye exams and fashionable eyewear.

From First-Generation Student To Interim Vice Chancellor And Dean For John E. Hurtado, who is now leading the College of Engineering, his journey at Texas A&M started with grad school.

'Queen of Salsa' Celia Cruz and award-winning novelist Julia Alvarez are some of the latest Barbies in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

'Through their legendary careers and bravery in self-expression, these women continue to inspire generations of young Latinos to proudly tell their stories,' Barbie said in an Instagram post. The dolls will not be for sale, according to Barbie.

As the 'Queen of Salsa,' Afro Cuban performer Cruz delighted fans across generations and nationalities with her strong contralto voice, vibrant stage presence, and flamboyant style.

She was a pioneering cultural figure of AfroLatinidad, featuring a large African component in her music. Cruz performed for more than five decades and recorded dozens of albums in the male-dominated world of salsa music.

Award-winning Dominican American novelist Alvarez explored themes of adapting to a new language, culture, and identity in her books. Some of her most notable works include 'How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents,' 'In the Time of the Butterflies,' and 'Yo!' Alvarez was recognized for creating a lane that encourages girls to tell their stories.

Alvarez tweeted about her excitement. 'Who knew I would grow up to become a Barbie? I'm so honored to have a one-of-a-kind me in celebration of , along with the iconic Celia Cruz! I hope this can encourage young Latinas to share their gifts with the world.'

BTHO NEW MEXICO!! WHOOP!