Maritza Fernandez
Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Washington
Maritza Fernandez graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a Bachelors’ degree in History. She particularly enjoyed colonial North American history. She graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in Miami, Florida with her Juris Doctor. When she is not in school, Maritza loves films, food, and family.
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Stephen Rochon (1950- )
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Hartford, Connecticut Riot (1969)
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Joyce Bryant (1928- )
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Berta Soler (1963- )
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Freeway Rick Ross (1960- )
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Tucson Race Riot (1967)
Few people are aware of the race riot that occurred in Tucson, Arizona, in 1967. The riot was caused by...
Manuel Cuesta Morúa (1962- )
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Marielle Franco (1979-2018)
Marielle Franco was a Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) city councilmember, and member of the Party for Socialism and Liberty. She was also a...
Asbury Park Race Riot (1970)
Asbury Park, New Jersey’s West Side district—predominantly black and housing 40% of the town’s permanent population—was consumed by rioting from July 4 to...
Janet Jackson (1966- )
Janet Damita Jo Jackson was born May 16, 1966 to Katherine Jackson (née Scruse) and Joseph Jackson in Gary, Indiana. Janet, youngest...
