Notable Hawaiian-Puerto Ricans
Some of the Hawaiian-Puerto Ricans who have distinguished themselves are:
- Evans, Faith - A former state legislator and the first woman in the United States to serve as a U.S. Marshal.
- Garcia-Alves, Felicia - In 2000, was recognized as one of the most outstanding women's basketball athletes in Hawaii, and in Puerto Rico.
- Morales, Rodney – author of novel "When the Shark Bites (2002)" and the short story collection "Speed of Darkness (1988)".
- Olivieri Sanchez, Manuel - Led the battle for U.S. citizenship for Puerto Ricans living in Hawaii
- Ortiz, Hilda - In 1924, became the first Puerto Rican teacher in Hawaii
- Ortiz, Nancy - Host of "Alma Latina", a three hour Sunday radio show of Latin-American music.
- Santiago, Alex - Former Hawaii State Representative
Read more about this topic: Puerto Rican Immigration To Hawaii
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