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Hispanic Heritage Month

U.S. Figure Skating is amplifying skating voices during Hispanic Heritage Month by having meaningful conversations and sharing the stories of our family at the rink. Below you will find links to these conversations and stories throughout the month. You can also follow along on our social media channels - @USFigureSkating on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. 


A Conversation with ...

Host: Jillian Martinez (she/her)
Episode 1: Dr. Antonio Hernandez Conte, adult skater (he/him)
Episode 2: Carly Muñoz, Haydenettes (she/her)
Episode 3: Gianina Carboni Renault, adult skater (she/her)
Episode 4: Karina Manta, Team USA alumni (she/her)

 



 

 


 

Hispanic Heritage Month Stories

Jacob Sanchez: Meet the Young Latino Skater with "Raw Talent"
Remembering Latina Trailblazer Cathy Machado Gray
 

Educational Resources

National Hispanic Heritage Month site
Hispanic vs. Latino vs. Latinx: A Brief History of How These Words Originated


Resources provided by Instagram Live participants and other Hispanic Heritage Month participants. 


U.S. Figure Skating continually strives to be a better ally for the Latinx community. Part of being better means listening and learning. If you have suggestions or ideas on how we can improve our efforts surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion, please email us at info@usfigureskating.org. 

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