I am a now retired college graduate with a successful career and recently travel to Spain for a vacation. Much to my surprise, I was simply amazed at the amount of the exemplary achievements and contributions of Hispanics dating back to the 15th century.

Spain was Europe's leading power throughout the 16th century and most of the 17th century, a position reinforced by trade and wealth from colonial possessions. The Spanish Empire expanded to include most parts of South and Central America, Mexico, southern and western portions of today's United States, the Philippines, Guam and the Mariana Islands in Eastern Asia, parts of northern Italy, southern Italy, Sicily, cities in Northern Africa, as well as parts of France, modern Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

The cost of travel to Spain/Europe makes it difficult for most to learn about the superheros of Spain. Everyone should consider the other options and resources offered by academia and public libraries and personal computers. Education awareness of our heritage and history, substantially increases motivation, self esteem and confidence. Joe Ramirez, President