American Women Quarters Program: Celia Cruz

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The 2024 Celia Cruz Quarter is the 14th coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program. Celia Cruz was a Cuban-American singer, cultural icon, and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century. 

Join us to learn more about the American Women Quarters program and the life and work of Celia Cruz.  The event will take place in-person and via Zoom. In-person space is limited, registration is required. Thanks to the generosity of the U.S. Mint, the first 100 in-person registrants will receive a 2024 Celia Cruz Quarter in a commemorative coin board.  

In-person registrations for this event have reached full capacity. We are now only accepting RSVPs for participation via Zoom Webinar.

This is the third in a series of events sponsored by the School of Social Sciences at UC Irvine in recognition of the American Women Quarters program and the impactful women it honors.  Panelists include: Michele Thompson Program Lead, American Women Quarters™, Chief, Program Management Office, United States Mint Tracy Scelzo-Chavez Program Lead, American Women Quarters™, Program Analyst, Program Management Office, United States Mint Génesis Lara Assistant Professor, Chicano/Latino Studies, UCI School of Social Sciences Raúl Fernandez Professor Emeritus, Social Sciences, UCI School of Social Sciences Monika Gosin Associate Professor of Ethnic Studies at the UC San Diego.

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