Historic Change: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Celia Cruz

The United States Mint and the National Women’s History Museum, in partnership with the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, Lehman College, Telemundo, and the estate of Celia Cruz, invite you to join us for a special celebration of the incomparable Celia Cruz and the launch of the new quarter in her honor.

This joyous and inspiring program will include remarks by special guests; a conversation about Cruz’s life and legacy; and performances by Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Music 4-Train vocals and the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Big Band.

Known as the “Queen of Salsa,” Celia Cruz was an internationally-acclaimed singer and dynamic stage performer whose long and versatile career broadened the reach of Caribbean and Latin American music, celebrating its African roots.

Confirmed Participants:

• Jacqueline Bergland, Choral Director, Celia Cruz High School of Music
  
• Celia Cody, Niece, Celia Cruz
• Laurie Cumbo, Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for the City of New York
• Dr. Fernando Delgado, President, Lehman College
• Vanessa L. Gibson, Bronx Borough President
• The Honorable Ventris C. Gibson, Director, U.S. Mint
• Mónica Gil, Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, and Board Member, National Women’s History Museum
• Whoopi Goldberg, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony Award-Winning Performer
• Jennifer Herrera, Vice President of External Affairs, National Women’s History Museum
• Gloria Calderón Kellett, Writer, Producer, Director and National Women’s History Museum Ambassador
• Omer Pardillo-Cid, Former Manager, Celia Cruz, and Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Producer
• The Honorable Rosie Rios, Chair, America250, and 43rd Treasurer of the United States
• Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, Chancellor, City University of New York
• Gina Torres, Actor & Producer
• Fred Walsh, Superintendent, CUNY & Urban Assembly High Schools
• Susan D. Whiting, Chair, National Women’s History Museum Board of Directors

The American Women Quarters™ Program is the first circulating coin program dedicated to honoring women whose achievements, triumphs and legacies reflect the strength, perseverance, and resiliency of our nation.

This event is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required.