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Chapa (given Name)
Chapa is a feminine given name. Notable people with the name include: * Chapa Herrera (born 1996), American soccer player * Linda Chapa LaVia (born 1966), American politician * Nora Chapa Mendoza (born 1932), American artist See also *Chara (given name) Chara or Chará is a feminine given name and a surname ( Chara). Chara is an English feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Charlotte as well as an alternate form of Cara and Kara from the Latin cārus meaning “darling, beloved, dear, l ... {{given name, Chapa Feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chapa Herrera
Louis "Chapa" Herrera (born May 3, 1996) is an American professional Association football, soccer player who plays as a midfielder for El Paso Locomotive FC, El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship. Career Herrera was initially spotted in 2018 at a local soccer tournament by El Paso Locomotive FC, El Paso Locomotive coach Mark Lowry (soccer), Mark Lowry, who invited him to a private tryout. After impressing the club in said tryout, Herrera signed for the club ahead of their inaugural season. Herrera made his debut for the club on March 24, 2019, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute for Sebastián Contreras (Argentinian footballer), Sebastián Contreras in a 2-2 draw with Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, Rio Grande Valley. He scored his first goal for the club in July of that season in a 1-1 draw with OKC Energy FC. After making 28 league appearances for the club during his first season, Herrera was retained for the 2020 campaign. In February of that season, Herrera went on trial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linda Chapa LaVia
Linda Chapa LaVia (born August 16, 1966) was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 83rd District from 2003 until 2019, when she retired to accept an appointment to the cabinet of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. The district covers part of Kane County, including the city of Aurora. She was first elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 2002 defeating Bob O'Connor, an Aurora Alderman-At-Large, becoming the first Hispanic to win a seat in the state legislature outside of Cook County. In 2014, Chapa LaVia made racial comments by calling state Representative John Anthony a "half." Anthony is black with Puerto Rican heritage. Chap LaVia later apologized for her remarks on the House floor. In her apology she said, "I want to deeply apologize to my side of the aisle over here, my colleagues, my brothers and sisters for my personality meltdown yesterday." On Tuesday, June 24, 2015, she announced her candidacy for Mayor of Aurora, Illinois H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nora Chapa Mendoza
Nora Chapa Mendoza (born 1932) is a Texas-born artist. She has been named Michigan Artist of the Year and in 1999 she received the Governor's Arts Award. In 1996, she was one of eight artists that participated in the renovation of Detroit's Music Hall. Biography Life and education She was born in Weslaco, Texas to Mexican parents. She studied at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit and Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan. Art work She has become well known for the forms hidden within her abstract paintings. Her paintings often draw on themes of immigration and deterritorialization, human rights, labor, rebellion and are informed by her Mexican heritage and her experiences as an artist in Detroit. She has done work including restoration, workshops, artist in residence, and murals. Arts Organizations Throughout her life, Mendoza worked to create an environment where differences were valued, and where future generations would not experience the discrimination she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chara (given Name)
Chara or Chará is a feminine given name and a surname ( Chara). Chara is an English feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Charlotte as well as an alternate form of Cara and Kara from the Latin cārus meaning “darling, beloved, dear, loved one”. Chara is also a Spanish feminine given name as an alternate form for Sarah. Chará (Greek: Χαρά) is a Greek feminine given name from the Ancient Greek word khará which means joy, gladness. It is a short form of the feminine name Charalampía which is a combination of the Ancient Greek roots khará (joy, gladness) and lámpō (shine). It is also a short form of the feminine name Chariclea who was one of the Forty Holy Virgin Martyrs who were tortured because they would not offer sacrifice to idols and kept their Christian Faith. Chariclea is a combination of the Ancient Greek roots charis (grace) and kleos (glory). Notable people who are known by this name include the following: Mononym *Chara (singer), stagename of Miwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |