Cruz's achievements include multiple Grammy awards, a National Medal of Arts, and being the first Afro-Latina to be on United States currency. She has performed on Sesame Street four times, including her certified classic 'Quimbara' in 1994. Today, Celia Cruz's legacy lives on through her enduring influence on Latin music, her role as a trailblazer for diversity in the industry, and her representation of the rich heritage of Afro-Latino culture. #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth | Sesame Street

Throwback Thursday: That time Celia Cruz and Patti LaBelle graced the stage together at the ALMA Awards in 1998. 🔥 | Latino USA

Watch Celia Cruz dance her way onto the stage to accept Best Salsa Performance at the first Latin GRAMMYs: youtu.be/3dv_CWS3yPI In this #GRAMMYRewind episode, the "Queen of Salsa" used the moment to honor her collaborators, her late friend Tito Puente, and the global community that embraced her music. | Recording Academy / GRAMMYs