💨 Abstract

Tania León, a renowned composer and conductor, co-founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem after emigrating from Cuba to the U.S. in 1967. She was honored by the Carnegie Corp. of New York as part of its 2025 class of Great Immigrants, Great Americans. León's journey highlights the unexpected paths immigrants often take. The Carnegie Corp. celebration emphasizes the contributions of immigrants to the U.S.,

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