Elevate Latinos on Instagram: "Beverly Hills didn’t start with Hollywood. It started with a Latina woman. Maria Rita Valdez, born in 1791, owned and ran over 4,500 acres of land that later became Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills, and parts of Westwood. Her legacy helped shape one of the most famous places in the world, yet her story is rarely told. Latino history is American history. 📊 Learn more untold stories and real data at ElevateLatinos.com #ElevateLatinos #LatinoHistory #HiddenHistory Califor