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Apr 15, 2014 · Here we take a look at a handful of the inspiring Latinas who have made history, shaped the society we live in, and changed our world for the better. 1. Ellen Ochoa. On April 8, 1993, Ellen Ochoa became the first Hispanic woman in the world to go into space. Ochoa was aboard the Discovery shuttle for a total of nine days while conducting ...
Mar 17, 2023 · Celebrating 21 Influential Latinas. By Hispanic Women's Corporation. March 17, 2023. With so many having fought so hard for our communities it’s important to reflect on, and be proud of, prominent Latinas and their history-making moments during Women’s History Month. Here’s a short collection of biographies celebrating powerful Hispanic ...
- Dolores Huerta
- Sylvia Del Villard
- Gloria Estefan
- Joan Baez
- Maria Hinojosa
- Nely Galán
- Claudia Paz Y Paz
- Thalia
- Felisa Rincón de Gautier
- Lola Rodríguez de Tió
Huertais a civil rights activist and labor leader. She worked tirelessly to ensure farmworkers received US labor rights and co-founded the National Farmworkers Association with Cesar Chavez. Huerta, 94, coined the term "Sí, se puede" ("Yes, we can") in 1972.
The actress, dancer and activist was outspoken about discrimination. She established the Afro-Boricua El Coqui Theater to showcase Black Puerto Rican culture. In the 1970s, she spoke out about the racism faced by Black artists, including racist casting practices and limited opportunities for Black actors. Related:The Latinx Culture Guide: 20 TV Sho...
Estefan is one of the most beloved performers in Latin music history (and in music history in general). During her legendary career, Estefan sold over 100 million records, landed 38 #1 hits on the Billboard charts, and won seven Grammys. She’s also an actress, songwriter, author of two New York Timesbest-selling children’s books and a humanitarian.
The musician used her contemporary folk music to create songs of protest about social justice. Baezhas performed publicly for over 60 years, releasing over 30 albums. She sang “We Shall Overcome” at the 1963 March on Washington for civil rights.
Hinojosa, a Mexican-American journalist, is the anchor and executive producer of Latino USA, a public radio show devoted to Latino issues. She helped launch Latino USA in 1992 and has also worked for CNN, as well as written two books. The journalist also hosted her own show for five years on PBS, Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One, an interview talk show.
Galán is an independent producer and a former President of Entertainment for Telemundo. She created and produced the Telemundo reality television program La Cenicienta,incorporating English subtitles in the program to reach both Spanish and English-speaking audiences, helping it to become one of Telemundo’s highest-rated programs in its 50-year his...
Paz y Paz was the first female Attorney General in Guatemala. She made history by prosecuting a head of state for genocide in a national court and was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
The singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, actress and fashion designer is one of the bestselling Latina artists of all time. Thalia, known as the Queen of Latin Pop, has had 29 Top 10 singles (15 of which went to No. 1) and has sold more than 50 million records. She's also known as the Queen of Telenovelas for her run as the lead in pop...
Felisa Rincón de Gautier, known as Doña Fela, was the first woman elected as mayor in San Juan, Puerto Rico, which made her the first female mayor in the Americas. She participated in the suffragist movement and transformed San Juan.
She was the first Puerto Rican-born female poet to gain fame across Latin America and penned the original revolutionary lyrics to “La Borinqueña," Puerto Rico’s national anthem. She was committed to abolishing slavery and creating equality for women. Her political actions created issues with the Spanish authorities and she was exiled from the Islan...
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Mar 8, 2013 · 20. Zoe Saldaña On Latina Pride. AP. “People think of Latina women as being fiery and fierce, which is usually true. But I think the quality that so many Latinas possess is strength. I’m very proud to have Latin blood.” --Zoe Saldaña, Actress. 21. Jessica Alba On Women Paving Their Own Path. Getty Images.
- Dolores Huerta. “Honor the hands that harvest your crops.” Image Source. Dolores Huerta is a renowned activist for the rights of farm workers and immigrants, and a leader for Chicano civil rights.
- Ellen Ochoa. “Don’t be afraid to reach for the stars. I believe a good education can take you anywhere on Earth and beyond.” Image Source. Ellen Ochoa is an engineer and the world’s first Latina astronaut to go to space, with over 950 hours logged in space flights.
- Selena. “I want to be remembered not only as an entertainer but as a person who cared a lot, and I gave the best that I could. I tried to be the best role model that I possibly could.”
- Sonia SotoMayor. “Experience has taught me that you cannot value dreams according to the odds of their coming true. Their real value is in stirring within us the will to aspire.”
Jan 23, 2023 · 3. Frida Kahlo. Frida Kahlo is a Mexican feminist icon and artist whose folk art paintings focused on women’s strength. Rather than living in the shadows, Frida chose to live out loud despite her unconventional lifestyle. A bus accident in her youth left her with lifelong physical pain, yet she prevailed as an artist.
25 Latinas You Should Know. Famous Latina trailblazers, leaders, artists, entertainers, musicians and writers. Latinas make history! Although often challenged by other’s preconceptions about their ethnicity and gender, Latinas have broken boundaries, becoming famous astronauts, politicians, artists, designers, writers, musical artists and ...
