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Apr 22, 2024 · 50+ Most Influential Latin American Women in History for Hispanic Heritage Month. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, here are 50+ influential Latinas, including Jennifer Lopez, Shakira,...
- Dr. Marta Moreno Vega. Dr. Marta Moreno Vega is an Afro-Puerto Rican visual artist, activist, scholar, author, educator, and Yoruba priestess. She was born and raised in El Barrio in New York City.
- Dara Torres. Cuban American swimmer Dara Torres has won 12 Olympic medals. She began swimming at age seven. As a high school junior, she started training for her first Olympics.
- Antonia Hernández. Lawyer Antonia Hernández has spent her career speaking up for Latinx people and other underserved groups in the United States. When she was eight, Hernández and her family moved from Torreon, Mexico, to Los Angeles, California.
- Ingrid Silva. Ingrid Silva is a Black professional ballerina from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She moved to New York City at the age of 18 to train with the Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH).
Mar 17, 2023 · 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 women.
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Apr 15, 2014 · From Selena to Sylvia Rivera, Latinas have shown their strength, fortitude and skill in every discipline and field, including science, the arts, law, and politics. Here we take a look at a...
Mar 20, 2018 · Culture. 8 Pioneering Latinas Who Made Important Contributions to US History. By Saraciea Fennell. 03.20.18 at 4:16 pm. Art by Alan López for Remezcla. What started off as a day to highlight...
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Sep 9, 2019 · By Ana Connery. Updated: Oct. 18, 2022. Whether they broken records, new ground, or both, the following Hispanic women changed the course of history with their talents, smarts, and...
Mar 18, 2024 · Nobel Prize Winners. 14 Hispanic Women Who Are Pioneers in Their Field. Frida Kahlo, Rita Moreno, and Ellen Ochoa are just a few Latinas who have made history. By Daisy Hernandez and...
