Women's History Month Archives

11 Latina Changemakers Throughout History You Should Know

Sofía AguilarMarch 24, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMarch 24, 20230561

For Women’s History Month, a time when we recognize the groundbreaking contributions of women past and present, it’s important to remember that we wouldn’t have rights as women or Latinas if it weren’t for the efforts of powerful Latina changemakers...

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Honoring my Dominican Immigrant Mom for Women’s History Month

Ashley MercadoMarch 21, 2023March 23, 2023

by Ashley MercadoMarch 21, 2023March 23, 20230587

This Women’s History Month I am thinking about my mom more often than usual. Although I was raised by my eldest brother when I was around 14 years old due to my mother working intensive hours, my mom’s impact was...

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10 Groundbreaking Latina Directors You Need to Know About

Sofía AguilarMarch 15, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMarch 15, 202301037

Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions of the women in our lives and in the industries that make the media and entertainment we consume, including film. Despite the major contributions of women in directorial roles,...

Lifestyle

10 Latina-Owned Brands Creating Latin Food and Drink Staples with a Twist

Nicole YoungMarch 13, 2023March 14, 2023

by Nicole YoungMarch 13, 2023March 14, 202301029

Whether it’s a warm tortilla or a refreshing glass of agua fresca, some of our favorite cultural dishes and drinks are staples in our diet because they’re delicious AND they remind us of home. That being said, as we get...

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What Being a Woman Means to Me & Why I Identify as a ‘Demigirl’

Sofía AguilarMarch 2, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMarch 2, 202301686

It’s Women’s History Month and I’m back to thinking more deeply about gender and queerness during this month than any other time of the year. It’s not that I’m not not a woman, but within the last few years, my gender...

Lifestyle

12 Notable Latinas Who’ve Made History in STEM Fields

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 29, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 29, 202207858

As we near the close of Women’s History Month 2022, we’ve been reflecting on poderosas in different fields who are truly making a difference. Ellen Ochoa made history as the first Latina to go into space in 1993 and more...

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11 Must-Read Books by Latinas in Honor of Women’s History Month

Sofía AguilarMarch 1, 2022

by Sofía AguilarMarch 1, 2022017049

For many of us, March isn’t just another month but the celebration of Women’s History Month! While we should be uplifting the history, accomplishments, and contributions of women every day, it’s important that women—especially Latinas—take center stage in a world...

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10 Inspiring Latina Icons You Should Teach Your Kids About

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 8, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 8, 2021031041

March is Women’s History Month and while we support celebrating the achievements and contributions of all women, it’s all too often that Latinas are under-represented in coverage of this very special month of recognition. Powerful Latinas throughout history (with the...

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8 Books by WOC to Read During Women’s History Month

Pamela AvilaMarch 8, 2021March 13, 2021

by Pamela AvilaMarch 8, 2021March 13, 2021012717

Reading books about women who have challenged the status quo, redefined womanhood on their own terms, have challenged mainstream feminism, and ultimately, affected change within their own communities, should be something we all do year-round. But this Women’s History Month,...

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10 Films Directed by Latinas You Need to Watch

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 2, 2021October 14, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 2, 2021October 14, 2021024821

It still absolutely boggles our minds that Latinos make up such a significant percentage of the U.S. population, yet we continue to be so grossly under-represented in the world of television and movies. Latinx actors are routinely looked over even...

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The First All-Female Spacewalk in History Is Finally Happening

HipLatinaMarch 7, 2019August 11, 2020

by HipLatinaMarch 7, 2019August 11, 202001476

We’re in the midst of Women’s History Month, with International Women’s Day only a day away, which makes me even more appreciative of this good news I’m about to drop on you. The first all-female spacewalk is taking place later...

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5 Latinas You Didn’t Learn About in History Class

Bill O’ConnorSeptember 17, 2018September 8, 2020

by Bill O’ConnorSeptember 17, 2018September 8, 20202 4524

Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15 and continues until October 15. It’s a month where people recognize and honor the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans along with their culture. But even so, there are quite a few Latinos and...