Activists
A civil rights activist and labor leader. She worked tirelessly to insure farmworkers received US labor rights and co-founded the National Farmworkers Association with Cesar Chavez
Who is Dolores Huerta?
The only event women could enter in the 1924 Olympics was ....
What is ice skating?
Popularly known as the “Queen of Salsa” or the “Queen of Latin Music,” this Afro-Cuban proudly embraced her heritage through her music. Her career as a musician started in Cuba in the 1950s.
Who is Celia Cruz
First superhero film starring a female lead to be directed by a woman.
Who is Wonder Woman (2017)?
The prolific Chilean novelist is believed to be the world’s most widely read Spanish-language author. Many of her books involve the magical realism genre. One of her most celebrated titles, The House of the Spirits, intersects at the crossroads of mysticism and political unrest.
Who is Isabel Allende?
Four Dominican sisters who opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo and were actively against his regime. They were assassinated on November 25, 1960.
Who are the Mirabal Sisters?
One of the all-time greatest female golfers. She was the best player in the game from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. The golfer won 48 LPGA Tour events, including three championships.
Who is Nancy Lopez?
In addition to records for the most Latin Grammys wins as a female artist, she has also had incredible success on social media — she’s the first person to ever get 100 million likes on Facebook, and in 2015 she was the most-liked musician on the platform.
Who is Shakira?
Women see 20% more ..... than men because of genetic mutation.
What is color?
A Dominican-American poet and author. She is the author of The Poet X. Has won multiple awards, including the Boston-Globe Hornbook Award Prize for Best Children’s Fiction of 2018.
Who is Elizabeth Acevedo?
The Guatemalan human right’s activist advocates for the rights of Indigenous people and to educate her community on how they can combat oppression. Her social justice work was recognized when she won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1992.
Who is Rigoberta Menchú?
At only 19 years of age, US Olympic gold and silver medalist credits an unwavering belief in God with giving her the drive and confidence to succeed. Of Puerto Rican descent, was raised in Old Bridge Township, NJ.
Who is Laurie Hernandez?
The young singer began her career in music at the tender age of 10, performing with her family's band, across their home state of Texas before releasing the first of six albums. Sadly, on March 31, 1995, she was shot and killed by her fan club manager.
Who is Selena?
During exercise, men's primary fuel is carbohydrates. For women, it’s ...
What is fat?
17th-century Mexican writer, philosopher, composer, poet of the Baroque period, and Hieronymite nun.
Actress turned activist. She’s involved in many charities that benefit at-risk children and she co-founded Harness, an advocacy organization that aims to connect communities through conversation to inspire action and power change. She often lends her voice to support Democratic politicians and recently launched She Se Puede with Eva Longoria to create a space where Latinas can tell their stories.
Who is America Ferrera?
In 1916, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), a sports organization based in the United States, held its first national championship for women in the category of...
What is swimming?
A chart-topping female rap star — she's also a proud Latina who infuses Spanish lyrics into many of her hit songs. After appearing on the music scene in 2016 with her mixtape "Gangsta B—h Music, Vol. 1," she quickly gained a strong fan base and in 2018 released her debut studio album "Invasion of Privacy."
Who is Cardi B?
Over 80% of women wear the wrong ...
What is bra size?
The award-winning author is a key figure in Chicana literature. She’s a poet, short story writer, novelist, and essayist. Her work centers around activism and Latinx culture including her celebrated story, The House on Mango Street.
Who is Sandra Cisneros?
The congresswoman is known by her initials, AOC. She’s the youngest woman to serve in the U.S. Congress—today, she’s the U.S. Representative for New York’s 14th congressional district. She’s a champion for legislation that benefits workers, women, and immigrants. She’s outspoken about the climate crisis and sponsored the Green New Deal.
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
In the US in 1972 the government implemented ......, a law that states that any federally funded program is not supposed to discriminate anyone based on gender. After this, participation by women in sports increased dramatically.
What is "Title IX"?
Cuban American singer ushered in a new era of Latin-inspired crossover music to mainstream America. She earned her first Grammy Award for best tropical Latin album "Mi Tierra,".
Who is Gloria Estefan?
Women spend nearly one year of their lives deciding ...
What is "what to wear"?
The Mexican author made history with her first novel Como Agua Para Chocolate that became a bestseller and was developed into an award-winning blockbuster film.
Who is Laura Esquivel?