Trail Blazers
She broke boundaries by becoming the first Latina, and the third woman, to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Known as the “Queen of Tejano,” she was instrumental in opening doors for future generations of Latino musicians. She began performing Tejano music with her Mexican-American family at a very young age. In 1994, she became the first Tejano artist to win a Grammy.
Selena Quintanilla
Sandra Cisneros is a National Medal of the Arts recipient. She is a leading Latina voice in literature. She is also a pioneer in the industry, in 1995 she became the first Latina to be named a MacArthur Fellow. She is most known what book?
"The House on Mango Street"
First Latina Princess?
Elena de Avalor
"Queen of Reggaeton" who broke barriers in the 1990s as the first female superstar in a male-dominated genre. Known for feminist anthems like "Quiero Bailar," she established women's autonomy, paved the way for future artists, and remains a, pioneering, 30-year industry icon
Queen Ivy
Mexican-American labor leader, civil rights activist, and feminist best known as co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association. Her organizing transformed farm labor rights, and her slogan “¡Sí, se puede!” (“Yes, we can”) became a universal rallying cry for social justice.
Dolores Huerta
Referred to as the "Queen of Salsa", she was an instrumental part in growing the popularity of salsa music shining a spotlight on Latino music in the United States. She is also known for her criticism of the Cuban government.
Celia Cruz
Dominican-American novelist, poet, she is most known for her novel "How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents" exploring themes of identity, exile, and the immigrant experience. Her bilingual body of work bridges Dominican and U.S. cultures, making her a central figure in contemporary Latina literature.
Julia Alvarez
This Mexican painter is known for her surrealist self-portraits and iconic imagery often featuring pain, strength, and vivid colors.
Frida Khalo
This Dominican-American actress starred in "Avatar" and Marvel movies, and is vocal about Afro-Latina representation in Hollywood
Zoe Saldaña
On April 8, 1993, she became the first Hispanic woman in the world to go into space. Aboard the Discovery shuttle for a total of nine days while conducting important research into the Earth’s ozone layer.
Ellen Ochoa
Emmy-winning journalist and the first Afro-Latina to anchor a prime-time national newscast for a major Hispanic network in the U.S. (Univision),
Ildia Calderon
Julia de Burgos celebrated literary icon of the Americas whose themes of Blackness, feminism, love, migration, nationalism, and nature helped birth the 1960s Nuyorican movement. Most known for her poem written to herself, what is the title of the poem?
A Julia de Burgos
Puerto Rican politician and activist who became the youngest woman elected to Congress.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)
This Mexican actress produced and starred in the 2002 biopic Frida and became one of the first Latinas nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.
Salma Hayek
She is a liberation and transgender rights activist who was also a noted community worker in New York. She is most known for her critical role in the Stonewall Inn Uprising alongside Marsha P. Johnson.
Sylvia Rivera
Gloria Estefan
Isabel Allende wrote which magical realism classic which is celebrated for blending magical realism with historical and feminist themes?
The House of the Spirits (La Casa de los Espiritus)
Trailblazing actress, producer, and activist known for breaking barriers for Latinas in Hollywood. As the first Latina to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for her role in "Ugly Betty".
America Ferrera
This Chilean singer known for hits like “Perra” and “Afortunados” blends reggaetón, pop, and electronic music and has become one of Latin music’s most provocative voices.
Paloma Mami
This Puerto Rican educator founded ASPIRA in 1961 to empower Latino youth through education and leadership
Antonia Pantoja
Who is the first latina to win a Oscar? She is also the first latina to be EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winning?
Rita Moreno
She was a Mexican writer, poet, scholar, and nun of the Baroque era. A prodigious intellect and self-taught polymath, she became the most celebrated literary voice of colonial Latin America and a pioneer for women’s intellectual rights
Sor Juana de la Cruz
She is the first Latina to get a spot on the United States Olympic gymnastic team and the first latina to win gold for gymnastics at the Olympics in Rio De Janeiro.
Laurie Hernandez
This Argentine singer-songwriter and rapper rose from Buenos Aires street culture to become a leading voice in cumbia and Argentine trap.
La Jaoqui