Leading Latinas for Girls

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Latina Fashion Designers

Have you ever stopped to consider the work and creativity that goes behind designing gorgeous Latina fashion? It takes a very creative fashionista to come up and establish fashion trends. Many people dream of having their own line of clothing and creating beautifully designed pieces that many will want to wear. However, designing trendy pieces and [...]

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Latina Trailblazers in STEM

By Lizette Ruiz & Olga Ochoa From exploring space as an astronaut to creating new technology tools as an engineer, Latinas are reaching new heights as strong, innovative and smart women in the fields of  science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Overall, women, especially Latinas, still lag behind in these fields. According to the American Association [...]

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Latina Artists in History

Latina art history is known for its beautiful artisan craft works and weaving, but painters and print makers have been using all types of mediums to show their talents. We have gone throughout history to look for promising visual artists who have made an impact in the art world. These artists come from different genres in the [...]

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Latina Trailblazers in Government

Latinas have been prevalent in leadership positions the U.S. for many years now. Not only are Latinas make an impact in entertainment and in our hearts, but as strong, and striving women in government, law and politics.  These women are more than government officials, they’re workers for the people. They are the first of their [...]

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First Woman President in Brasil

In 2011, my country honored Dilma Rousseff as the first woman President. As a former activist and community leader, Dilma is making history and changing the odds for Latinas. Her history of being a “rebel”, as some would say, is a reminder that we all must take baby steps towards making a huge impact on [...]

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Dolores Huerta

Mexican-American presence and activism in the United States is one that is full of strong and independent leaders that have fought for what they believed in. Dolores Huerta, a Latina from New Mexico, was born April 30, 1920. She is historically one of the most important female role models for Latinas in the United States. [...]

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César Chávez

“¡Sí se puede! Yes, we can!” Cesar Chavez was a Mexican-American hero for many, who was born March 13, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona. He was a man who believed in helping the Latino community living in the United States and fought very hard for their rights. He was a leader who gave everything he had [...]

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Mujeres We Like

Latinitas talk about who they see as their role models. Beth is my teenage aunt. That means she was only five when I was born!!! Ever since then, my aunt has been my role model. She teaches me not to like guys until I’m older. She also teaches me does and don’ts. I love her [...]

Leading Latinitas for Girls

Tennis Player Gigi Fernandez

Gigi Fernandez is an Olympic medalist, a tennis player, a youth fitness activist, a mother and an entrepreneur. Latinitas members talk about how Gigi Fernandez serves as a leader off and on the tennis court. “Gigi Fernandez was born on February 22, 1964 in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is a professional [...]