In the first part of this series, I talked about five Latina and Indigenous women whose stories shaped art, activism, and culture — from Frida Kahlo to Celia Cruz. Here is another group of iconic Latina and Indigenous women whose stories were just as fascinating, and in some cases completely new to me. Some lived centuries ago, others fought for
In honor of Women’s History Month Every year when Women’s History Month comes around, it’s not only a celebration of women in our history and society, it is an opportunity to learn and teach their stories that helped shape the world we’re living in. While researching this piece, I realized that I knew so much less than I thought. Some