U.S. Latinas face ongoing pressures from traditional gender roles, including household chores and beauty standards. Despite marianismo's deep roots, many are now challenging these expectations, seeking empowerment and self-actualization while redefining cultural norms for future generations.
Culture & Impact
Frida Kahlo's essence and legacy were gigantic and complex, and she expressed everything on the canvas.
Five Latina athletes to watch at the Paris Olympics 2024 are Marileidy Paulino (Dominican Republic, athletics), Sandra Lorena Arenas (Colombia, athletics), Idalys Ortiz (Cuba, judo), Rayssa Leal (Brazil, skateboarding), and Agustina Albertario (Argentina, field hockey).
LGBTQ
Sylvia Rivera, pioneering LGBTQ activist and Latinx icon, co-founded STAR with Marsha P. Johnson. Her 1973 “Y'all Better Quiet Down” speech highlighted transgender and sex worker issues, significantly impacting LGBTQ rights and inspiring continued advocacy for marginalized communities.
Work & Wealth
The article "More Latina Graduates Than Ever, But Are Salaries Matching Up?" highlights the increase in Latina graduates in the U.S., now surpassing Latino men in postgraduate degrees. Despite progress, economic barriers and wage gaps persist. Stronger policies and community support are essential.
Entertainment
The article explores Brazilian Americans' evolving identity within the Latinx community. It highlights the complexities of Latinx classification, the shift in identity markers, and the significance of the film "Música" in providing authentic Brazilian representation.
Entertainment
Mimi Davila and Laura Di Lorenzo, the iconic Chonga Girls, are set to star, write, and co-executive produce a new comedy series on CBS. This show will highlight Chonga culture and Latinx representation, marking a significant milestone in their journey from viral sensations to TV stars.
Literature
The 2024 Pulitzer winners include Latino journalists Silvia Foster-Frau and Arelis Hernández for their AR-15 investigation, poet Brandon Som for "Tripas: Poems," and Cristina Rivera Garza for her memoir on femicide. These awards highlight the impact of Latino voices in media and literature.
Beauty & Wellness
Black and Latina mothers face maternal health equity and a lack of medical attention in the delivery room. Period.
Latina aerospace engineer leads NASA's missions, advocating for diversity and inspiring future generations in space exploration.
Latinas In Tech
Inspiring Latin American women in tech are reshaping the future and promoting gender equality in technology. From breakthroughs in nanomedicine development to leadership roles, these pioneers are closing the gap in Women in STEM fields. Discover their journeys and how they're making history.
Latina truck drivers face workplace discrimination and sexual harassment and need support like Legal Aid at Work for Justice.