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Gina Hinojosa: The Brownsville Daughter Who Became Texas’ First Latina Governor

From Brownsville to the Governor’s Mansion: how a labor lawyer and school board mom became the first Latina governor of Texas.

Luis Valdez: The Father of Chicano Theater

Luis Valdez turned the farmworker picket line into a stage, founding El Teatro Campesino and bringing Chicano stories to Broadway with Zoot Suit and to movie screens with La Bamba.

Portrait of Jovita Idar around 1905
Jovita Idar: The Laredo Journalist Who Stood in the Doorway

Jovita Idar used journalism, teaching and nursing to fight for Mexican American and women’s rights in early 1900s Texas.

Ernesto Galarza: The Scholar Who Exposed America’s First “ICE Age”



Portrait of Sylvia Rivera, pioneering LGBTQ+ and trans rights activist
Sylvia Rivera: Pioneering Latina Transgender Activist for LGBTQ+ Rights
Sylvia Rivera, a Latina transgender activist, emerged as a formidable force in the fight for…
Drawing of María Remedios del Valle, the “Mother of the Homeland,” Afro-Argentine icon of independence and resilience.
María Remedios del Valle: Afro-Argentine Heroine of Independence
María Remedios del Valle, an Afro-Argentine woman born in Buenos Aires around 1768, emerged as…
Casilda Luna, celebrated Dominican activist, honored for decades of grassroots organizing and civil rights advocacy.
Casilda Luna: Abuelita of the Community and Champion for Washington D.C.’s Latinx Population
Casilda Luna, a dedicated community organizer in Washington, D.C., significantly influenced the city's Latinx and…
Claudia Sheinbaum, key figure in progressive politics and sustainability in Latin America.
Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico’s First Female President and Environmental Advocate
Claudia Sheinbaum made history on October 1, 2024, by becoming Mexico's first female president, marking…
Vintage "No Dogs Allowed" sign, reflecting discriminatory practices in historical U.S. parks and businesses.
“No Dogs or Mexicans Allowed”: A Stark Reminder of Historical Discrimination Against Mexican-Americans
In the early 20th century, the United States witnessed widespread racial segregation, with discriminatory practices…
NASA astronaut José Hernández, Mexican American engineer and role model in STEM and space exploration.
José Hernández: From Migrant Farmworker to NASA Astronaut
José Hernández's life story is a testament to perseverance and determination. Born on August 7,…