- Latinas Talk Latinas - National Museum of American History
This series introduces you to the lives of 21 Latinas, as told by educators, curators, and scientists across the Smithsonian Join them as they explore stories of women breaking barriers— in everything from music and fashion to community organizing and scientific exploration—who have shaped the United States The Latinas Talk Latinas series is accompanied by digital educational resources
- Latino History - National Museum of American History
Latino history is American history Latinos trace their origins to Latin America and other Spanish colonies, both in the Caribbean and in the contemporary United States These groups include, but are not limited to, Indigenous, Mestizos, Afro-Latinos, and other mixed-race people Currently representing the largest ethnic minority in the country, Latinos have participated in the creation and
- Latinas Make Breaking News in Smithsonian Spanish-Language TV . . .
“Latinas Talk Latinas,” a video series produced in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino, will feature several episodes on Latina journalists, including Jovita Idár, a journalist, teacher and civil rights leader who worked in the early 1900s, and Martha Tijerina, whose groundbreaking show, “En San
- Calendar of Exhibitions and Events: August 2025
Latinas Report Breaking News” is a bilingual exhibition showcasing the work of Latina broadcast journalists and how they wrote the first draft of history for major U S events for the Spanish-language communities they report on and for
- All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Philip K Wrigley, Chicago Cubs owner and chewing gum mogul, began the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) at the onset of World War II With most able men away at war, Wrigley wanted to keep baseball in the public eye For a brief moment in American history, professional baseball was reimagined as a woman’s domain Eleven Latinas played in the AAGPBL (1943–1954
- Hispanic Heritage Month - National Museum of American History
Each year, people across the United States observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating and reflecting on the histories, cultures, and contributions of people with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America
- Critical intersections: Histories of Latinos, reproduction, and . . .
The historical intersections of disability and reproductive health for Latinos in the United States remains largely hidden and unstudied The experiences of the Latinas of 1975, 2006, and thousands of others add depth to the American experience As I continue my dissertation research, these historical intersections will be present in my mind
- Suit up! Honoring Latino heritage on the field
In California, Latinas created space for themselves in the male-dominated world of baseball by forming their own neighborhood softball teams These neighborhood or “barrio” teams, such as the Colton Mercury Señoritas, allowed Mexican American women to compete and build camaraderie, while showing their community pride on the field
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