Who Actually Created Hispanic Heritage Month? The Law, Explained
Hispanic Heritage Month started as a week in 1968. Here's the law, and the president, that made it a month twenty years later.
Yma Sumac: The Peruvian Singer With a Five-Octave Voice
Born on September 13, 1922, Yma Sumac became a global music icon with a voice spanning approximately four to five octaves. In our '100 BoldLatinas' series we honor the Peruvian singer who brought Andean influences to international stages and broke barriers for Latinas.
5 Films and Resources That Center Latino and Immigrant Stories of 9/11
Five films, interviews and resources that restore Latino and immigrant experiences to the story of September 11.
Latina Composers and Conductors You Should Know: 4 Women Shaping Film, TV, and Concert Music
Women remain underrepresented in composition, and the gap is widest in film scoring. These four Latinas didn't wait for the invitation — they scored the Disney film, founded the orchestra, and took the Pulitzer.
3 Latina Authors Who Wrote Powerful Books About Motherhood, Identity, and Family
Three powerful books by Latina authors exploring motherhood, family, identity, and the experiences of mothers and daughters across generations.
Are Latin Americans Happier? What the Happiness Rankings Reveal
Costa Rica and Mexico have entered the top 10 happiest countries in the world according to the 2025 World Happiness Report.
Who Are the Latina Astronauts and Professionals Shaping the Future of Space Exploration?
As NASA returns to the Moon, Latinas are helping shape the future of space. From Ellen Ochoa to Diana Trujillo and Lili Villarreal, their impact highlights the need for more Latina astronauts and Latina in STEM.
Who Was Pura Belpré? The Latina Librarian Who Changed Children’s Literature
Long before diversity in books became a movement, Pura Belpré was bringing Puerto Rican folklore to life in New York libraries. As the first Puerto Rican librarian in NYC, she created bilingual storytime and helped generations of Latino children see themselves reflected in literature.
Latina Journalists Leading the Fight for Gender Equality Across the Americas
Across the Americas, Latina journalists are reshaping the media landscape bringing visibility to gender violence, inequality, and the stories too often ignored.
Mayan Languages Are Expanding Across the U.S.—And Courts, Schools, and Clinics Are Catching Up
As Indigenous migrants from Mexico and Central America build lives in the U.S., demand for Mayan language interpretation is rising. When systems assume all Latinos speak Spanish, people fall through the cracks. Here’s what’s changing and why it matters.
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