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Sylvia Rivera: The Unstoppable Force Behind the ‘T’ in LGBTQ+

Sylvia Rivera is a name you may have heard before, especially around Pride Month. Rivera is best known for her participation in the Stonewall Uprising, but the legacy she left behind for the transgender community in terms of her advocacy is a true testament to the fantastic nature of her work.

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Pride and Power: LGBTQ+ Latine Celebs Changing the Face of Hollywood

Shining the spotlighting on LGBTQ+ Latina celebs who are smashing stereotypes and seizing the narrative in Hollywood.

Latinas Silvia Foster-Frau and Arelis Hernández Win 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Journalism

These Latina Pulitzer Prize winners have brought the stark horrors of gun violence into sharp focus, emphasizing the critical demand for change.

5 Latine LGBTQ+ Game Changers

This Pride Month, the third installment of our 'Latinas Who Lead' series spotlights the fierce and fearless queer Latina activists who are on the frontline of social justice.

Mexican Chocolate Icon la “Abuelita:” Her Story of Authentic Truth

Explore the life of Sara García, hailed as ‘la Abuelita de México’ from her rise to fame in the golden age of cinema to her quiet defiance and personal truths against rigid societal norms.

5 Latina Activists Achieving Transformative Change

In the second installment of our 'Latinas Who Lead' series, the spotlight blazes on five unstoppable Latinas forging paths you may not have ever heard of but who're making changes that deeply improve the lives of Latinos in their communities and Latinos everywhere.

Trailblazing Latinas in the Cannabis Industry

The cannabis conversation is evolving, and Latinas are leading the charge. They're shifting the narrative from a dark legacy of racial discrimination to a future devoid of stigma and persecution.

5 Latina Activists Disrupting the Political Status Quo

In a new series, "Latinas Who Lead," we'll introduce you to Latinas you may not have heard of but who are creating change that deeply improves the lives of Latinos in their community, and Latinos everywhere.

This Is How Bolivian Cholitas Defy Stereotypes and Shatter Gender Norms

The Cholitas are leading the charge, showing what it means to defy norms, shatter glass ceilings, and be unapologetically powerful.

Celebrating Dolores Huerta’s Lifetime of Advocacy on her 94th Birthday

Today we celebrate an absolute legend – Dolores Huerta – as she celebrates her 94th birthday.