In 2015, Dolores “Loli” Alvarez Castilla launched a Facebook page with a simple mission: celebrate Latinas, their contributions, and each other. What began as a spark became a movement that has shifted culture and inspired millions.
We continue our summer series, “Latinas Who Lead,” with a list of women who exemplify leadership and community advocacy in authentic and joyful ways.
In this new installment of "Latinas Who Lead," we celebrate the journeys of 5 trailblazing Latinas who aren’t often in the spotlight but should be.
Angie Xtravaganza, an iconic figure in the LGBTQ+ community, was a strong voice for transgender rights, a significant promoter of the queer ballroom culture, and a prominent representation of Latinx individuals within the queer community.
In the heart of the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, a beacon of hope and resilience was born. On September 26, 1942, Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa came into a world that wasn't quite ready for her.
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.
Shining the spotlighting on LGBTQ+ Latina celebs who are smashing stereotypes and seizing the narrative in Hollywood.
These Latina Pulitzer Prize winners have brought the stark horrors of gun violence into sharp focus, emphasizing the critical demand for change.
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.
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.
