Latinas

woman playing a guitar

“Lydia Mendoza, Ciudad Juarez, 1937” by Ester Hernández, 1987. Screenprint on paper. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; acquisition made possible through the Smithsonian Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. © 1987 Ester Hernández 

Artist Tanya Aguiñiga wearing a suit made of wearable glass elements at the U.S./Mexico border wall
Exploring Border Stories with Artist Tanya Aguiñiga
March 2, 2023
Teal electric corn grinder.
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Concepción “Concha” Sanchez's Molino
Rebecca Lobo runs towards the camera, as an opposing player runs behind her. She wears a red and black Team USA jersey.
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Rebecca Lobo Basketball Card
Papier-mache version of the Statue of Liberty. Liberty is Latina and carries a cornucopia of tomatoes instead of a tablet. Instead of a torch, she holds a tomato aloft in her hand.
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Immokalee Statue of Liberty by Kat Rodriguez
Two life-size colored pencil drawings of the same woman in two outfits - one conservative, one colorful and form-fitting - flank a mirror where the viewer can see themselves reflected in the middle.
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"Las Tres Marías" by Judith Baca, 1976
Draped sumptuous pink fabric frames rows of black-and-white photos and an arrangement of found objects including a fan, bracelets, painted fruit, dried flowers, and lace, all set in a niche.
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A Latina Star and Hollywood Success
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Dolores del Río Conversation Kit

Students will learn about the legacy of Dolores del Río, the first major Latinx actress in Hollywood. Lesson plan PDF. Grades 6 to 12. (40-180 minutes)

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Graphic featuring a black and white photo of Ginny Montes speaking into a microphone, the video title, and an illustration of Montes speaking to a group of seated women.
Activist Ginny Montes Uplifted Future Women Leaders
February 14, 2023
Colorful stamp featuring Celia Cruz singing.
Stamp Stories: Celia Cruz

Learn about the inspirational life of an Afro-Cuban singer. Video. Grades Pre-K to 1. (14 minutes)

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Images of women with the Latinas Talk Latinas, Pushing Boundaries banner in the middle
Latinas Talk Latinas
Illustration of S. Anesta Samuel standing on a New York City intersection of S. Anesta Samuel Ave., LaFayette Ave., and St. James Pl. She wears a colorful dress with swirls.
Six Latinas to Know
October 11, 2022
Close up of Ana Mendieta. Her eyes are closed and her expression is calm.
How Groundbreaking Artist Ana Mendieta Remembered Her Homeland
September 30, 2022