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María Jesús Alvarado Rivera (1878-1971, Peru) 

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María Jesús Alvarado Rivera (1878-1971, Peru) 

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María's advocacy focused on progressive childhood and adult education models, sexual health awareness, reintegration programs for sex workers, and land rights for indigeous people.

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María Jesús Alvarado y su lucha por la ciudadanía de las peruanas

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Dolores's advocacy focused on education, protection of native lands, and government reform to recognice indigeous people.

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Julia de Burgos (1914-1953, Puerto Rico) 

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Julia de Burgos (1914-1953, Puerto Rico) 

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Julia's poetry is laden with social justice and feminism themes, and her work was a precusor for the Nuyorican Movement of the 1960s and 70s.

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Breve biografía de la poetisa puertorriqueña, Julia De Burgos

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Eva revolutionized the first lady's role and became an extremely active and vocal advise for women's suffrage and the unfortunate.

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Eva Peron - Former First Lady of Argentina | Mini Bio | BIO

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Argelia advocated for educational equalitly, inclusivity for girls who became pregant while in school, and the right to a safe pregnancy.

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The Mirabal Sisters (1926-1936, killed in 1960) 

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The Mirabal Sisters (1926-1936, killed in 1960) 

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Patricia, Dedé, Minerva, and María Teresa were four sister from the Ciabo region of the Domincan Republic who barely rejected the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo and became known as Las Mariposas (The Butterflies)

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The Butterfly Effect The Mirabal Sisters Taking a Stand

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Dolores Huerta (1930- present, Mexican American) 

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Dolores Huerta (1930- present, Mexican American) 

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Dolores is civil rights activist known for founding the United Farm Workers along side Ceasar agricultural workers, and women.

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Dolores Huerta is the fearless labor activist who coined the positive protest slogan 'si se puede'

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Domitila Barrios de Chúngara (1937-2012, Bolivia) 

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Domitila Barrios de Chúngara (1937-2012, Bolivia) 

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Domitila was a labor rights activist and pioneer of intersectional feminism.

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Presentación del libro “Si me permiten hablar…” testimonio de Domitila | Programa 21 (5º ciclo)

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Bianca Jagger (1945- Present, Nicaragua) 

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Bianca Jagger (1945- Present, Nicaragua) 

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Bianca has advocacy for a wide range of issues including the opposition of US-intervention in Nicaragua, indigenous rights in Latin America with notable efforts for the Yanomami tribe, environmentalism and the protection of tropical rainforests, and womens rights on an international scale.

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Bianca Jagger on Teaching the Next Generation Equality | Loose Women

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Michelle Bachelet (1951- Present, Chile) 

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Michelle Bachelet (1951- Present, Chile) 

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Michelle is the current and first female president of Chile, executive director o the UN Women, and a multilingual physician who previously served as the MInisters of Health and Defense.

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People and Politics | Michelle Bachelet - Chile's President

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Sylvia Rivera (1951-2002, Puerto Rican American) 

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Sylvia Rivera (1951-2002, Puerto Rican American) 

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Sylvia was a pioner for trans women and drag queens of color. She spent her lifetime championing intersectional awareness within the gay and lesbian community and is credited with helping add the "T" to LGBTQ.

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Sonia Sotomayor (1954- present, Puerto Rican American) 

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Sonia Sotomayor (1954- present, Puerto Rican American) 

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Sonia became the first justice of Latin American descent following her appointment in 2009. She made her career of protecting minorities, women's health, and pushing for crimial justice reformation.

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Sonia Sotomayor - Associate Justice of the Supreme Court | Mini Bio | Biography

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Ellen Ochoa (1958- Present, Mexican American)

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Ellen Ochoa (1958- Present, Mexican American)

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Ellen made history as the first Hispanic woman to go into space for the STS-56 misson on the Discovery.

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Rigoberta Menchú (1959- Present, Guatemala) 

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Rigoberta Menchú (1959- Present, Guatemala) 

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Rigoberta is a prominent K'iche' activist and 1992 Nobel Peace Prize recipient with a life long dedication to furthering indigenous rights within the Americas.

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Rigoberta Menchu, The Nobel Peace Prize Winner of 1992

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Berta was a renowned environmental activist and advocate for the protection of indigenous peoples' land in Honduras.

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Remembering Berta Cáceres, Assassinated Honduras Indigenous & Environmental Leader

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Emilly PradoView profile » Emilly Prado is a freelance reporter and educator living in Portland. “15 Latina Activists to Know, Read, and Listen To.” Bitch Media, www.bitchmedia.org/article/15-latina-activists-who-inspire-me.

“The Life and Legacy of Poet Julia De Burgos.” Showcasing the Best of the Community and Ethnic Media, voicesofny.org/2014/02/the-life-and-legacy-of-poet-julia-de-burgos/.

Olivia Harvey Nov 26, and Olivia Harvey. 13 Indigenous Influencers You Should Follow on Instagram Right Now. hellogiggles.com/lifestyle/indigenous-instagram-accounts-to-follow/.

Pak, Eudie. Sonia Sotomayor and 9 Other Latina Pioneers of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries. 11 Sept. 2020, www.biography.com/news/sonia-sotomayor-latina-firsts-pioneers.

Podcast, GWBB. María Jesús Alvarado Rivera, The First Latin American Feminist. 2 Oct. 2019, gwbbpodcast.com/episodes/s02e78-maria-jesus-alvarado-rivera.

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Rosemary Melendez

I am 20 years old.
I am Salvadorian-Amerian.
I am a daugter of two immigrant parents.
I am the first out of the family to have the opportunity to be able to attend college.
I am the oldest out of 4 kids.