The daughter of hardworking Puerto Rican parents proudly carries “la mancha de plátano” in her DNA.
Meet Nellie Gorbea: The Boricua that Keeps Making History in Rhode Island
Being a Latina in a sea of white political power doesn’t deter this native Puerto Rican. ¡Al contrario! It has inspired her to work harder for inclusion.
This Woman Came to the US for a Better Life. She Says ICE’s Abuse Awaited Her Instead.
Elizabeth was detained when her baby was just 4 months old. She is part of a class-action petition and complaint that includes 14 women who claim they suffered medical abuse while in immigration custody.
Sen. Mike Lee Just Reminded Everyone How Atrocious He Is
Lee was the sole senator to object to two national museums to commemorate women and Latinos.
Lawyers and Victims Are Narrowing in on Notorious Georgia ICE Gynecologist
A Georgia ICE gynecologist is being accused of performing medical procedures against the consent of detained women.
Women Who Accused Gynecologist of Unnecessary Procedures Should Be Able to Apply for Visas, Democrats Say
The immigrant women allege that a doctor conducted nonconsensual gynecological procedures while they were at Irwin County Detention Center.
Latino Leaders to Biden: We Need Representation in Your Cabinet
“Hispanics are close to 20% of Americans, but we have never been equitably represented in the Cabinet or other appointments,” Latino group says.
‘¡Sí Se Puede!’: Latinos Cheer Appointment of César Chávez’s Granddaughter to Biden Cabinet
“For me, the driving force was that I wanted to be of service to others. It was a value I saw lived out in my family.”
Biden Begins Working Toward a White House That ‘Looks Like America’
Nine of the 13 members of Biden’s Covid-19 advisory board are people of color, and five of the members are women.
Equal Pay, Health Care, and Access: What a Biden Presidency Means for Women
The champion for equal rights is getitng ready to launch his bold, comprehensive plan to further women’s economic and physical security.