Sofia Aguilar

3 weeks ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Gun violence and mass shootings remain serious issues facing the Latinx community. According to the Giffords Law Center, more than 14 Latinxs die from gun violence per day and 5,300 Latinxs per year, with gun violence against the community double what it was in 2014. That becomes clear in cases like the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, which left 19 students and two teachers dead, the majority of whom were Latinx.

3 weeks ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Latina athletes face a serious lack of institutional support across the sports industry. For one, they don’t receive the same marketing, sponsorships, encouragement, or attendance that men’s sports do. In fact, a 2019 study found that while 54.6 percent of high school  team, only 48.4 percent of their Latina peers did the same. They also found that coaches were more likely to be biased against Latinas, believing that they came from families who failed to see the value of sports.

3 weeks ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Many of us know the story of César Chávez, an activist who fought for farmworkers’ rights and though March 31 is dedicated to his memory, Dolores Huerta also deserves recognition for her contribution in the movement. Especially in the Latinx community, he’s still considered a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement who secured labor rights for many farmworkers across California.

3 weeks ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Chicana activism has a long and storied history in the U.S. though it doesn’t get the attention it deserves. During Women’s History Month, we want to highlight that history, especially when this month frequently prioritizes white women.

1 month ago | hiplatina.com | Sofia Aguilar

Latinas aren’t often spotlighted for their contributions throughout history though there are plenty. Even within the Latinx community, Latina changemakers are often forgotten and overlooked by dominant patriarchal narratives. That’s why we decided to put together a round-up of Latinas who have made history but have often gone under-appreciated and under-recognized by the history books and, in many cases, by our own communities.