Fun fact? September 15th happens to be the anniversary of when Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua gained independence! Plus, Mexico’s Independence Day is the very next day, and Chile celebrates theirs just a few days later on the 18th.
In that spirit, we’re going to be celebrating some of the most independent, gutsy, innovative, and successful Hispanic and Latina women in history this month. Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts all month long for amazing inspiration from women, such as Girl Scout alumnae Supreme Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to go to space, civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, and Girl Scouts' very own CEO Sylvia Acevedo. Plus many, many more!
These women aren’t just role models for Hispanic or Latina women. They’re not even just role models for women. They are role models for all of us as humans, striving to be the best we can and give the best we’ve got back to our chosen fields, our communities, and future generations. Join us in applauding all they’ve given us, as well as the legacies they’ve already left and continue to create.