Somos Escritoras Writing Workshop for Latina Girls

Happy Black History Month!

This month celebrates the achievements of the black community and sheds light on the hidden and silenced history of the past. There is still more history to shed light on and share.

This month celebrates the achievements of the black community and illuminates the hidden and silenced history of the past. There is still more history to illuminate and share.

During times of struggle and challenge, we can look at the resilience and strength of those who came before us so that we may carry the torch and light forward.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day honors and celebrates the voice, legacy, and impact of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK).

Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) is one of the most significant figures in American history due to his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement and his commitment to nonviolence. His efforts were pivotal in dismantling systemic racial segregation and discrimination through civil disobedience and peaceful protests, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington.

The Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal struggle during the 1950s and 1960s aimed at achieving social justice and equality for African Americans in the United States. Through nonviolent protests and legal challenges, activists sought to dismantle systemic racial segregation and discrimination, particularly in the Southern states.

His iconic "I Have a Dream" speech remains a powerful call for racial equality and justice. MLK's advocacy helped secure transformative legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This landmark legislation legally ended segregation and protected voting rights for all citizens.

Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) is one of the most significant figures in American history due to his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement and commitment to nonviolence. His efforts were pivotal in dismantling systemic racial segregation and discrimination through civil disobedience and peaceful protests, such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington.

It's National Science Fiction Day! This unoffical day is celebrated by lovers of science fiction and coincides with the birthdate of renowned author Isaac Asimov.

Today, we will highlight five Latinx and one African American SciFi Writers.

Do you know any of these authors or books?
In the comments, let us know your favorite Sci-Fi book or movie.

Happy New Year to the Somos Escritoras Family and extended community.

We hope your New Year is filled with love, friendship, community, hope, and joy.

Happy Holidays to the Somos Escritoras community. We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.

Happy Bill of Rights Day. President Franklin D. Roosevelt established Bill of Rights Day in 1941 to honor the history and significance of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

To celebrate the day, we list the 10 Rights outlined in the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution.

It's Human Rights Day. This day commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.

The UDHR landmark document outlines fundamental rights and freedoms that apply universally to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, or other distinctions.

Today is National Special Education Day, which ensures that children with special needs have access to free quality education.

Prior to this law, there were schools that were specific to students with special needs, but they were costly and not financially accessible to families that could not afford tuition to those schools.

Efforts that have been made for special education have been made by grassroots individuals and organizations.

Today is a reminder of the power of community, advocacy, and the dream of change for a more equitable future for all.

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“There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it.” - Amanda Gorman, American Poet and Activist