08/21/2026
Yesterday was National Latina Day, but the contributions of Latinas deserve recognition every day.
Latinas are a powerful and growing force in America—leading businesses, strengthening our workforce, advancing education, shaping culture, building communities, and creating opportunities for the generations that follow.
Today, 1 in 5 women in the United States is Latina—a number that represents far more than demographic growth. It represents millions of stories of leadership, resilience, ambition, entrepreneurship, service, and progress.
We recognize the Latinas who came before us and opened doors that once seemed impossible to enter. We celebrate the women making an impact today. And we look with great pride toward the young Latinas who will become tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, educators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
Latinas are not simply part of America’s future—they are helping shape it.
National Latina Day was yesterday. Their impact is every day.