Latinas: Gender, Race, and Class-Struggles in 21st Century USA, Vol. 2 celebrates the spirit and resilience of Latinas navigating the complex intersections of class, race, and gender that shape their lives. The COVID-19 pandemic starkly illuminated the extraordinary challenges Black, Indigenous, and working-class Latinas face as essential workers on the frontlines and within their homes.
Featuring thirty-five contributors -authors, poets, activists, and artists- this compelling collection delves into the rich tapestry of Latina experiences. At its core is the concept of "intersectionality," emphasizing the interconnected nature of systemic oppression and the urgent need for collective action to achieve meaningful change. Exploring both new themes and historical legacies, the volume amplifies the activism of Latinas in ongoing battles for women's rights, economic and racial justice, and struggles against colonialism and imperialism.
The anthology documents Latina experiences in today's turbulent political climate, engaging with issues and concerns that resonate across borders and boundaries.
Latinas: Gender, Race, and Class-Struggles in 21st Century USA, Vol. 2 is a testament to the power of storytelling, feminist collaboration, and the enduring pursuit of freedom and justice.
Selections from contributors:
"I will untangle the cobwebs of history and memory-of beauty and betrayal."
ANGÉLICA MARIA YAÑEZ, Chicana professor and poet
"Violence is climate change and child labor, it is femicide and food insecurity, deforestation and defunding of public schools." LOLA ROSARIO, Puerto Rican freelance journalist and poet.
"The process of organizing ... highlighted the urgency of rebuilding a strong anti-imperialist, internationalist struggle in the United States."
CLAUDIA DE LA CRUZ, Dominican mother, popular educator, organizer, and theologian.
"What is the fuel that will sustain us and our organizing toward a fundamental transformation of society?"
PAULA X. ROJAS, Chilean-born community organizer, midwife, and social justice trainer.
Compiled and edited by:
Iris Morales is a lifelong activist, educator, filmmaker, author, and editor of several anthologies. She is a graduate of New York University Law School and holds an MFA in Integrated Media Arts.
Karina Hurtado-Ocampo is a filmmaker and (screen)writer. They have supported grassroots organizations and public television in social justice programming.
List of Contributors (In alphabetical order)
Natasha Acevedo, Soledad Aguilar Colon, Gammy Álvarez, Andrea Bolívar, Mili Bonilla, Tiffany Joy Butler, Ana Sofía Campos Calderón, Gisele Castro, Rosa Alicia Clemente, Karla Cordero, Molly Crabapple, Claudia De la Cruz, Susi Durán, Karina Hurtado-Ocampo, Mar Erazo Petroff, Ximena Leyte Escalante-Dávila, Marisa Franco, Magdalena Gómez, Lucia Martínez, Iris Morales, Zoila Morell, Lenina Nadal, Myrna Nieves, Sandy Plácido, Yvette Ramírez, Aisha Aurora Rivera, Peggy Robles-Alvarado, Paula X. Rojas, Danielle Rodriguez, Lola Rosario, Irene Franco Rubio, Gia Santos, Keala Uchoa, Gabby Womack, and Angelica M. Yañez.
