Mónica Gil de NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
The National Women’s History Museum and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises launched a new virtual exhibit, Representation with a Hyphen: Latinas in the Fight for Women’s Suffrage.
The virtual exhibit, hosted on the Museum’s website, tells the story of the bicultural political engagement, experience, and role of Latinas in the fight for women’s right to vote.
The exhibit shares the history of Latina activism in the United States and explores the stories of leading Latina suffragists and activists, including Adelina “Nina” Otero-Warren, Jovita Idár, María Guadalupe Evangelina de López, and Luisa Capetillo. From translating suffrage materials to Spanish to writing op-eds about the unfair treatment of Mexican-Americans in newspapers, these histories demonstrate the critical role of Latina women in American history.
“This exhibit and our partnership with Telemundo further strengthen our commitment to amplifying the voices of Latina women and their impact throughout history,” said Holly Hotchner, the Museum’s president, and CEO.
The new exhibit, available in both English and Spanish, was developed as part of a continuing collaboration between the Museum and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises’ Unstoppable Women initiative.
“We joined forces with the museum to highlight the important contributions of Latinas in every sector across our nation,” said Mónica Gil, Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, and also a member of the Museum’s Board of Directors. “Our hope is that through these stories, we can continue to show a complete and representative picture of our Latina community, one that illustrates our shared history and reflects the strength—and resilience—that have always powered us forward.”
On Sunday, December 13, 2020, the Museum will host a free virtual walkthrough of the exhibit, hosted by exhibit curator Mariana Brazão, as part of their NWHM Presents! Sundays@Home programming.
