Happy International Women’s Day! In honor of this special holiday, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite and most-inspiring women, who also happen to be Latinas. These empowering ladies aren’t only incredibly talented (and beautiful too!), but they’re also social and political activists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and so much more.
Everyone from Sofia Vergara who’s been named the highest-paid actress, to Shakira, who founded the organization Pies Descalzos and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who’s breaking barriers as the youngest woman in Congress.
Scroll through the gallery for some serious female empowerment, but just remember: women should be celebrated every day!
Shakira
The Colombian artist not only went for her dreams of becoming a world-known singer - she’s also a mother, businesswoman and philanthropist. The 42-year-old is also the founder of the Pies Descalzos organization which focuses on building educational spaces and promoting community development for children in vulnerable living conditions.
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America Ferrera
The Superstore actress, who’s a brand new mommy, wants every woman out there to be celebrated. Recently during an appearance at Busy Tonight, the Hollywood actress told Busy a recent anecdote about breastfeeding. "I didn't struggle with it because I'll do what I want where I want because I think our bodies are amazing and I think women are amazing," she said. "But let's be celebrated and let's start changing this culture that makes us feel like our bodies could only be exposed when they're being sexualized and enjoyed by men. It's insane,” she added. Kudos to the new mom!
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria is one fierce and inspiring latina. The 29-year-old politician and social activist is the youngest woman elected to Congress, and she is not afraid of making headlines. Ocasio-Cortez is fearless with her opinions and wants to use her voice to create positive change.