Google reminds us today (September 21) that Jovita Idár was a dedicated educator, writer and activist who promoted the rights of Mexican-Americans and women in the early part of the 20th century. As we are currently celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), “quitamos el sombrero” and pay homage to this inspiring woman.
To learn more about Jovita Idár, check out the Humanities Texas website.
¡Siempre adelante!
Note: Source for the picture above: https://www.humanitiestexas.org/programs/tx-originals/list/jovita-idar. Detail from an image of Jovita Idár (middle) in the print shop of El Progreso, 1914. We Can Fly (Austin: Ellen C. Temple, 1983)