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Fab Five

September: Five Barrier-Breaking Women

The monthly Fab Five round-up seeks to highlight women that have, and continue to make, history. Presenting women’s stories that have been traditionally overlooked, NWHM museum educators feature five historical pioneers or contemporary newsmakers each month that inspire us to change the world or to follow our passions. In commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the September Fab Five celebrates Five Barrier-Breaking Women in celebration of Latinas who envision a more equitable society for all people and defy any barriers to achieving that vision.

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is the senior US Representative from Florida, the first Latina elected to the US Congress, and the first Republican in congress to publicly support the passage of the marriage equality act.

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Dr. Ellen Ochoa was the first female Hispanic astronaut. Recently, we sat down with her for a discussion about her career, the future of women in aeronautics, and inspiring future generations of women.

Q&A with Ellen Ochoa

Chilean author and educator Gabriela Mistral became the first Latin American author to receive the Nobel Prize in literature.

Gabriela Mistral

Gabriela Mistral

Rosie Rios was the 43rd Treasurer of the United States and is a Visiting Scholar at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University.

The Honorable Rosie Rios

Internationally recognized writer Sandra Cisneros is best known for "The House on Mango Street," which has sold over six million copies.

Sandra Cisneros

Sandra Cisneros

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