In the late 1980s, feminism and sexual fluidity weren’t as freely discussed as they are today. But, Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa was talking about it. As if these two topics weren’t hefty enough, Anzaldúa was also opening America’s eyes to the Chicano, or Mexican-American, culture and the marginalization that comes when one lives as a minority.

What is Gloria Anzaldúa best known for? Her fearlessness and clarity of voice. She was a writer who didn’t hide in the shadows. Rather, she encouraged everyone to be proud of their culture, gender, heritage, and identity. Ready to meet this beacon of hope?

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