In contrast with their literary representations in España Libre (New York, 1939–1977), the Confederated Hispanic Societies’ newspaper, which often reduced Spanish women to a national symbol, confederated women were crucial political actors of exile in the United States, and their voluntary relief...
The recipients of the National Medals of Arts – the highest honor from the United States government for advancing the country’s arts – include actors, comedians and singers. Other recipients were artist-activistJudith Francisca Baca, philanthropistFred Eychaner, Puerto Rican painterAntonio Martorell-...