For Hispanic Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we bring you the story of Jovita Idar, a journalist and activist who spent her life improving the lives of women and Mexican immigrants at the turn of the 20th century.
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WARM UP QUESTIONS
- Who was Jovita Idar?
- What inspired Jovita Idar to transition from teaching to journalism?
- How did Jovita Idar's family play a role in her activism?
- Where was Jovita Idar born?
- Why was Jovita Idar honored by the U.S. Mint with her own coin?
FOCUS QUESTIONS
How did Jovita Idar use her platform as a writer and editor for "La Cronica" to challenge racism and advocate for the rights of Mexican Americans?
News analysis: How and where could you find out more about Jovita Idar?
Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?
FOR MORE
What students can do: Discuss with a friend, neighbor or classmate — what were the key contributions of Jovita Idar to the Mexican American civil rights movement?
STUDENT VIDEO (January 13, 2020)
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