Here’s a great reason to celebrate at Austin’s boldest bastion of books!

In collaboration with the STEM nonprofit Latinitas, Austin artists – Carmen Rangel, Lys Santamaria, Litzy Valdez, Lola Rodriguez, and Veronica Ceci – have created commemorative portraits of female leaders of color: Dr. Martha Cotera, (founding member of Chicana Caucus), Dr. Teresa Lozano Long (educator, philanthropist), Dr. Bertha Sadler Means (educator, social justice advocate), Sylvia Orozco (founder Mexic-Arte Museum), and Peggy Vasquez (producer, journalist, social justice advocate).

These bright mosaics – a permanent installation at the site – will be revealed on the East Pavillion outside the Central Library (710 W. Cesar Chavez) on Thu., Oct. 7, 10:30am.

Note: Rep. Gina Hinojosa will be there to speak on women’s leadership, and Austin city council members Vanessa Fuentes and Natasha Harper Madison will present each leader and their portrait.


This article appears in October 1 • 2021.

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