Jovita Idar Research Paper

“When you educate a woman, you educate a family”. Jovita Idar was a Mexican-American activist, journalist, and suffragist who fought to change the world despite the dangers that that entailed. Born into a family deeply rooted in activism and journalism, Jovita used her intellect and resources to write heartfelt articles depicting the injustices around her. Before becoming active in journalism and activism, Idar studied at Holding Instate in Texas where she received her teaching credentials. However, she soon quit after being exposed to the discrimination that Mexican-American students face every day. Jovita Idar worked toward change throughout her life, however, her most influential actions were organizing the first Mexican Congress, becoming …show more content…
During her time working for her father's newspaper “La Cronica,” she wrote about the societal injustices she encountered. Around this time, she and her family organized the first Mexican Congress, which discussed the issues surrounding the Hispanic people of Texas and the U.S. border. In the article "Life Story: Jovita Idar ( 1885-1946)” it states, “They met for several days in September 1911 in Laredo. The meeting included speeches, performances, and other events celebrating Mexican heritage and criticizing the poor treatment of Hispanics in Texas.” This statement describes how Idar and her family made it possible for people to feel included and to have a sense of acknowledgment knowing that people shared their struggles. Women played a big part in the convention, leading to her next significant contribution as an activist. After this congress, Jovita was nominated to be the president of the League of Mexican Women. Before jumping into this project, she and her family began writing articles advocating for women's rights. The League of Mexican Women focused on educating Mexican-American students, encouraged women to obtain financial independence on both sides of the border, and raised money to help poor