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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History

@chicchangehist.bsky.social
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Documenting how Chicana historians have transformed the way we do and understand history, as well as who is included in U.S. history.

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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Excited for Friday's Charla ☕, a book chat w/ @mmendoza.bsky.social who will discuss the formation of "Deadly Divide" from archival research to publishing, and intervening in environmental history. Proud to participate in the @oah.org #WeWantMoreHistory initiative! bit.ly/CharlaDeadlyDivide
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Hope to see you 9/25 to hear from outstanding historian @mmendoza.bsky.social about the formation & historical insights of “Deadly Divide”! Excited to host this Charla in collab. w/ @oah.org for #WeWantMoreHistory! Register: bit.ly/CharlaDeadlyDivide 📖 bit.ly/DeadlyDivide WeWantMoreHistory.org
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Join us Sept. 25 w/ Dr. Mary Mendoza to discuss her recently published book, "Deadly Divide: How Insects, Pathogens, and People Defied the US-Mexico Border," presented in collaboration w/ the @oah.org #WeWantMoreHistory national initiative. Save the date & register! bit.ly/CharlaDeadlyDivide
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Exciting news to share this month: 12 additional oral histories are being added to the archive! We are gathering in October to honor Dr. Louise Año Nuevo Kerr! And we are celebrating a new Chicana historian! View the newsletter: bit.ly/july2026-tf100
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Felicidades to all Chicana historian Ph.D. graduates! In this spirit, we honor the FIRST Chicana to earn a Ph.D. in History, Dr. Louise Año Nuevo Kerr. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the start of a critical transformation in the academy & historical scholarship by women of Mexican descent.
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
We bring you the April 2026 newsletter with great joy and a heartfelt congratulations to @mmendoza.bsky.social for publishing her brilliant monograph, Deadly Divide! 🎉 Know of a recent Chicana historian Ph.D. graduate? We appreciate your help growing "The List!" View: bit.ly/tf100-april2026
First page of newsletter with illustration of The First 100: Chicanas Changing History logo and April 2026 date accompanied by announcement of Dr. Mary Mendoza's book, Deadly DivideContinuation of newsletter's first announcement which includes a brief description of Deadly Divide, and an image of author Dr. Mary Mendoza beside an image of the book cover, followed by a green button that reads "Deadly Divide"Short paragraphs with request for help growing "The List" of Chicana historian PhDs" followed by a green button that reads, "add a Chicana historian to the list," and an image at the bottom border featuring a collection of orange marigolds
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Dr. Deena J. González is the fifth Chicana to earn a Ph.D. in History. Listen to her thoughts about the importance and meaning of being a historian, the power of networks and camaraderie, ideas for sharing history widely + more! bit.ly/DeenaGonzalez-oralhistory
Photo of Dr. Deena J. González accompanied by a quote from her oral history that reads, "I think that's part of the legacy that we've established in Chicano and Chicana Studies: we have one another."
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Our first newsletter of the year is out! Highlighting the archive, celebrating the newest Chicana historian Ph.D., and sharing the recording of our most recent Charla y Café 🥳 View the newsletter: bit.ly/tf100-jan2026
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Dr. Gloria Miranda is the 3rd Chicana to earn a Ph.D. in History. Learn about her upbringing in South L.A., becoming a historian on her terms, teaching U.S. history, the power of reflection & mentorship + more! Doctora Gloria Miranda, que en paz descanse, y gracias. bit.ly/GloriaMiranda-oralhistory
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Through Chicana historians’ telling of their experiences in the academy and beyond, we document their impact on the way we do and understand history, as well as who is included in U.S. history. 📚 Visit and share the archive! quod.lib.umich.edu/f/first100?view=reslist;q1=first100
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
THANK YOU to all who have joined us for Charlas🤎Recordings are on our site! ☕Hope to see you 11/14 for “Protecting the Flame: Securing Tenure and Mentoring the Next Generation of Chicana Historians” - amazing scholars will share their wisdom and strategies. linktr.ee/chicanaschanginghistory
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Nov. 14th is almost here! Join us for an exciting Charla☕w/ Dr. Raevin Jimenez, Dr. Rosina Lozano (@rosinalozano.bsky.social), & Dr. Veronica Martínez-Matsuda. Learn about their strategies & wisdom for navigating tenure processes & mentoring future scholars. See you there: bit.ly/nov14charla
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The First 100: Chicanas Changing History @chicchangehist.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
We are so excited about the next Charla y Café☕on November 14 with historians Dr. Raevin Jimenez, @rosinalozano.bsky.social, and Dr. Veronica Martínez-Matsuda! Register at bit.ly/nov14charla or via QR code, and join us to learn about "protecting the flame" of our academic trajectories & community🔥
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