Since the early 1700s, women of Spanish/Mexican origin or descent have played a central, if often unacknowledged, role in Texas history. Tejanas have been community builders, political and religious leaders, founders of organizations, committed trade unionists, innovative educators, astute businesswomen, experienced professionals, and highly original artists. Giving their achievements the recognition they have long deserved,...
Christal M. Jackson Cristal M. Jackson Teresa Palomo Acosta
A celebration of the voices of women of color in prayer
Women of color pray and have prayed out of necessity for survival, out of love for the Divine and because we believe in the power of prayer. Prayer has been the prevailing force behind the education of our children, protection and courage for our men, hope for our daughters and the balm that heals sorrows. --from the Introduction
Prayers by women around the world--from China and Japan, to Syria and Ghana--to African American, Asian American, Native American and Hispanic women in the United States including:
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A celebration of the voices of women of color in prayer
Women of color pray and have prayed out of necessity for survival, out of lo...
