Hidden Figuras: Juana Inés de la Cruz

In 1690, an established poet and nun stood up to a notable Bishop for publicly criticizing her intellect as a woman. Subscribe to BESE: http://bit.ly/2ruSGBg Sister Juana Inés de la Cruz is known as one of the most influential writers of the Spanish American Colonial Period, and one of the first published feminists. - Follow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2wtXfkb Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jMqSDS Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jMjQiv New on BESE.com Fencing to The Top with Natalie Vie | Breaking Glass http://bit.ly/BGNatalieVie How To Fix Your Landlord: Folkslore http://bit.ly/FXLRLandlord Jonny Negron's Art: A Depiction of Puerto Rico and The Human Condition http://bit.ly/BMJonnyNegron - Founded by Zoe Saldana, BESE's mission is to broaden and reshape the cultural narrative by shining light on the untold stories that reflect today’s America. We respect all identities and admire the people who have the courage to say, “this is who I am.” We are BESE.