Episode 37: Jovita Idar U.S. Mint Women’s Quarter Series

Jovita Idar U.S. Mint Women’s Quarter Series Photo: U.S. Mint Jovita Idar U.S. Mint Women’s Quarter Series is unique and representative of her life’s work. Some women don’t just speak up… they stand firm when it matters most. Jovita Idar was one of those women. A journalist, teacher, and activist, she used her voice to fight for the rights of Mexican Americans at a time when injustice was often ignored. When Texas Rangers tried to shut down her newspaper, Jovita didn’t step aside — she stood in the doorway and refused to let them in. Now that’s courage. She believed in education, equality, and the power of the written word to spark change. And today, her legacy reminds us that sometimes history is shaped not in grand halls… but right at the front door.  Courage, bravery and commitment – we will say her name and tell her story.   Let’s say her name Javita Idar and honor her design on the reverse side of the U.S. Mint’s Women’s series Quarters, There are words inscribed that say it all  – they are words that describe her commitment to change. Javita Idar U.S. Mint Women’s Quarter Series design shares words of her life experience.   I had a chance to visit the Mexican American Civil Rights Institute in San Antonio Texas and sit down with Sarah Gould, Executive Director. She shares Jovita’s story and how the Mexican American Civil Rights Institute honored her Quarter.  Stay with me… this is a story of strength you won’t forget. Plan a visit to San Antonio – Check out the websites: San Antonio Tourism Mexican American Civil Rights Institute