Spotlight on Mary Louis Academy in Queens and a new cultural hub in East Harlem

Catholic schools in New York City have long served working- and middle-class families, including Black and Latino families. This week on Tiempo, we highlight The Mary Louis Academy, a Catholic school in Jamaica, Queens, that focuses on empowering young Latina women. The Mary Louis Academy is described on the program as a premier, all-girls Catholic college-preparatory school. The school dates back to 1936 and serves a diverse student body drawn from a wide range of socioeconomic, ethnic and religious backgrounds. "LATINAS" make up 23-percent of the student population. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices