Library & Archive Lunch Hour: Dr. Helen Rodriguez-Trias and the Fight Against Forced Sterilization

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 at 12 PM ET

Join CENTRO’s archivist Cristina Fontánez Rodríguez and Professor Felicia Kornbluh for a compelling exploration of the life and legacy of Dr. Helen Rodriguez Trias, a pioneering advocate for women’s health and reproductive justice. Drawing from CENTRO’s Archives and Kornbluh’s book A Woman’s Life Is a Human Life, join us in illuminating the struggles women face, particularly in the context of forced sterilization, while uplifting the tireless efforts of those who have demanded justice.

Event Image: José E. Velázquez Papers. Women Protesting Forced Sterilization. Center for Puerto Rican Studies Library & Archives, Hunter College, CUNY.