About this episode

This episode highlights The Mary Louis Academy, a Catholic school in Queens focused on empowering young Latina women.

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

People in this episode

Host: Joe Torres

Topics covered

• Catholic schools
• empowerment
• Latina women
• education
• diversity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mary Louis Academy

Places: Queens, East Harlem, New York City

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