Connecting with Catherine Anaya

As we enjoy Spring in Arizona, I’m always reminded that summer is just around the corner. In Arizona, that means lots of heat and lots of sunshine, which puts Arizonans at a much higher rate of skin cancer than the national average.

In an upcoming episode of “Horizonte,” I’ll talk to an Arizona physician about Latinos and skin cancer and why doctors are seeing an increase in Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, among Hispanics.

Also, this month on “Horizonte,” you’ll learn about the amazing Mexican playwright Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, who became the first woman playwright in the New World and is considered a national icon of Mexico. I’ll chat with the executive director of Southwest Shakespeare Company about Sor Juana’s play “House of Desires,” written in 1683, which examined the role of women in a time when they were subject to strict moral codes in society. We’ll discuss why her work is just as important today and why you won’t want to miss “House of Desires” when it’s performed on stage this April in Scottsdale.

As we wind down Women’s History Month, I’m reminded of women’s collective power in inspiring and empowering each other through shared stories and experiences.

I was honored this month to moderate the Chicanos Por La Causa Latina Leadership Conversation II, sharing the stage with a group of Latina leaders who talked about their respective education journeys and its impact on them professionally. We also talked about how cultural identity influences their leadership style, some of the challenges they’ve overcome, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Along with many of the students, professionals, and aspiring leaders in the audience, I walked away from this important conversation feeling galvanized by the leadership and important work being done in our community.

Along with catching “Horizonte” on air Saturdays at 6 p.m., you can watch online here or on the PBS app.

Until next time,