Join ¡Pleibol! project collaborator, Mark Ocegueda , as he talks about the significant impact women’s community teams had in local Latino neighborhoods. These teams allowed women to assert their autonomy and athleticism at a time when women were often discouraged from playing sports.

This video is one of eleven produced by our project collaborators for ¡Pleibol! digital learning activities and engagement.

⚾️ Check out the online exhibition and learn more about ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues: https://americanhistory.si.edu/pleibol

🎥 Join curators, museum staff, and community members in our virtual exhibition opening celebration:    • ¡Pleibol! Virtual Exhibition Opening