Myrna Manzanares

Myrna Manzanares, a Belizean writer and activist, was an advocate for the preservation of Belizean Creole culture and racial justice. Through her extensive oral history work and involvement in various organizations, including the National AIDS Task Force and the Belize National Library Service Board, she left an indelible mark on her community. Manzanares also championed women’s rights, substance abuse prevention, and HIV/AIDS awareness.

Her contributions were recognized with honors, such as the Member of the Order of the British Empire and the Artists Emeritus title by Belize’s National Institute of Culture and History, cementing her legacy as a beacon of cultural pride and social progress in Belize.