Joyful and touching goodbye to Gloria Molina, a respected figure in Los Angeles County for decades.
. She was a loving mother, an inspirational artist and a role model for many of us,” LA Plaza CEO Leticia Buckley said. “She exemplified the meaning of by, for, and with the community.” Molina helped create the LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a Mexican-American museum and cultural center.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis looks on during a celebration of life in honor of former LA County Supervisor Gloria Molina at the LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Bertha Molina Mejia, sister of Gloria Molina speaks with her brothers and sisters by her side during a celebration of life in honor of former LA County Supervisor Gloria Molina at the LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 15, 2023.
Friends and family look on During a celebration of life in honor of former LA County Supervisor Gloria Molina at the LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 15, 2023. For Solis, Molina was a companion in the fight for economic, educational and political progress for underserved groups in Los Angeles. Solis pointed fondly to Molina’s organizing against a prison in East L.A. in the 1980s and her quest to increase Latina representation in politics.
The Saturday evening “Celebration of Life” event was not meant only for mourning. It was a celebration of Molina and her community, with live music performed by Mariachi Sol de Mexico, bright purple and white floral decorations and caring jokes told about Molina’s grit and persistence.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
'Sex Education' Star Ncuti Gatwa Says The Cast Has 'Outgrown' The Show, And It Wasn't Always 'Joyful' To Make'When you're telling stories that haven't been seen before, there's always a battle as to how to tell them.'
Leer más »
Texas sends third busload of migrants to Los Angeles in a monthTexas on Thursday sent the third bus this month filled with migrants to Los Angeles in a bid to bring attention to the immigration crisis at the U.S. southern border.
Leer más »
San Sebastian Spanish Lineup: Isabel Coixet, Fernando Trueba, Los JavisOscar winner Fernando Trueba (“Belle Epoque”), “The Secret Life of Words” director Isabel Coixet and “Veneno” writer-director-producers Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo feature among talent behind …
Leer más »
10 French Fries That Are Actually Good in Los AngelesMaybe LA doesn’t have the best fry game, but some places do in fact have great french fries
Leer más »