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Local Hero: Areva Martin
Areva Martin is a nationally recognized leader in the realm of law as well as the realm of advocacy for children with developmental disabilities. Through concerted, grassroots outreach programs and legal initiatives, her organization's efforts have evinced significant gains in the quality of diagnosis and treatment options available to the families of thousands of special needs children in her South Los Angeles community.
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Local Hero: Billy Mitchell
Billy Mitchell's passion for jazz music has earned him acclaim from his peers and taken him to destinations all over the world. When he realized that many young, talented musicians in his own community were being deprived of the opportunity to pursue the same passion, he resolved to start a program that would help them find their own success in music.
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Local Hero: Millicent "Mama" Hill
After retiring from her 40-year profession as an LAUSD school teacher, Millicent "Mama" Hill continued to educate and empower the at-risk children who needed the most guidance in her community. Her affable demeanor and talent for teaching, right from her living room, have made her home a place of solace and peace in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
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Local Hero: Shonte Henderson
Shonte has worked for Los Angeles county for more than 20 years as a As a judicial assistant to Judge Leland Tipton's felony court in Bellflower, Shonte Henderson coordinates every aspect of the courtroom into one cohesive whole. She's accomplished and organized, but her real acclaim comes from her own personal victories against breast cancer, as well as her strident support for several different fundraising organizations that fight the disease she miraculously overcome four times. She is a shining example of perseverance and positive attitude to everyone in her community.
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Programming: Hispanic Heritage
KCET produces the Emmy® winning Los Niños en Su Casa, the Spanish language companion to A Place Of Our Own. KCET's two Peabody Award-winning daily informational television series are designed for parents, grandparents, and childcare providers of young children....
Local Hero: Ruebén Martinez
"My Message to young people has always been and will continue to be 'Read today, Lead tomorrow." Ruebén Martinez's contribution to the Latino community is defined by his dedication to his businesses, Librería Martinez Books & Art Gallery and...
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Local Hero: Raul & Maria Salinas
"Changing communities to create a better world is not just an individual responsibility, but a personal and satisfying journey." Maria S. Salinas Advocating on issues facing women has been a defining role for Maria S. Salinas throughout her work...
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Local Hero: Judge Rudolph A. Diaz
"Gratitude I have for the inspiration that others have provided to me in the past, motivates me to give back to my community." From his early days as a as a staff attorney of the Los Angeles Center for...
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Local Hero: Antonia Hernández
"Committed leadership transcends, impacting not only our local families and communities but the well being of our nation." Nationally recognized for her commitment to the betterment of underserved communities in Los Angeles and beyond, Antonia Hernández joined the California...
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Local Hero: Dr. Gay Q. Yuen, Education
Dr. Yuen has made it her life's mission to make the educational experience of immigrant children a positive one.
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