Bea Zamora and Dr. Mario Aguilar are two community members have Contributed to the Latino for well over 40 years. Their involvement in the movement goes back to their college days. Bea grew up in Los Angeles and Mario in San Diego. At Hoover High School, Mario was president of COPA (Chicanos Organizing for Atzlan).

In order to continue receiving her father’s death benefits her mother told her she had to enroll in college. So that was Bea’s next move. She enrolled in Mt. San Antonio Community College. They both have encouraged not only their own children but other young people to attend college. Their own children have been involved in Danza since they were young. Today their grandson is also involved in Danza.

In 2017, they formed a 501(c)3 with the goal of educating and preserving the culture and traditions of indigenous mestizo livening both Mexico and the United States.

After viewing this podcast you will not only know more about Bea and Mario but you will feel so much pride because they are members of the community.

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