Californians are touting the lasting impact of Gloria Molina's political activism after she announced that she has terminal cancer.
Molina, 74, broke barriers as the first Latina elected to several legislative positions in California. "People both revered her and feared her," a political scientist said.March 15, 2023, 9:25 PM UTCGloria Molina, 74, made history when she became the first Latina to be elected to the California State Assembly, the Los Angeles City Council and the L.A. County Board of Supervisors.
Molina, who wrote that she's lived a"long, fulfilling and beautiful life," is being recognized for her longstanding battle to improve conditions for residents, especially in Latino neighborhoods. “She was so politically savvy — she had this smile and was very approachable, but when you dealt with her, she could be ruthless,” he said.
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