LOS
ANGELES, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This
May, the iconic SC venue in Hollywood hosted the twelfth edition of the
Zaragoza Awards. The event, initiated by community leader and
lawyer Pedro Ramos, honors the
resilience of migrants by drawing parallels between their tenacity
and the historical fortitude of General Ignacio Zaragoza during the Battle of
Puebla in 1862. W Publishing House
exclusively covered the event.
The ceremony began with Alonso García Puentes, the Master of
Ceremonies, setting a welcoming tone, followed by an inspiring
address from Pedro Ramos. Engaging
video presentations throughout the evening deepened the audience's
appreciation of Cinco de Mayo's
cultural and historical significance.
Highlighting Distinguished Awardees
The 2024 Zaragoza Awards recognized notable individuals who have
excelled in their professional fields while making profound
community contributions:
Beatriz Ricartti, founder and former president of the
Extraordinary Women Foundation.
María Galleta, leader of "Mothers and Deported Families in Action"
in Tijuana, Mexico.
Jesús Corro López, a key figure in process engineering at
TESLA.
Ruby Flores, who made history as the
first Latina Deputy Chief in the
Los Angeles Police Department, now
leading Operations-Valley Bureau.
Olga Méndez, president of Treasures of Mexico.
Arnulfo Díaz, executive director of the Latino Migrants Foundation
of California.
Martín Cruz, soccer coach for team Halcones.
Oscar Hernández, president of Caspa
Morelos in California.
Deputy Chief Ruby Flores shared her
groundbreaking journey to becoming the first Latina Deputy Chief in the LAPD, overseeing the
largest command in the department. Her personal story, marked by
significant milestones and challenges, deeply moved everyone
present.
Cultural Echoes and Enlightening Speeches
The event also highlighted the fusion of American and Mexican
cultures, with Agustín Corro López beautifully performing both
national anthems, symbolizing the union of these rich heritages.
The night featured key discussions by Raul
Murillo on immigration complexities and Jaime Lucero on Latino community triumphs and
trials. Dr. David Hayes-Bautista
enriched these discussions with his insights into Latino
experiences in America.
The ceremony didn't just celebrate personal achievements but
also emphasized the collective narrative of strength and unity
emblematic of the Mexican-American heritage, which resonates with
the spirit of Cinco de Mayo.
The Zaragoza Awards 2024 set a new benchmark for recognizing
migrant resilience and achievements, reflecting a modern
celebration of historical victory and cultural legacy.
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