Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Our Local Legends
At 101.1 The Bounce we’re proud to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) by shining spotlight on powerful local voices who have helped shape Arizona through activism, education, service, and leadership.
At 101.1 The Bounce we’re proud to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) by shining spotlight on powerful local voices who have helped shape Arizona through activism, education, service, and leadership.
🌟 Thomas “Tommy” Martinez – El Mestizo
A fearless advocate for justice, Tommy broke barriers as the first Chicano columnist at ASU Press, co-founded Los Abogados, and led student activism through MEChA. His legacy lives in every life he touched with wisdom, courage, and unwavering purpose.
A fearless advocate for justice, Tommy broke barriers as the first Chicano columnist at ASU Press, co-founded Los Abogados, and led student activism through MEChA. His legacy lives in every life he touched with wisdom, courage, and unwavering purpose.
🌟 Señora Maria Luisa Paredes – La Maestra
A legendary educator, Señora Paredes inspired generations at Carl Hayden, East, and South High Schools. A fierce advocate for students and the Mexican community, her impact went far beyond the classroom — and it still echoes today.🌟 Pete Garcia – The Uplifter
From humble beginnings to leading Chicanos Por La Causa, Pete Garcia dedicated his life to expanding opportunity in education, housing, and health care. Through every role, he lifted others — and built a legacy of hope.
A legendary educator, Señora Paredes inspired generations at Carl Hayden, East, and South High Schools. A fierce advocate for students and the Mexican community, her impact went far beyond the classroom — and it still echoes today.🌟 Pete Garcia – The Uplifter
From humble beginnings to leading Chicanos Por La Causa, Pete Garcia dedicated his life to expanding opportunity in education, housing, and health care. Through every role, he lifted others — and built a legacy of hope.
🌟 Bertha Mazon – The Angelita of DES
Born in Guadalajara and raised in Phoenix’s Grant Park, Bertha served 45 years at Arizona DES and led support programs at Friendly House. She was a quiet force of love, dignity, and connection for thousands of Latino families.
Born in Guadalajara and raised in Phoenix’s Grant Park, Bertha served 45 years at Arizona DES and led support programs at Friendly House. She was a quiet force of love, dignity, and connection for thousands of Latino families.
🌟 Betty Villegas – A Voice Arizona Needs
A lifelong housing advocate and now a state legislator, Betty has spent over 25 years fighting for families across Arizona. Her leadership is rooted in compassion, action, and a promise: “I represent you.”
A lifelong housing advocate and now a state legislator, Betty has spent over 25 years fighting for families across Arizona. Her leadership is rooted in compassion, action, and a promise: “I represent you.”
