The new play 'A Woman Named Gloria' celebrates the life of accomplished L.A. politician and activist Gloria Molina.
Irene CruzThe new play " A Woman Named Gloria " celebrates the life of accomplished L.A. politician and activist Gloria Molina . Gloria Molina died last year at the age of 74
The trailblazing L.A. County politician and activist left a mark on Southern California: the first Latina in the California State Assembly, L.A. City Council and L.A. Board of Supervisors. A play celebrating her life recently opened at Casa 0101 in Boyle Heights. It centers around a young woman visited by the ghost of Gloria Molina.
The play highlights moments in Molina's life - like protesting the Vietnam War - and helping introduce legislation to protect Latina women. Playwright Josefina Lopez brought the story to life - even interviewing Molina's family to capture her essence.
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