The People’s Church in El Barrio honored five women whose leadership and activism helped shape the Young Lords movement during a ceremony Saturday, Oct. 24.
The honorees are Denise Oliver Vélez, Minerva Solla, Cleo Silvers, Connie Cruz and Dr. Johanna Fernández. The event recognized their contributions to the movement and their lasting impact on history and future generations.
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