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2 unusual facts about Romana Acosta Bañuelos


Romana Acosta Bañuelos

Acosta, daughter of poor Mexican immigrants, was born in the tiny mining town of Miami, Arizona, on March 20, 1925.

Later that year, Mayor Sam Yorty presented her with a commendation from the County Board of Supervisors, and Acosta established a college scholarship fund, the Ramona Mexican Food Products Scholarship, for poor Mexican-American students.



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