Mimi Lozano
Mimi Lozano (born 1933) is an educator and activist for Hispanic rights who co-founded the Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research and is the editor and publisher of Somos Primos, an online monthly publication dedicated to Hispanic heritage. She was named the 2006 Woman of the Year by Costa Mesa, California Assemblyman Van Tran.
Early years
Lozano (birth name: Nohemi Lozano) was born in San Antonio, Texas to Catalino Lozano and Aurora Chapa. Her family moved to Los Angeles, California when she was an infant where she received her primary education. She moved from Los Angeles after her parents divorced and in 1951, Lozano and her sister graduated from Manteca High School in the San Joaquin Valley.
Education
Lozano attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and in 1955, earned her Bachelor of Science degree. That same year she married Win Holtzman whom she met while attending the UCLA graduate summer school. She continued her academic education in UCLA and earned her Master of Public and Recreation Administration in 1957. During her undergraduate studies at UCLA, she was involved in many youth related activities. As an interviewer of Los Angeles Playground Directors for the L.A. County Social Services, she began to see what little understanding existed among the playground directors of the Mexican culture.
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Mama
by: LucianoMum you've always been there for me
Through all the ups and downs
And wears and tears
Giving me love, showing so much care, yeah
Mother I thank you for your love all these years
You've been a source of inspiration
One look in you eyes and my fears were gone
Though my papa had died and you were alone
Like the rock of Gibraltar Mama you stood strong
I say keep on doing what you're doing mama
I love you
Keep on doing what you're doing Sophie
I love you
Keep on doing what you're doing mama
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When the going got rough mum you got though
Whoever thought that you will give up
Though luck
You've proven your faith in the almighty, um-um-um
Sometimes mum, God knows you never knew
Where to find a dime to buy a pair of shoes
And I know it wasn't easy um-um-um
When the tide was high
Sometimes you break down and cry
You never, never, never give up, no way
Mama I love you
I say keep on doing what you're doing mama
I love you
Keep on doing what you're doing mama Sophie
I love you
Keep on doing what you're doing mama
Listen mama when those hands of yours get fever
And you are unable to go further
Just remember I'll be there for you
No matter what mama I'll promise I'll always be there um-um
I say keep on doing what you're doing mama
I love you
Keep on doing what you're doing mama Sophie
I love you
Keep on doing what you're doing mama
Mama, mama I love you
Never stop doing what you're doing mama