Evelina Lopez Antonetty, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Evelina Lopez Antonetty

Puerto Rican civil rights activist

Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1922

Place of Birth: Salinas, Puerto Rico, United States

Date of Death: 06-Jul-1984

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Evelina Lopez Antonetty (1922-1984) was a civil rights activist that helped mainly Puerto Rican children with school environments and their education.
Antonetty started the United Bronx Parents in South Bronx, New York which helped children in every way possible.
It helped with bilingual classes, school lunches as well as increased community involvement.
The work that Antonetty did played a large role in why schools across the United States now have bilingual education.
While helping minorities in the Bronx area, Evelina left a big impact on the people and schools.
When Antonetty died in 1984, she left legacy in education equality.
As of 2016, United Bronx Parents remains active in school systems and has spread throughout the U.S.
Antonetty was greatly recognized as an organized and strong leader.