By Belinda Quesada – LatinHeat.com – Photo Not Credited
There is no other figure in the theatrical and film arts who has impacted social change for Latinos as much as
Luis Valdez has. He is unique in his role as father of Chicano Theater and community activist. A living legend who has conquered Hollywood and Broadway. On September 22, 2016 he was recognized by President Barack Obama as one of twelve distinguished Americans to receive the National Medal of Arts Award at a White House ceremony.
