UNION BANK AND KCET HONOR
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH LOCAL HEROES
LOS ANGELES (September 15, 2011) - As part of its ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Union Bank, N.A., has partnered with independent public television station KCET to honor two extraordinary Latinos as local heroes. The honorees are announced as part of the ongoing 2011 Cultural Diversity Partnership, which recognizes and pays tribute to 12 local heroes who are making a difference by improving their workplace, profession, neighborhood, community, region and the world. The 2011 Hispanic Heritage Month honorees are: Jes s Salvador Trevi o and Teresa Campos Hern ndez.
We are honored to celebrate these outstanding Latinos who bring leadership, commitment and creativity to their work and as a result, the communities in which they live and work benefit greatly, said Union Bank Senior Executive Vice President Pierre Habis, head of Community Banking. We are also proud of our expanded cultural partnership with KCET this year, and we look forward to celebrating the achievements and work of many more local heroes as part of our 14-year tradition in Los Angeles.
KCET is excited to join Union Bank as we recognize two incredible local heroes, said KCET President and CEO Al Jerome. Each of the honorees has made a unique and valuable contribution to our Los Angeles community, and we are pleased to introduce them to our viewers through the video profiles airing on KCET throughout Hispanic Heritage Month as we also pay tribute to the many milestones and achievements of the Hispanic community.
The 2011 honorees for Hispanic Heritage Month are:
Jes s Salvador Trevi o is a director, writer, producer, and activist whose projects reflect his social commitment and artistic vision. His career began as a student activist documenting the 1960s Chicano Civil Rights Movement with a super 8 camera. Throughout his career, hes been a participant and a chronicler of current events and issues, reflected in his work in film, television and books, which include Yo Soy Chicano, Chicano Moratorium, Criminal Minds, and ER; his collection of short stories, such as The Fabulous Sinkhole and Other Stories; and his memoir, Eyewitness - A Filmmakers Memoir Of The Chicano Movement. Mr. Trevi o also serves as president of Barrio Dog Productions, and spearheads the Latino arts, history, and culture Web site, Latinopia.com. He is the recipient of the prestigious Directors Guild Award and two Alma Awards for Outstanding Director of a Prime Time Television Drama and as co-executive producer of Resurrection Blvd.
Teresa Campos Hern ndez is a business woman, community advocate and humanitarian. Teresa and her husband Antonio Hern ndez opened Teresitas Restaurant in 1983. Aside from serving meals, Teresitas Restaurant is a place of hope and compassion to those in need. Regarded as the Angel de Los Angeles by many community members, her philanthropic spirit is infinite and her determination to help is commendable. The 77-year-old raises funds the old-fashioned way - by way of a jarrito, or collections jar, in the restaurant and through conversations with her guests. She has helped many womens and community organizations, veterans, senior citizens and victims of national disasters. It is estimated that her grassroots efforts have raised more than $80,000.
In 1998, Union Bank and KCET created the Local Heroes Awards to help celebrate the national commemorative heritage months for various communities throughout Los Angeles. The awards honor outstanding individuals who strive to enrich the lives of others, and in 2011, the awards were expanded to recognize honorees as part of LGBT Pride Month (June). The LGBT honorees were honored during an event held in June.. Additional local heroes were also identified during Black History Month (February); Womens History Month (March); Jewish American Heritage Month (May); and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May). The year-long celebration of diversity will culminate in an awards ceremony in October, where recipients will be formally recognized as part of the Annual Local Heroes Awards.
Throughout the respective commemorative heritage months, KCET airs video profiles of each honoree that highlights how they have made a difference in their community. The 2011 on-air profiles can also be viewed on the Web at kcet.org. KCET also celebrates the rich and vibrant history and cultural diversity being honored with special programs throughout each featured month. Hispanic Heritage Month programming highlights include Paraiso for Sale, Visions of Aztlan, and Twenty-Five Hundred & One. For more information about the Local Heroes Awards, please also visit unionbank.com/heroes.
About UnionBanCal Corporation & Union Bank, N.A.
Headquartered in San Francisco, UnionBanCal Corporation is a financial holding company with assets of $80.1 billion at June 30, 2011. Its primary subsidiary, Union Bank, N.A., is a full service commercial bank providing an array of financial services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, and major corporations. The bank operated 403 banking offices in California, Washington, Oregon and Texas, as well as two international offices, on June 30, 2011. UnionBanCal Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Union Bank is a proud member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG, NYSE:MTU), one of the worlds largest financial organizations. Visit www.unionbank.com for more information.
About KCET
On-air, online and in the community, KCET plays a vital role in the cultural and educational enrichment of Southern and Central California. KCET offers a wide range of award-winning local programming as well as the finest public television programs from ar
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UNION BANK AND KCET HONOR
