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This month we bring you five individuals who are making their mark on the global arena and, in the process, doing us and the country proud

- Anton San Diego’s

As we continue to face the world’s harsh realities in these challenging times, the least we could do is to cope by finding a sliver of light and inspiration around us. Meet five people who continue to work and change the game in their respective fields; they have managed to rise and make their names known around the globe. May their stories be a source of inspiration to all of us today and in the years to come.

TODD GLORIA

Politics

In the last US elections, there were several Fil -Ams elected to office— from congressional representatives and mayors to state officials. One of them is Todd Gloria, the mayor of the City of San Diego. He’s the first person of color and the first openly gay person to serve in this capacity. In an interview, he was cited as saying that the reason he wanted to be in public office was due to his desire to serve the unrepresented sectors of the population.

Before him, the position has been occupied by 27 of 28 members of the Republican Party, and all white and straight males. In his campaign video, he said, “I didn’t come from privilege. I came from grandparents who were affected by racism but undeterred by it. Where I come from you have to fight for your place in the world. I did!”