Dorina Hernández
Dorina Hernández | |
|---|---|
 Dorina Hernández in 2023. | |
| President of Soy Porque Somos | |
| In office December 22, 2023 – March 20, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Chamber of Representatives | |
| Assumed office July 20, 2022 | |
| Constituency | Bolívar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dorina Hernández Palomino July 23, 1966 Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia |
| Political party | Soy Porque Somos (2020-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Historic Pact for Colombia (2021-present) |
| Spouse | Dionisio Miranda (m. 1998; died 2021) |
Dorina Hernández Palomino (born July 23, 1966) is a Colombian educator, cultural manager, politician, and a member of the Chamber of Representatives.[1][2] A member of Soy Porque Somos, Hernández is one of the highest-ranking members within the party. Hernández has served as an advisor to the Ministry of National Education and as President of Soy Porque Somos.[3]
Born in Cartagena, Bolívar, Hernández led the quest for San Basilio de Palenque to be recognized as Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2005. In 2022, she became the first Palenquera woman to be elected to Congress.[4][5]
References
- ^ Tatis Guerra, Gustavo (14 October 2018). "Dorina Hernández, visionaria de Palenque". El Universal. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Quién es Dorina Hernández Palomino". La Silla Vacía. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Ospina, Laura Angélica (20 March 2022). ""Llegamos al Congreso para continuar luchando por la dignidad": Cha Dorina". El Espectador. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ Palomino, Sally (30 July 2022). "Dorina Hernández, la primera palenquera en el Congreso: "El racismo en Colombia es solapado"". El País. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ Velásquez, Carol (21 March 2022). "Cha Dorina Hernández, la primera mujer palenquera en llegar al Congreso". Radio Nacional de Colombia. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
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