The mile high airwaves of Denver, Colorado, were rocked with a new sound, as the first bilingual radio station in Denver made its debut on August 29, 1985. The station was the fulfilled dream of Florence Hernández-Ramos , the first Latina female president and general manager of a public radio station. The station has a jazz format;… Continue reading First Bilingual Radio Station in Denver 1985
Month: August 1985
Mary Joe Fernandez wins a Main Draw Match 1985
On August 27, 1985, audiences cheered as 14 year old Mary Joe Fernandez won a main draw match at the women’s US Open in the first round. Fernandez was born in the Dominican Republic, and immigrated to the US as a child with her family. Fernandez continued this dazzling start to her career, placing as… Continue reading Mary Joe Fernandez wins a Main Draw Match 1985