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Salina EsTitties (Jason De Puy)

Gender: Male (she/her in drag)

Sexuality: Gay

DOB: 8 October 1990

Ethnicity: Nicaraguan, Panamanian, Honduran

Nationality: American

Who is José Lino Álvarez Sambulá?

José Lino Álvarez Sambulá (born in 1937 in Sangrelaya, Honduras) is a Honduran professor, lawyer, and activist recognized for his work on behalf of Garifuna communities and his contributions to the country's education and cultural spheres. He founded the National Garifuna Ballet, initially known as the Afro-Honduran Cultural and Dance Group, which aimed to preserve and promote Garifuna culture through music and dance.

In addition to his cultural work, Álvarez Sambulá has had a distinguished career in education and unions. He served as the first president of the Honduran Secondary Education Teachers' Association (COPEMH) from 1963 to 1971, where he worked to defend teachers' rights and improve the Honduran education system.

His commitment to social struggles and the defense of the rights of Garifuna communities have left a significant mark on the history of Honduras, consolidating his position as a key figure in promoting Afro-descendant identity and culture in the country.

¿Quién es José Lino Álvarez Sambulá?

José Lino Álvarez Sambulá (nacido en 1937 en Sangrelaya, Honduras) es un profesor, abogado y activista hondureño reconocido por su labor en favor de las comunidades garífunas y su contribución al ámbito educativo y cultural del país. Fue el fundador del Ballet Nacional Garífuna, inicialmente conocido como el Grupo Cultural y de Danzas Afro Hondureñas, con el objetivo de preservar y promover la cultura garífuna a través de la música y la danza.

Además de su labor cultural, Álvarez Sambulá ha tenido una destacada carrera en el ámbito educativo y sindical. Se desempeñó como el primer presidente del Colegio de Profesores de Educación Media de Honduras (COPEMH) entre 1963 y 1971, donde trabajó en la defensa de los derechos de los docentes y en la mejora del sistema educativo hondureño.