Anita N. Martinez, the first Hispanic member of the Dallas City Council and a longtime arts leader, has died at 100. Martinez served on the council from 1969 to 1973, breaking barriers and paving the way for Latino representation in Dallas. She also founded the city’s oldest arts organizatio n, the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, inspiring generations through culture, confidence and dance. Known for her bold spirit and her signature “Anita Pink,” Martinez remained deeply connected to her community. She leaves behind a legacy of leadership, culture and opportunity. This story was originally reported for broadcast by NBC DFW. AI tools helped convert the story into a digital article, and an NBC DFW journalist edited it again before publication. ...read more read less