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{{Short description|American journalist (born 1954)}}
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For her philanthropic work, Salinas is a recipient of the Intrepid Award from the [[National Organization for Women]], and has been honored by organizations including the [[Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund]], the [[National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials]] and the [[Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute]], among others.
 
In 2017, Salinas was a commencement speaker at [[American University]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.american.edu/media/news/20160419-Spring-Commencement-Speakers.cfm|title=AU Announces Spring 2016 Commencement Speakers {{!}} American University Washington DC|website=www.american.edu|date=19 April 2016 |access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref> and [[California State University, Fullerton]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.fullerton.edu/2016wi/Commencement-Speakers.aspx|title=CSUF News Center - Opera Star and Univision News Anchor to Address Cal State Fullerton Class of 2016|website=news.fullerton.edu|date=15 March 2016|access-date=2016-06-30}}</ref> and received an honorary doctorate from American University. She was presented with the [[Leading Ladies of Entertainment]] accolade by the [[Latin Recording Academy]] in 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leading Ladies of Entertainment |url=https://www.latingrammy.com/en/leading-ladies-of-entertainment |publisher=Latin Recording Academy |access-date=September 11, 2022}}</ref>
 
==Personal life==