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Deborah Santana
Deborah Santana in 2019, wearing a floral top
Santana in 2019
Born
Deborah Sara King

(1951-01-30) January 30, 1951 (age 73)
San Francisco, California, United States
Alma materCalifornia Institute of Integral Studies (MA)
Occupations
  • Author
  • business manager
  • activist
Spouses
Children3; including Salvador Santana
FatherSaunders King
Websitedeborahsantana.com

Deborah Sara Santana (née King, born January 30, 1951) is a peace and social justice activist for women and people of color, business manager, author, and former wife of 34 years to the musician Carlos Santana.[1] The couple's three children[2] are: Salvador Santana, a songwriter, band leader, and instrumentalist[3]; Stella Santana, a singer/songwriter/performer[4]; and Angelica Santana, a writer, archivist and film producer.[5] Santana is the daughter of the blues musician Saunders King[6] and Jo Frances King (née Willis). From 1994 to 2007 she was Vice President and COO of Santana Management, which involved working in management of her husband's world-famous band.[7][8] As a philanthropist, Santana founded Do A Little, a non-profit which seeks to empower children and underprivileged women, in 2008.[9][10][11] Santana has also served as a trustee for ANSA (Artists for a New South Africa) and the Smithsonian Institution. She is on the board of directors of the Violence Intervention program in Los Angeles and is a First Century Leader of the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative, as well as a member of the Advisory Committee.[12][13][14] Santana is also a founding donor of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.[15]

In 2005, Santana published Space Between the Stars: My Journey to an Open Heart, a memoir detailing her biracial upbringing as a child of African American and Caucasian parents, and her marriage to Carlos.[16] In 2018, Santana edited and co-published the anthology All the Women in My Family Sing: Women Write the World: Essays on Equality, Justice, and Freedom (Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God), a collection of poems and stories written by 69 women of color.[17][18][19][20] She has also contributed to the anthologies Tutu As I Know Him: On a Personal Note (2006), Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God (2012), Life Moments for Women (2012), and 20 Years - Chokecherries Anniversary Edition (2013).[21]

Santana is credited as a producer on five short documentary films focusing on the Daraja Academy, a free secondary boarding school for high performing girls in need in Kenya, and the work of non-profit partners in South Africa.[22][23] Four of these films were directed by Emmy-award winner Barbara Rick.[24] Santana continues to support the Daraja Academy both financially and by using her celebrity to bring awareness.[25][26]

Santana graduated from the California Institute of Integral Studies and holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy and Religion with a Concentration in Women’s Spirituality.[27]

References

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  1. ^ "Carlos, Deborah Santana divorcing after 34 years". The Mercury News. 2007-11-01. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  2. ^ Rees, Interview by Caroline (2014-12-12). "Carlos Santana: my family values". the Guardian. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  3. ^ Aguado, E. J. (2016-12-14). "Salvador Santana, Son of that Famous Guitarist, Carves His Own Musical Path". Fox News. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  4. ^ "Meet Stella, Daughter of Carlos Santana, An R&B Singer-Songwriter On The Rise". Remezcla. 2015-07-28. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  5. ^ "Meet Later Mom Deborah Santana (Interview by Robin Gorman Newman)". MotherhoodLater.com - World’s leading website, eZine and community for midlife moms. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  6. ^ Meisfjord, Tom (2020-05-29). "The Truth About Carlos Santana's Wives". Grunge.com. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  7. ^ "Deborah Santana". YWCA. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  8. ^ Mulrooney, C. Delia. "An Interview with Deborah Santana". Literary Mama. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  9. ^ "'My Passion, My Philanthropy': Deborah Santana Carries Forward Stewardship Tradition". Women's eNews. 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  10. ^ Danflous, Patricia. "Do a Little, Make a Big Difference". mcall.com. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  11. ^ "Interview with Deborah Santana". mariaramoschertok.com. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  12. ^ "About". Smithsonian American Women's History. 2018-01-16. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  13. ^ "Leadership". Violence Intervention Program. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  14. ^ "Violence Intervention Program". Violence Intervention Program. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  15. ^ "Founding Donors". National Museum of African American History and Culture. 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  16. ^ Lara, Adair (2004-11-22). "With a memoir, Deborah Santana emerges from Carlos' shadow". SFGATE. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  17. ^ ALL THE WOMEN IN MY FAMILY SING | Kirkus Reviews.
  18. ^ "Author Talk: Deborah Santana". Marin Magazine. 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  19. ^ Rhor, Monica (2018-03-27). "Anthology by Deborah Santana celebrates strength, resilience of women of color". Chron. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  20. ^ "All the Women in My Family Sing: Interview with Deborah Santana". MissHeard Media. 2018-05-10. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  21. ^ "Works". Deborah Santana. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  22. ^ "Deborah Santana – iVOW". Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  23. ^ McClain, James; McClain, James (2020-05-28). "Deborah Santana Goes Way Mod in Los Angeles". Variety. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
  24. ^ Rick, Barbara; ContributorPresident; Founder; Films, Out of The Blue; Inc. (2014-09-03). "Celebrating Kathy". HuffPost. Retrieved 2021-09-10. {{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
  25. ^ Yayoi (2014-06-08). "Deborah Santana Host to Benefit Daraja Academy". The Experience Magazine. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  26. ^ "Donor Desk: Deborah Santana". The San Francisco Foundation. 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
  27. ^ "Deborah Santana". www.ciis.edu. Retrieved 2021-08-04.

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