He also is founder of House of Mexico, established ”to share, celebrate, educate and promote the rich art, culture, and history of Mexico to San Diego and its visitors.” [1] He was born in San Diego and is the son of Luis Morones and Laura Carega, and grandson of Mexican Union leader Luis N. Morones[2] He grew up in the area of Barrio Logan in a Catholic Mexican-American family.
[4] Enrique graduated from Saint Augustine High School in 1974 and was awarded a four-year scholarship to the University of San Diego where he studied a wide variety of subjects including psychology, oceanography, French and karate.
[8] On several occasions Morones has represented the Border Angels on television, including an interview by Tucker Carlson on the Fox News Network in January 2016.
Gente Unida (GU), is a California based non-profit 501c3, focused on providing services and arts and culture programs in response to the challenges of immigrants along the US and Mexican border.
GU is called to highlight those working for social justice and to find collective means to feed, protect, clothe, comfort and engage those in our community that have limited access to resources due to their nationality and undocumented immigration status.
[13] Enrique Morones is the co-author of "The Power of One: The Story of the Border Angels" with Richard Griswold del Castillo, published by San Diego State University Press.