MEDIA ADVISORY FOR:
November 19, 2018
CONTACT
Mairead Coogan
Mobile: 505.699.4980
Email address: communications@nhmc.org
ADVISORY
WED. November 28, Washington D.C.:

LOCAL LATINO IMPACT AWARDS HONORS
POLICYMAKERS & ADVOCATES
OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY

National Hispanic Media Coalition
Convenes its 9th Annual D.C. Impact Awards
WASHINGTON D.C. On Wednesday, November 28th, the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) will recognize policymakers and influencers who are working to empower and advance the Latino community, and advocating for telecommunications policies that protect people of color.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT :

Local awards ceremony honoring Washington D.C. trailblazers whose achievements, generosity of spirit, and courage under fire have greatly empowered, benefited and advanced the Latino community.

HONOREES INCLUDE:

U.S. Senator Cory Booker - Outstanding Public Service
Senator Booker has dedicated his life to speaking on behalf of and building opportunities in forgotten communities, especially communities of color.
He has been a leader among Senate colleagues on prison phone reform
and a champion for an open internet.

U.S. Congressman Tony Cardenas - Outstanding Public Service
Congressman Cardenas represents California’s San Fernando Valley
and the American consumer at large. He has been an outspoken advocate
for benefits of media diversity and a leader in Congress
for responsible oversight of media consolidation.

Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP Team - Outstanding Advocates
Representing clients who generally have less money and resources
than their competitors in major industries on which society depends,
Spiegel is dedicated to improving the economic well-being of the communities
and members they serve.

Olivia Bae Wein - Outstanding Advocate
Staff Attorney, National Consumer Law Center
Wein represents the interests of low-income clients
at the federal and state level on energy and utility issues.

WHEN :
Wednesday, November 27, 2018
5:00 pm – Reception
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Remarks
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Program

WHERE :
National Association of Broadcasters
1771 N Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

RSVP :
For press credentials and media inquiries
please email Mairead Coogan at: communications@nhmc.org .


RECEPTION SPONSORS ARE:
Past honorees of the Washington D.C. Impact Awards include:
Senator Robert Menendez, Senator Ed Markey,
Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo, Congressman José E. Serrano,
Congressman Ben Ray Luján, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel and then-FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Michael J. Copps,
and then-Congresswoman Hilda Solis.
The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is the media watchdog for the Latino community, ensuring that we are fairly and consistently represented in news and entertainment
and that our voices are heard over the airwaves and on the internet.
 
We exist to challenge executives and influencers throughout the entertainment and news industry to eliminate barriers for Latinos to express themselves and be heard through every type of medium. NHMC works to bring decision-makers to the table to open new opportunities for Latinos to create, contribute and consume programming that is inclusive, free from bias and hate rhetoric,
affordable and culturally relevant.
NHMC | (626) 792-6462 | info@nhmc.org | www.nhmc.org