Washington, DC– On February 28, Janet Murguía, President and CEO of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), will receive the Community Service Award from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) for her leadership and service to the Latino community. Murguía will receive the award and deliver remarks during MALDEF’s 9th Annual Washington, DC Awards Gala at the Capital Hilton beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The Community Service Award is given to an individual who works on issues, such as immigration and education, to elevate the status of Latinos in the U.S. Murguía will be recognized for her courage, strength, and conviction in speaking for some of the most disenfranchised members of our community.

“When Janet Murguía speaks, she speaks for all Latinos and Latinas. We are proud to have a powerful partner organization in NCLR. Janet is the perfect leader for these times of great importance to the Latinos and the nation,” said MALDEF President and General Counsel John Trasviña.

“MALDEF and NCLR have been great partners since our very beginnings,” said Murguía. “MALDEF has fought for and protected the civil rights of Latinos in the courts and in policy debates for four decades, creating opportunities that have allowed many of us to succeed. At a time when both organizations celebrate 40 years of strengthening America by promoting the advancement of Hispanic families, I am honored to accept this award,” added Murguía.

MEDIA ADVISORY

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