Washington, DC- The Imagen Foundation, in cooperation with Honorary Chair Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (D-CA), will host an event to celebrate the contributions that Latinas have made in their communities. At this year's inaugural dinner, seven extraordinary Latinas and Latina Magazine will be honored for their leadership and work. They will be joined by a prestigious Honorary Committee including Congresswomen Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA), Linda T. Sanchez (D-CA), and Loretta Sanchez (D-CA).

The Nielsen Company is the lead sponsor of the evening. Several other major corporations have also joined in sponsoring this event including AT&T, Southwest Airlines, Grifols, Inc., and El Proyecto Del Barrio.

The Imagen Foundation, best known for its annual Imagen Awards which honors positive portrayals of Latinos and Latino cultures in television and film, was established in 1985. Imagen provides access, education, and resources to Latinos in the industry and those looking for careers in entertainment. Imagen has expanded its Awards to include events that profile positive and successful Latino/as as a way to share with the nation their positive influence on society and insight into the U.S. Latino experience.

What: Latina Leaders-Celebrating our Voices Dinner

Who: Congresswoman Hilda Solis (D-CA), Honorary Chairperson
Award Winners:

• Univision Television talk show host, Cristina Saralegui
• NPR/PBS host and former CNN reporter, Maria Hinojosa
• Latina Magazine
• LULAC national President, Rosa Rosales
• National health care advocate, Gloria Rodriguez
• Environmental justice youth advocates from New York's UPROSE, Jennifer Cassamayor, Crystal Castro, and Judith Cardenas

Where: Library of Congress
James Madison Building, Montpelier Room
101 Independence Ave. SE

When: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
6:00 p.m.

CONTACT: Samantha Lasky
PHONE: 202-257-5327
 

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