La Raza Honors Sen Harry Reid For Service In Hispanic Communities

Washington, DC—The 2010 NCLR Capital Awards paid tribute to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D–NV) and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R–FL) for their commitment to the policy priorities of the Latino Community. Beverly Robertson, President of the National Civil Rights Museum, received the Capital Award for Public Service. NCLR (National Council of La Raza)—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States— works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.

Pictured from left to right: Daniel Ortega, Chair, NCLR Board of Directors; Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid; Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO; and Beverly Robertson, President, National Civil Rights Museum.

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