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“I’ve been on the host committee for Our Voices since its inception five years ago,” said Peter Cherukuri, Executive Vice President of POLITICO. “As an Indian-American, I have always believed in diverse viewpoints being heard is essential to journalism and democracy.
Our Voices and its Host Committee members have inspired me to join them in making sure that we highlight and celebrate diverse voices in media and in politics during this weekend.”
The Brunswick Group’s David Sutphen, Advisor to The President Valerie Jarrett and Maria Teresa Kumar
Voto Latino’s María Teresa Kumar, who co-founded the organization with Rosario Dawson and has become a vital moving part for Lations, co-hosted the event with David Sutphen for the 5th Annual “Our Voices: Celebrating Diversity in Media” reception on the rooftop of The Hay-Adams Hotel, a stone’s throw from the White House.
Honorary Host Wilmer Valderrama spoke to an audience that included MSNBC Host Karen Finney, Washington Post Columnist and MSNBC Contributor Jonathan Capehart, Reggie Love, CNN Anchor Suzanne Malveaux, Political Commentator Jamal Simmons and Huffington Post’s Miguel Ferrer.
Maria Teresa Kumar with Wilmer Valderama
Kumar has been doing impressive work on behalf of the Latino Community and we call to your attention a recent event at the Newseum on Cesar Chavez which you can check out here.
The omni present Ski Johnson was there to celebrate the occasion the Ski way.
