NHMC Statement on the Passing of Charles Benton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2015

CONTACT Jessica Gonzalez, NHMC jgonzalez@www.nhmc.org 310-809-2577 (m) 626-792-6462 (o)

NHMC Statement on the Passing of Charles Benton

Pasadena, CA -- Yesterday, the Benton Foundation reported that Chairman and Trustee, Charles Benton, passed away. The following can be attributed to Jessica Gonzalez, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the National Hispanic Media Coalition: "The legacy of Charles Benton will echo throughout history. His accomplishments and distinctions are innumerable. He was a trusted advisor and unwavering ally. He was a pioneer in working towards universal, affordable broadband access, leading to policies that have already begun to connect poor Americans to this critical and life-changing resource. I offer my condolences to his family and colleagues. He will be sorely missed."

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About NHMC The National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a media advocacy and civil rights organization for the advancement of Latinos, working towards a media that is fair and inclusive of Latinos, and towards universal, affordable, and open access to communications. Learn more at www.nhmc.org. Receive real-time updates on Facebook and Twitter @NHMC. ]]>

National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a woman-led 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan, civil and human rights organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism toward Latino and marginalized communities.

We educate and increase Latino visibility from our policy work in Washington, D.C., to our media advocacy work in Hollywood, where we connect, collaborate, and create with talent within the entertainment industry.

We lead the work to eliminate online hate and disinformation across media platforms. We advocate for the Affordable Connectivity Program, Lifeline Program, Net Neutrality protections, and closing the digital divide for Latino and other marginalized communities. NHMC works in partnership with other social justice organizations to safeguard democracy in the United States of America.

NHMC is a not-for-profit, and provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law

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NHMC Statement on the Passing of Charles Benton

NHMC Statement on the Passing of Charles Benton

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