[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 43 (Monday, March 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E235-E236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING ASHA McKENZIE

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                          HON. RITCHIE TORRES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 11, 2024

  Mr. TORRES of New York. Mr. Speaker, in an era defined by the 
relentless flow of information and never-before-seen levels of 
interconnectedness, some of the people we rely

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most upon are our journalists. Their dedication to bringing the truth 
to light, to fostering public discourse and to accuracy and integrity 
in their reporting is what makes their role that much more pivotal. 
News 12 anchor and reporter Asha McKenzie embodies these qualities, and 
I want to recognize her during this Women's History Month.
  An Emmy and Associated award-winning journalist, Asha has spent a 
decade in service to New York, including eight years spent in our own 
Bronx community, where she dedicated herself to being a voice for the 
voiceless. Her dedication has helped ensure that quality, fact-based 
reporting remains accessible to the wider public, and this effort has 
absolutely aided New Yorkers in staying informed and up to date on the 
most pressing issues we face. Her commitment to amplifying marginalized 
voices is admirable, and a trait we should hope to see within more of 
our media personalities.
  Asha's work has centered primarily around providing coverage on 
pressing social issues. Her award-winning documentary, ``No Blind 
Eye'', is a necessary deep dive into the reality of bullying and school 
violence, a threat so many of our young people sadly face. Her report 
on the Bronx-based startup ``Health in Her H.U.E.'', an organization 
dedicated to ending the racial disparity in healthcare, brought 
critical attention and awareness to this pressing problem and brought a 
potential solution to many New Yorkers. Asha leads by example, and her 
empathetic and insightful contributions have served as a cornerstone 
for journalistic integrity in her field.
  Asha's passion for change and belief that everybody's voice must be 
heard have made her a leader and icon in our community. I look forward 
to seeing more of her phenomenal work and cheer her on as she continues 
to mentor and inspire the youth across New York.

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