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For what award was Hilda Solis the first female recipient?

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Award

  • John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award

  • Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award

  • Cesar Chavez Legacy Award

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Hilda Solis was the first female recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in 2012. The award is given to individuals who have demonstrated courage in their public life. Solis was recognized for her work as Secretary of Labor, where she championed policies to help working families and protect workers' rights.
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