THE HISPANIC STAR GALA GATHERED THE MOST IMPORTANT LATINOS AND ALLIES IN THE COUNTRY
The exclusive event honored Martin Cabrera, CEO & Founder of Cabrera Capital, NBC’s Universal Cesar Conde, award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa and Sports Icon and Equality Champions Billie Jean King, alongside Rosie Casals, Founder & President of Sportswomen, Inc.
I had the incredible honor of covering the Red Carpet at the Hispanic Star Gala 2024. The fourth annual The Hispanic Star Gala hosted by We Are All Human, took place on December 12, 2024 at the stunning Cipriani Wall Street. The Hispanic Star Gala recognizes outstanding Hispanics who drive positive change and contribute to the nation’s growth. Latinos are breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and becoming leaders across all levels of society.
The Hispanic Star Gala 2024, hosted by the We Are All Human Foundation, celebrates and honors the extraordinary contributions of the Hispanic community in the United States. This year’s event will recognize leaders for their dedication and impact across diverse sectors.
As a small independent journalist it was such a surreal feeling and incredible honor being next to large publications and being included, I have worked very hard for a decade to make my career possible and it still feels like a dream. See all my red carpet interviews below and the full list of 2024 honorees.
Hispanic Star surpassed its fundraising goals to support its mission of elevating the narrative of the Hispanic community. More than 650 guests celebrated a night full of music, emotional beneficiary testimonials, and powerful messages from honorees. Leaders, celebrities, philanthropists, companies, and activists gathered to honor and recognize the accomplishments of Hispanic Stars, who inspire the community and elevate the true narrative of Latinos as positive contributors to the U.S.
We Are All Human Foundation founder, Claudia Romo Edelman
Red Carpet Interview: MARIA HINOJOSA, Founder & President, Futuro Media
“Thank you so much to Hispanic Star for this recognition. I’ve spent several decades trying to change the narrative and tell the narrative about Latinos and Latinas. And we still have a lot of work to do. Tonight, hanging out with Cesar Conde, Emilio Estefan, Billie Jean King, Rosie Canals, Dr. Q., I’m like, what’s happening? Where are we? Because this is who we are. We know we are not the face of what people are thinking that we are. ” said Maria Hinojisa, Founder & President at Futuro Media.
Red Carpet Interview: MARTIN CABRERA, CEO & Founder, Cabrera Capital Markets and Cabrera Capital Partners
“As Latinos, we have every reason to hold our heads high, to celebrate our hard work, our journeys, our accomplishments, and how the growth of our community is driving prosperity for the whole country. It’s time to redefine what it means to be Latino for those who would put us in a box and tell us that we shouldn’t be in Investment Banking, Asset Management, Real Estate, or Private Equity. It’s time to claim the place we’ve earned through grit, resilience, and determination. Thank you, Claudia and team. Your leadership and dedication are truly inspiring.” Said Martin Cabrera, CEO & Founder of Cabrera Capital
Hosted by: We Are All Human Foundation
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Co-Chairs:
- MARISSA SOLIS SVP, Global Brand & Consumer Marketing, NFL
- LORD MATT SCHECKNER, Managing Partner & Chairman, Advertising Week
- NINA GARCIA, Editor-in-Chief, Elle Magazine
- SANDRA CAMPOS CEO, & President, PetMeds and PetCareRx
- ANDREW HERRERA CEO & Founder, Remezcla
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Honorees:
MARTIN CABRERA, CEO & Founder, Cabrera Capital Markets and Cabrera Capital Partners
MARIA HINOJOSA, Founder & President, Futuro Media
CÉSAR CONDE, Chairman, NBCUniversal News Group
ROSIE CASALS, Former professional tennis player, Founder & President, Sportswomen, Inc.
BILLIE JEAN KING, Sports Icon and Equality Champion
Photo Credit: Hannah Turner Harts/BFA.com
Cesar Conde ignited the gathering with his powerful words, inspiring everyone present. “I believe strongly in the capacity of our Latino community. To overcome any challenge. And for us at the NBC Universal News Group, we feel a tremendous responsibility to play a role and help ensure that our country thrives. Tonight, I’d like to recognize and dedicate this award to the journalists. To the people who have dedicated their lives to doing the difficult work of helping us all understand the complex world that we live in.”
“I want to thank everyone at the We Are All Human Foundation, especially the founder, Claudia Romo Edelman. After going through this evening and learning so much, it’s an eternal honor to share this with Rosie. For more than 50 years, we have worked to provide access and opportunities for all people. We are responsible for the birth of women’s professional tennis, and we’re not done yet.” said Billy Jean King, followed by Rosie Casals. “Listening to Claudia, her motivational conversations with everybody about Latinos and how important it is to be together and prosper and support. This evening, in the words of my friend Billie Jean: ‘Let’s show up, let’s stand up, and let’s speak out.’ Vamos!”
The night was full of color, music, and dancing thanks to the up-and-coming singer Gusi, who performed during the night, and Jacqueline Towers-Perkins, the claimed Auctioneer, who helped raise funds to support the Hispanic Star’s initiatives.
The Hispanic Star Gala brought together distinguished members and allies of the Latino community from diverse fields, including the arts, fashion, media, technology, and social media. Special guests included Emilio Estefan, Grammy & Emmy Award-winning Producer, Director, and Entrepreneur; Karla Martinez de Salas, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue Mexico & LATAM; Willy Chavarría, iconic Fashion Designer; Raúl Rocha, Owner & President, Miss Universe; Meghan Picerno, Coloratura Soprano, Broadway Actor; Deborah Hung, Model & TV Personality; Alfredo Quiñones (Dr. Q), Neurosurgeon; Gina Brillon, Comedian, Writer, Actress; Mauricio Gonzalez, M.D.; Raul Peñaranda, Fashion Designer; and Horchata Soto, Content Creator.
The event’s co-chairs are Nina García, Editor-in-Chief of ELLE, and Marissa Solis, SVP of Global Brand and Consumer Marketing, NFL, among others.
“We will not stop until Latinos are recognized as a vital force driving our country’s growth and prosperity—a world where the Latino narrative shines.”, said Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder & CEO of the We Are All Human Foundation. “This night was a testament to the power of our unified voices.”
GALLERY
The Red Carpet looks were absolutely stunning! Here are some of my favorite looks and some photos I captured of the night.
We Are All Human is a registered 501 (c)3 public charity devoted to advancing Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion for all, with a particular focus on accelerating the progress of Hispanics in the United States. Its biggest platform – the Hispanic Star – is an advocacy-driven platform with convening, mobilizing, and communications superpowers devoted to elevating the potential of Latinos by changing perceptions. Hispanic Star was a finalist on the 2023 Collective Social Innovation Award of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship.
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