Marking the U.S. 250th Anniversary: Elevating the Hispanic Narrative, Celebrating Latino Economic Power, and Unlocking “The Hispanic Opportunity”
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — We Are All Human and The Hispanic Star host their sixth annual Gala on November 19, 2026. The event takes place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. Over 650 executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers across major industries will gather to honor Latino community leaders.
This special night will celebrate Latino culture and economic leadership. U.S. Latinos generate $4.4 trillion in economic output. This ranks as the world’s fifth-largest GDP and grows 2.7 times faster than the non-Latino economy. The Hispanic community stands as the cornerstone of the country’s workforce, housing, and consumer economy. Projected to surpass Germany and Japan’s GDP by 2051, this group represents our nation’s greatest growth opportunity.
This year’s honorees represent Latino leadership across sectors:
- Willy Chavarria (CEO & Creative Director, WILLY CHAVARRIA): Celebrated for redefining global fashion and elevating Latino culture through high-concept design and advocacy.
- Bea Perez (Executive Vice President and Global Chief Communications, Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships Officer, The Coca-Cola Company; Chair, The Coca-Cola Foundation): Honored for her transformational corporate leadership and commitment to global sustainability and community partnership.
- Henry Muñoz III (Activist, Founder & CEO, Cultural Productions): Recognized for decades of pioneering activism, cultural preservation, and philanthropic leadership.
For the second consecutive year, the program will feature the induction of executive marketing leaders into the CMO Hall of Fame, celebrating chief marketing officers who drive Hispanic visibility, representation, and cultural impact across major global brands.
“This year’s Gala will be a milestone moment of visibility, pride, and partnership,” said Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder and Executive Chair of the We Are All Human Foundation. “As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, this Gala is a defining moment to shift perception, unite our strength, and ensure the world sees Latinos for what we truly are: prosperity, power, and progress.”
The evening will shine by a special performance by Cirque du Soleil, created only for the guests of the Gala. Event co-chairs include Gabriel de Alba (GDA Luma Capital Management; Cirque du Soleil), Marissa Solis (NFL), Bing Chen (Gold House), and Karla Martínez de Salas (Vogue Mexico & Latin America). The list of special guests keeps growing, including Maria Hinojosa, former honoree of the Gala (Futuro Media), Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. (USHLI), and designer Cindy Castro (Cindy Castro New York).
Committed to championing and empowering We Are All Human’s work, this year’s corporate partners include American Cancer Society, Avocados from Mexico, Azar Design Co., Bayer, BMS, Cabrera Capital, The Coca-Cola Company, Lerma, Lowe’s, Macmillan Publishers, Monarca Foods Solutions, Paul Hastings, PwC, Reddit, Salesforce, and Sotol Romo. The event also benefits from generous donor support, including a contribution from L’Oréal.
To purchase tickets, explore sponsorship opportunities, and learn about our silent auction visit: https://www.hispanicstar.org/gala.
About We Are All Human
We Are All Human is a 501(c)(3) advocacy-driven nonprofit organization, recognized by the United Nations ECOSOC, devoted to promoting equity, unity, and collective progress by celebrating the best of humanity and advancing shared goals across cultures and sectors.
Through its flagship initiative, The Hispanic Star, the organization focuses on accelerating Latino upward mobility in the United States by elevating the narrative, increasing leadership representation and influence, and fostering unity across industries and communities.
CONTACT: Marisa Garcia de Celis
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