Events

MALDEF Commemorates 50th Anniversary by Honoring the Contributions of Four Individuals in Advancing the Latino Community

Oct 4, 2018 | , ,

San Antonio, TX – MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund), the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization, on Friday commemorated its 50th anniversary during its 2018 San Antonio Gala, which honored the remarkable work and achievements of four influential leaders in advancing the Latino community.

MALDEF HONORS THREE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS LEADERS FOR ADVANCING LATINO CAUSES

Apr 19, 2018 | ,

Washington, D.C. – Renowned broadcast journalist Maria Elena Salinas, civil rights leader Brent A. Wilkes, and Verizon executive Emilio Gonzalez were honored Wednesday at the 2018 MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) Washington, D.C. Gala. The annual event brings together individuals, corporations, and law firms dedicated to advancing Latino causes and civil rights in the United States.

MALDEF HONORS THREE EXEMPLARY LEADERS FOR THEIR ROLES IN ADVANCING LATINO CAUSES

Nov 10, 2017 | ,

(Los Angeles, CA) – California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, former Attorney General of New Mexico Patricia Madrid, and artist and muralist Barbara Carrasco were honored Thursday at the 2017 MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) Los Angeles Gala. The annual event brings together individuals, corporation and law firms dedicated to advancing Latino causes and civil rights in the United States.

MALDEF HONORS EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF THREE INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR ROLES IN ADVANCING LATINO CAUSES

Sep 30, 2017 | ,

(San Antonio, TX) – Texas Senator Sylvia R. Garcia, Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez, and visual artist Jesse Treviño were honored Friday at the 2017 MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) San Antonio Gala. The annual event brings together individuals, corporation and law firms dedicated to advancing Latino causes and civil rights in the United States.

MALDEF HONORS THREE EXEMPLARY LEADERS AT ANNUAL CHICAGO AWARDS GALA

Jun 23, 2017 | ,

Chicago, IL – A diverse group of civil rights supporters, government and community representatives, and notable leaders from the Chicago area and around the nation gathered Thursday night to celebrate the achievements of three exemplary leaders as MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) hosted its 2017 awards gala at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

MALDEF HONORS THREE EXEMPLARY LEADERS AT 2016 ANNUAL LOS ANGELES AWARDS GALA

Nov 12, 2016 | ,

LOS ANGELES, CA – MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) hosted its annual 2016 awards gala on Thursday. The premier Latino awards program brings together a diverse group of individuals, leading corporations and law firms that are dedicated and committed to civil rights. The gala highlights the accomplishments of these groups and individuals in advancing the rights of all Latinos living in the United States.

MALDEF HONORS CONTRIBUTIONS OF THREE INDIVIDUALS IN ADVANCING LATINO COMMUNITY

Sep 10, 2016 | ,

SAN ANTONIO, TX – On Friday, September 9, 2016, MALDEF, the nation’s leading Latino legal civil rights organization, hosted its 2016 San Antonio Gala and honored the remarkable work and achievements of three influential leaders in advancing the Latino community. The annual event took place at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio’s Univision41 anchor Antonio Sánchez served as Master of Ceremonies. MALDEF President and General Counsel, Thomas A. Saenz, delivered remarks highlighting the current challenges and opportunities Latinos face in the effort to secure greater equality.