The Latino Commission on AIDS will host its annual Cielo Gala on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, kicking off Pride month and celebrating its 29th year.
Those being honored are Dr. Mitchell Katz, president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals; former White House Director of National AIDS Policy Harold Philips; screenwriter and producer Steven Canals; and community activist, Valerie Jimenez-Reyes.
This year’s gala will be held in memory of beloved trans advocate and pillar in the New York LGBTQ+ community, Ms. Cecilia Gentili.
“We are humbled and absolutely thrilled to be joined by amazing leaders and advocates in the fight against HIV and AIDS as we continue our mission for creating safe spaces where all Latinx people can access proper healthcare,” said Guillermo Chacon, president of the Latino Commission on AIDS.
“Latinos remain disproportionately affected by HIV, both in terms of new HIV diagnosis and the total number of HIV cases. We must resist the urge of complacency and continue education and prevention efforts in all communities until we eradicate the virus completely!”
The Cielo Gala is an important platform to recognize the work of those who support the Commission’s goals of ending HIV and AIDS and improving overall health outcomes and wellness for the Hispanic/Latinx community.
Dr. Katz is the president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest public healthcare system in the United States. Under his leadership, NYC Health + Hospitals has become a beacon of hope for those who have historically faced barriers to quality healthcare.
This year’s Esperanza Award celebrates Dr. Katz’s outstanding dedication to public health, particularly his unwavering commitment to serving underserved communities in New York City.
During his tenure as Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy from June 2021 to January 2024, Mr. Phillips played a pivotal role in shaping the Biden Administration’s domestic HIV/AIDS priorities.
His leadership was instrumental in monitoring and implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, ensuring that America’s response to the epidemic was comprehensive, accelerated, and inclusive of the experiences of those at risk of and living with HIV.
Philips’ invaluable contributions have left a lasting impact on HIV/AIDS advocacy and policy. The Compañero Award serves as a testament to Mr. Phillips’ unwavering commitment, leadership and dedication to ending the HIV epidemic.
In a cultural landscape often marked by silence and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, Steven Canals emerged as a powerful voice for those affected by the epidemic.
Drawing inspiration from his own experiences and the stories of those within the LGBTQ+ community, Canals has dedicated himself to amplifying narratives that have long been marginalized. Beyond the screen, Canals has consistently leveraged his influence to effect real change.
Canals is being honored with the ILKA Award, named after the late actress and advocate Ilka Tanya Payán, for his tireless efforts in advocating for people living with HIV/AIDS, dismantling stigma, and expanding access to resources.
The award was presented by POSE actor, model, singer, and activist Laith Ashley.
The Denis Deleon Voz the Compromiso Award honors the selflessness and commitment of persons living with HIV and AIDS who dedicate themselves to enlighten the public about the disease and support others who are affected by it.
This year, the Latino Commission on AIDS is honoring Valerie Jimenez-Reyes due to her relentless organizing efforts with Housing Works and activism in the HIV and AIDS space.
After testing positive for HIV in 1989, Jimenez – Reyes has been a devoted advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as those suffering from homelessness, substance use, and mental health disorders in New York City.
The 2024 Cielo Gala was hosted by Dominic Colón, actor and producer.The night l also featured a fashion show by Brazilian designer and project runway alum, Layana Aguilar.
Three-time Grammy-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra along with DJ Missy B will provide live entertainment during the event.
The event was well attended, close to 300 people were in attendance, people from all over the USA were in attendance at the iconic event space at Cipriani wall Street. See More great videos like these , in in our World Liberty TV, Latino Channels by clicking here.
Questex’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC New York) and International Beauty Show (IBS New York) return to the Javits Convention Center March 3-5, 2024.
Co-locating to offer beauty and wellness professionals nearly 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, where hundreds of brands will be selling at professionals-only prices.
IECSC and IBS are planning for unprecedented events in 2024, including expanded educational opportunities and new and revitalized onsite experiences.
Plus, attendees can experience both shows at no additional cost, enabling them to walk both exhibit show floors, and attend any of the free classes at either event.
“We are pleased to introduce fresh classes and experiences to this year’s co-located New York Shows, featuring our new Master Class education series, the What’s New for You Zone, and the Say Yes to You Hub,” says Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, partnership and event director, Questex’s Beauty & Spa Group.
“Our objective is to equip members of the beauty and wellness communities with the necessary tools and support for success.
Whether it’s access to top-tier education and instructors, cutting-edge products and techniques, or competitive prices on client essentials, our shows are crafted to elevate attendees and foster their professional growth.”
IECSC NY will have its curated Conference Education — a diverse range of paid classes featuring speakers with unique expertise, all aimed at providing the essential knowledge and insights to elevate and grow businesses, as well as the free Product Focused Education offerings — informative sessions and workshops led by top exhibitors and offering a deep dive into a specific product or service.
All attendees from either event may participate in product focused sessions for no additional fee.
Say Yes to You Hub – Located on the IBS NY Show floor, the Say Yes to You Hub is an area for attendees to relax and recharge, with a schedule of offerings that focus on enriching their personal well-being.
On Sunday, complimentary headshots and chair massages will be offered. On Monday and Tuesday, enriching content on mental health, gut health, emotional intelligence, body alignment, spiritual energy, and more will be featured.
What’s New for You Zone – Located on both the IBS and IECSC NY Show floors, is a place to check out an exciting collection of first-time exhibitors.
This is a great opportunity try a new line, engage with a company new to the show floor, or be the first to test a product new to the market.
The Powerhouse Pavilion: Celebrating Black Beauty Entrepreneurs has been revitalized for 2024! The pavilion will feature stage presentations by iconic Black beauty entrepreneurs such as Faatemah Ampey, Keya Neal, and Monae Everett, plus new panel discussions, hosted by elite industry educators. Highlights of those panels include:
Quest Zero: As part of Questex’s Quest Zero initiative, the company’s ongoing commitment to be Net Zero by 2050, IECSC and IBS are collaborating with GLO™ (Green Life Organization) Salon Recycling, which provides zero-landfill recycling solutions for the salon industry, as a Recycling Partner to reduce salon and spa waste on site at the show.
Attendees will notice strategically placed GLO Recycling bins throughout the show to collect various forms of waste including hair, plastic bottles, electronics, soaps, brushes, hair color, foil, gloves, nail polish, perfumes, aerosols, and other flammable materials.
IECSC New York 2024 exhibiting brands include: Celluma, Circadia, Dermalogica, Eminence Organic Skin Care, HydraFacial, Face Reality Skincare, FarmHouse Fresh, Glymed Plus, LightStim, Silhouet-Tone USA, Procell Therapies, Repechage and more!
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Sheynnis Palacios is a 23-year-old mental health advocate and audiovisual producer from Managua, Nicaragua. She usually prefers to be behind the camera, but she’s come out of the wings because she believes in finding solutions for as many of the world’s problems as she can.
As a problem-solving kind of person, she put herself through the communications program at her university by working in her mom’s snack business.
When the business faltered in an economic crisis, her mother migrated north to find a better job, and she became the economic and emotional support for her grandmother and young brother. Her cause this year will be mental health, which stems from her own experiences with anxiety.
Coming from a country where this issue is rarely addressed, she started an accessible initiative called “Understand Your Mind,” in which she interviews a specialist on emotional care in her television segments.
She has also produced events and other audiovisual projects on this theme. Her goal in life is to work in the service of humanity, by running a newsroom and producing content and commercials for international brands.
In her spare time, she rescues cats and dogs, and loves a good mental game and puzzle. Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe competition late Saturday night in El Salvador, the first to wear the crown from her country.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios at the Empire State Building New York city on the 86th floor. See her exclusive interview in our World Liberty TV , Fashion Channels by clicking here.
NOLCHA FASHION Designers Spring/Summer 2024, Showcase: The Nolcha Shows are a leading award winning event, held during New York Fashion Week, for independent fashion designers to showcase their collections to a global audience of press, retailers, stylists and industry influencers.
Over the past eleven years the Nolcha Shows have become established as a platform of discovery; promoting cutting edge innovative fashion designers through runway shows and exhibitions.
The Nolcha Shows have built an acclaimed reputation as a hot incubator of new fashion design talent and are officially listed by New York City Economic Development Corporation; offering a range of cost effective options to increase independent fashion designer’s recognition and develop their business.
The successful showcase consistently receives positive media coverage including features in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, New York Times, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, NBC and Inc and supported by brands including smartwater, Rusk, Vitamin Water, American Airlines, Don Q Rums and Landrover.
The NOLCHA Fashion Show 2023, had the following designers participate at the Iconic Mercedes Benz Showroom NYC. Vitruvius, often abbreviated as “Vs.,” is a forward-thinking fashion collective reshaping the boundaries of fashion by merging art, technology, and sustainable design.
Tina Tandon: is a NY based FIT trained Indian-American Fashion designer, having her fashion knowledge and experience fine-tuned with the likes of Top European Fashion brands – ESCADA and CHRISTIAN LACROIX under LVMH.
Oh Polly: Through our fashion-forward designs, we aim to bring pleasure, entertainment, and moments of celebration into our customers’ lives. From vibrant party dresses that make hearts skip a beat, to playful and trendy everyday wear that sparks joy, our products are carefully crafted to evoke positive emotions and create unforgettable moments.
New York Culture Club: is a fashion collective revolutionizing the way we perceive fashion through groundbreaking technology solutions. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, NYCC has embarked on a journey that goes beyond conventional fashion, seamlessly integrating non-invasive, microelectronics into their apparel and accessories.
So many other designers who were also showcasing their lines of clothing. Our World Liberty TV, has covered the NOLCHA Fashion Week for close to 10 years.
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FASHINNOVATION Worldwide Talks & Vendor Showcase -2023: Fashinnovation was born with the main purpose of fostering positive transformation in the industry. Education is essential, innovation is what gives the right direction and action is what changes the world!
Fashinnovation Gives is a space dedicated to elevate institutions that we believe in and that are changing the world for good.
Founded by Jordana Guimaraes Co-Founder, Fashinnovation and Marcelo Guimaraes Founder, Fashinnovation.
We are CONFERENCE, We Are Connection, We Are Community Throughout the day, guests Experience Talks by Leaders in the Industry, an Exhibition of TECH and Fashion Brands, Startup Pitch for Investors and a Cocktail Networking event.
World Liberty TV, Team Has Been Covering Shows, Vendor Showcases and these kind of talks for Jordana Guimaraes and her company for over 13 years.
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VICTOR De SOUZA Fall/ Winter Line Fashion Show-2023 : Since the inception, Victor dE Souza has practiced sustainability by creating timeless pieces with quality and care reminiscent of traditional couture. Victor dE Souza’s “Conscious Couture” is a lifestyle that is committed to beauty, integrity, being set apart as well as conscious production.
Committed to the traditional art of couture, Argentinian born Victor dE Souza is a New York local who provides meticulous craftsmanship coupled with artistry.
The Victor dE Souza product line is focused on formal wear, beauty & lifestyle accessories. His thoughtful production is served with a finished element that is detailed by hand, using high quality materials and personally designed for the client’s fit while minimizing wasted materials.
The patterns used are hand designed, measured and graded, by Victor himself. These pieces are truly timeless, garnering art that will last and can be passed down from one generation to another. Sustainability – Responsibility – Accountability – Beauty – Longevity. See Victors 2024, line in our World Liberty TV, Fashion Blog by Clicking here.
Nardos Spring Summer 2024 collection fashion show: Nardos Imam is a renowned fashion designer who has developed a strong reputation for creating high-end, luxurious, and elegant garments. She was born and raised in Eritrea, where she was surrounded by sound of her mother’s sewing, inspiring her to pursue a career in the fashion industry when she moved to the United States. After graduating, she began her career working at Richard Brooks—a luxe fabric stores in Dallas.
In 2012, Nardos decided to launch her own fashion house – NARDOS Couture. Her designs have been seen on many celebrities, making her one of the most sought-after designers for evening wear, couture and bridal wear, ready-to-wear clothing and accessories. Her understanding of fabrics and silhouettes are what make each piece individually special and timeless.
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DENNIS BASSO SPRING SUMMER 2024 COLLECTION: Dennis Basso’s inspiration for Spring-Summer 2024 is the style, strength and grace of great American families across the generations. Icons of American style, these confident, free-spirited women embody the freshness and vivaciousness of New World glamour.
Breezing across a ballroom or floating across a garden patio, poised, polished and perfectly modern, this is occasional day dressing and special evening wear crafted for summer resorts and sunny winter havens. Visions in silk chiffon, satin faced organza and embroidered lace; point’ d’esprit, four-ply silk and gazar capture the soigné mood.
Man-tailored jackets with a feminine twist, petite evening boleros and urbane jumpsuits mingle with stunning one-shouldered silhouettes, flared cocktail dresses and flowing gowns in a shimmering palette of pale blue, midnight black, polka dots, bronze, copper and white. Handmade flowers add a touch of couture magic.
Ready for anything, free of restraint, poised to take on the world with panache, these are our American beauties.
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