United We Did It. On May 10th, 2011, Hollywood and Broadway stars joined forces with news anchors, entertainers, Latino health advocates, business leaders, community members and elected officials in supporting the Latino Commission at its annual gala, Cielo Latino.
Cielo Latino, the largest fundraiser for Latino/Hispanic AIDS initiatives in the U.S, came alive this year with the theme AIDS Unmasked, which unveiled the many issues still affecting people living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma and health issues such as diabetes and hepatitis.
The event was hosted by Emmy Award-winning reporter, WNBC's News 4 New York, Tom Llamas. Celebrity attendees included actors Rosie Perez, Lupe Ontiveros, Tony Plana, Wilson Cruz, Steve Guttenberg,Yancey Arias, and Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza. The Grammy-nominated salsa band the New Swing Sextet was the Commission’s headline performer, along with DJ Henry Knowles.
If you have any questions, please call Annie Mulgrew, Development Officer, at 646-375-4440 or amulgrew@latinoaids.org
