# @dallashba on LinkedIn

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dallashba_20th-platinum-anniversary-noche-de-luz-activity-7379936746454573056-DyC3
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-03T17:53:52.925+00:00

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✨ 20th Platinum Anniversary Noche de Luz Gala ✨
On September 27, 2025, the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association and the Dallas Hispanic Bar Foundation proudly celebrated a historic milestone: the 20th Platinum Anniversary Noche de Luz Gala at The Joule Hotel Dallas.

We were deeply honored to welcome civil rights activist and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Sylvia Mendez as our keynote speaker. A true civil rights trailblazer, Sylvia’s family’s landmark case, Mendez v. Westminster, helped pave the way for Brown v. Board of Education and forever changed the course of history in this country. Traveling from California to be with us, Sylvia shared her extraordinary story of courage, resilience, and justice. Her words moved us, reminded us of how far we have come, and inspired us to continue the work still left to do. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Sylvia, for honoring us with your presence and for entrusting us with your story on this special milestone celebration.

The evening also celebrated outstanding leaders in our community with the presentation of our Noche de Luz Awards:
🏆 Rudy Rodriguez  – La Luz Award
🏆 Clarissa Benavides  JD AIGP CIPP CIPM FIP CCEP – Corporate Counsel Diversity Award
🏆 Kimberly Cruz – Estrella Award
🏆 Juan Antonio Solis  – Volunteer of the Year
🏆 Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP – Law Firm Excellence Award
🏆 The Honorable Nicole Muñoz Huschka – President’s Award

Despite the challenges facing organizations like ours this year, together we raised over $130,000, the second-highest amount in the event’s 20-year history. These funds will continue to support impactful initiatives, including the Irma C. Ramirez Leadership Program, the judicial externship program, and scholarships for law students at each of our area law schools.

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