In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan (HBAM) will host “Celebrating Latinidad and the Rule of Law” on Thursday, September 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at  La Noria Bistro, 5517 Michigan Ave. in Detroit. 

HBAM is pleased to honor Latinx leaders who are making a powerful impact in advancing the rule of law and justice in our communities.  Among the leaders scheduled to attend are:

• Tania Morris Diaz, pro bono managing attorney, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
• Rudy Flores, chairman, Southeastern Michigan Migrant Resource Council
• Pete Vargas, state organizing director, MI Poder
• Veronica Beltran, asst. director of Student Engagement & Culture, Wayne Law

This special event will highlight stories of resilience, leadership, and advocacy—celebrating the rich contributions of the Latinx community to legal and civic institutions.

To register for the event, visit www.facebook.com/HispanicBarAssociationofMI.

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