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Amplify LatinX Hosts Inaugural ALX100 Award Reception

  • by Amplify LatinX
  • Thursday October 19, 2023
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Amplify LatinX Hosts Inaugural ALX100 Award Reception

20 LGBTQ individuals recognized

Amplify LatinX hosted its inaugural ALX100 award reception at the iconic Boston Public Library on Thursday, September 14 recognizing exceptional Latinx leaders across Massachusetts who have demonstrated outstanding excellence and made significant contributions in their respective fields and communities. Governor Maura Healey and City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu served as honorary chairs and Governor Healy spoke at the event.

Amplify also unveiled the historic ALX100 exhibition, a first-of-its-kind traveling installation that will showcase the ALX100 honorees and Amplify LatinX collaborators. The exhibition was publicly unveiled at the MFA Boston's Latinx Heritage Night celebration on September 21, 2023 and will later travel across Massachusetts until 2024.

"We are thrilled to launch this historic initiative that promotes and preserves our community's heritage to ensure that Latinx individuals see themselves reflected in various forms of media and literature. The amplification of these stories provides role models for younger generations, inspiring them to pursue their dreams and break barriers. Additionally, these positive representations enable allies from different backgrounds to learn about Latinx traditions, values, customs, and history, fostering cultural understanding, appreciation, and removal of negative stereotypes." emphasized Amplify LatinX Co-Founder Eneida M. Román.

According Amplify LatinX, Amplifiers are leaders, risk-takers, quiet disruptors, and outspoken advocates from all industry sectors, who inspire us each day to uplift our Latinx community. Their stories encompass a highly diverse group of incredible people with distinct histories, professions, cultures, languages, traditions, and identities. The campaign took place during Hispanic Heritage Month.

"The Latino community in Massachusetts is hardworking, strong and resilient. They make incredible contributions to our communities and our economy every day," said Honorary Chair, Governor Healey. "I am proud to celebrate with Amplify LatinX and honor the history, culture, and achievements of Latinos in our communities."

Below are the LGBTQ+ honorees:

  • Andrés Holder, Boston Children's Chorus, Executive Director.

  • Corean Reynolds, City of Boston, Director of Nightlife Economy.

  • Grace Moreno, MA LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director.

  • Isis J. Ortiz-Belton, Eastern Bank, Vice President, Commercial Banking.

  • Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, Lawyers for Civil Rights, Executive Director.

  • Ivanna Solano, Love Your Magic, Co-Founder and Executive Director.

  • Jay Calderín, Boston Fashion Week, Founder/Executive Director.

  • Jim Canales, Barr Foundation, President and Trustee.

  • Jonathan Guzman, Lawrence School Committee, Vice-Chair.

  • Josianne Martinez, Archipelago Strategies Group (ASG), CEO & Founder.

  • Laura Camila Rivera, CAMI Studio, CEO of CAMI Studio.

  • Marcony Almeida Barros, Office of the Governor Maura T. Healey, Deputy Chief of Staff, Access, Engagement & Opportunity

  • Mariangely Solis Cervera, City of Boston, Chief of Equity and Inclusion.

  • Marie-Frances Rivera, Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, President.

  • Mayrena Guerrero, Colorful Resilience LLC, CEO

  • Nicole Ortiz, Crave restaurant and food truck, Owner.

  • Sam Montaño, MA House of Representatives, State Representative.

  • Susana Rodriguez, Family Health Center of Worcester, Director of School Based Health Centers.

  • Wilnelia Rivera, Rivera Consulting, Inc, President & Founder

  • Xiomara Albán DeLobato, Western Mass Economic Development Council, Vice President and Chief of Staff

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