- Sculpture and exhibition honors 2024 ALX100 honorees and their impactful contributions to communities across Massachusetts -
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, in partnership with Amplify LatinX, announced that the ALX100 Sculpture is on display in the Hall of Fame’s main concourse until December 16. The Basketball Hall of Fame is the only chosen destination in Western Massachusetts to display the exhibit.
The traveling exhibition celebrates this year’s ALX100 honorees. The annual list recognizes and celebrates the contributions of a hundred Latino leaders influencing and shaping the Commonwealth – many are innovators, business owners, elected officials, and leaders.
This year’s exhibit features a specially commissioned sculpture by artist and 2024 ALX100 honoree Patiño Vazquez, representing community unity and the interconnected contributions of the honorees.
“We are honored to be chosen as the only community partner in Western Massachusetts to host this important exhibit,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. “Supporting Amplify LatinX’s mission aligns perfectly with our commitment to celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the power of basketball to bring communities together. This collaboration underscores the enduring impact of cultural unity and collective empowerment within our community.”
The ALX100 Honorees Reception will be held tonight, Wednesday, December 4, from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Basketball Hall of Fame. Cesar Ruiz, the first Latino elected official in Massachusetts and ALX100 honoree, Andrew Melendez, Director of the Latino Economic Development Corporation, and State Representative Carlos González will be in attendance.
“We are thrilled to bring the ALX100 exhibit to Springfield, a vibrant gateway city with a rich Latino history and one of the key cities in Massachusetts for our ALX Business Program,” said Eneida Román, President and CEO of Amplify LatinX. “Hosting the ALX100 sculpture and reception at the Basketball Hall of Fame, a cultural landmark and symbol of excellence and teamwork, celebrates the strength and impact of the Latino community in Springfield and across Massachusetts. Just as sports unite and inspire, this exhibit celebrates the resilience and contributions of Latino leaders throughout the state.”
Media are invited to attend the 2024 ALX100 Celebración Tour at the Hall of Fame. Media inquiries can be directed to Joe Casale, [email protected].
About Amplify LatinX
Amplify LatinX launched in 2017 as a non-partisan, collaborative nonprofit with the mission of advancing Latino wealth, prosperity, and leadership representation in Massachusetts.
The impact of our work goes beyond building wealth for individuals or elevating the profile of a select few: We’re shifting mindsets and equipping the Latino community with confidence and knowledge to take increased responsibility for our collective success.
This is how we are making an impact today:
We are BUILDING the most robust Latino network in Massachusetts.
We ADVOCATE for policies that positively impact our community.
Our ALX BUSINESS PROGRAM offers free bilingual, culturally relevant, and intensive strategic business advice to guide Latino and Latina-owned businesses to the next level. We offer individual consulting and facilitate connections to existing resources, increasing access to capital and equitable contracting opportunities.
We shape POSITIVE, fact-based narratives of Latinas and Latinos and champion established and emerging leaders for highly VISIBLE opportunities.
About the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level—men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors—both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 475 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com and follow @hoophall.