LOS
ANGELES, June 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National
Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) today honored the Los Angeles
Football Club (LAFC) with the Community Impact Award at the 2024
Impact Awards Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
LAFC was recognized for its commitment to multiculturalism and
creating change for marginalized communities, which closely aligns
with NHMC's mission to eliminate hate, discrimination, and racism
toward communities of color.
"It is a humbling experience for LAFC to be recognized by NHMC
along with all of the incredibly talented and deserving honorees,"
LAFC Co-President & CBO Larry Freedman said. "The Community
Impact Award is especially meaningful for our club, because nearly
a decade ago, before we had a stadium, a coach or even a player, we
committed to being a Force for Good and to making a positive impact
in our community. I am proud that we have created a team, fanbase
and experience that truly represents the wonderful diversity of
L.A., and we remain committed to bringing our community together
through the beautiful game."
The annual celebration hosted by NHMC honors the incredible
contributions of Latine individuals in creating a more inclusive
society.
The full list of honorees includes:
Fede Alvarez - Outstanding Film
Director Impact Award
Harvey Guillén - Outstanding Performance in a Series Impact
Award
Issa López - Trailblazer Impact Award
Tatyana Ali - Advocacy Impact
Award
Tubi - For the People Impact Award
The annual Impact Awards Gala is a part of NHMC's overall
mission to spotlight the importance of accurate, fair, and positive
representation in media. Through the coveted Impact Awards, each
year NHMC honors individuals who are truly making an impact,
shifting societal narratives, and setting an example for Latine
communities.
About Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC)
The 2022 MLS
Cup Champion Los Angeles Football Club
has represented the greater Los
Angeles area in Major League Soccer since 2018. The
two-time Supporters' Shield Champions, LAFC is dedicated to
building a world-class soccer club that represents the
diversity of Los Angeles and is
committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for
fans. LAFC's ownership group is comprised of local
leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital,
financial prowess, operations expertise and success in the
fields of entertainment, sports, technology and media. LAFC is
invested in the world's game and Los
Angeles, constructing and developing the 22,000-seat
BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of
Cal State Los
Angeles.
About National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC)
The
NHMC is a women-led 501 (c)(3) non-profit civil and human rights
organization that was founded to eliminate hate, discrimination,
and racism toward Latine communities.
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