2024 Atlanta Dinner Program Book

as of 4/17/24

Dear Friends, Supporters, and Allies,

Welcome to the HRC Atlanta Dinner & Auction!

As the Co-Chairs of this remarkable event, it is our profound pleasure to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you. Tonight, we gather not just to celebrate the strides we’ve made in the pursuit of equality but also to reaffirm our commitment to the work that lies ahead.

The Human Rights Campaign has been at the forefront of advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, and your presence here signifies a shared vision—a world where everyone is embraced for who they are, regardless of whom they love.

This evening’s dinner and auction are a testament to the power of community and the generosity of spirit that defines our great city of Atlanta. The funds raised tonight will fuel our ongoing initiatives, support our advocacy efforts, and bolster the programs that empower our youth and allies.

As we enjoy the festivities, let us also remember the importance of our cause. The fight for equality requires tenacity, compassion, and the courage to stand up against injustice. Together, we are a formidable force for change. We are thrilled to have you join us for an evening of inspiration, celebration, and action. Let’s make this a night to remember!

With heartfelt gratitude,

Jen Slipakoff and Javier Guillermo Co-Chairs, HRC Atlanta Dinner & Auction

CITY OF ATLANTA

55 TRINITY AVE, S.W.

TEL (404) 330-6100

May 4, 2024

Dear Neighbors:

As the 61st Mayor of Atlanta, I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to the attendees of the 35th Annual Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Dinner & Auction. Although I am unable to join you all this evening, I am happy to report that leaders within my administration are with you tonight, as well as members of my LGBTQ Advisory Board and my colleagues on the Atlanta City Council.

Atlanta is a group project. Through our Division of LGBTQ Affairs, led by Mr. Malik Brown, and our Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board – we’re working to advance equity and progress for our LGBTQ+ residents, employees, and visitors.

Since last year’s dinner, we have achieved remarkable milestones. I declared 2023 as the Year of the Youth in Atlanta, marking the official beginning of my commitment to make Atlanta the best city in the world to raise a child. Throughout the Year of the Youth, we invested millions of dollars in Atlanta’s young people and youth-serving organizations. We hosted our Inaugural Youth Pride Festival + Summit, welcoming LGBTQ youth and families for a fun-filled day where we provided resources, activities, and communitybuilding opportunities. Additionally, we launched Atlanta’s first-ever LGBTQ Youth Mentorship Pilot, connecting a group of young LGBTQ+ Atlantans with our city’s most accomplished LGBTQ+ adults.

Alongside my esteemed colleagues on the Atlanta City Council, we paid tribute to our hometown icon and Atlanta Public Schools alumnus, RuPaul, by proclaiming March 10th as RuPaul Day in the ATL. To commemorate this occasion, we welcomed our partners from the Rainbow Book Bus to Atlanta, where we distributed nearly 1,000 LGBTQ+ banned books to Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ youth and families. In an era marked by efforts to restrict access to information and educational material, the City of Atlanta proudly stands in solidarity with all children. In furtherance of the Rainbow Book Bus’s mission, my Office made a $5,000 donation to support their life-saving efforts.

Last month, we proudly announced that Atlanta had been chosen as the first-ever U.S. city to host Global Black Pride. We are thrilled for yet another opportunity to welcome visitors from around the world and showcase Atlanta’s unique culture, southern charm, and diverse communities on the global stage.

Serving as your Mayor is the highest honor, and I remain steadfast in my dedication to Moving Atlanta Forward for all residents, including our beloved LGBTQ+ community.

Sincerely,

Mayor Andre Dickens

Andre Dickens MAYOR

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May 4, 2024

To all the attendees of the 2024 Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Dinner,

Welcome to Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District and the LGBTQ+ Capital of the South!

Tonight’s dinner celebrates all the work you have done to achieve equality for LGBTQ+ people in Georgia, while remembering there is more work to be done. As a member of the Congressional Equality Congress, I am proud to be your ally uplifting your voices in the House of Representatives. We are strongest when we work together, and I am confident that by working with everyone at tonight’s gala, we will build a more equitable country for everyone–no matter who you love, or how you identify.

Once again, welcome to Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District and enjoy tonight’s event. You are co-conspirators for justice and I am always ready to support the Human Rights Campaign and anyone working to achieve full equality for LGBTQ+ people.

Yours for the People,

Nikema Williams Member of Congress

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SAM PARK MINORITY WHIP

REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 107

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May 4, 2024

Welcome to the 36th Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Dinner and Auction!

It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to the 36th Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Atlanta Dinner and Auction! HRC's Annual Dinner is a celebration of the great strides we have made in fighting for human rights and the equality of all, and a reminder of the work that remains to be done to live up to the promise of America

As the first openly gay man elected to the Georgia State Legislature, I was provided the opportunity to serve because of leaders who broke barriers and paved the way for the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders such as Cathy Woolard, Karla Drenner, Simone Bell, Alex Wan, and Jeff Graham. In partnership with organizations like HRC along with donors and supporters like you, we have the power to ensure all members of our LGBTQ+ family have the freedom to thrive and are treated with equal dignity and respect.

Together, we have made progress in the State of Georgia – the cradle of the civil rights movement. In 2004, the Georgia State Constitution was amended to prohibit same-sex marriage. Ten years later, same-sex marriage became the law of the land Along with recognizing and reaffirming the equal dignity of LGBTQ+ Americans, we fought and we won the constitutional right to marry the person we love. This year during the 2024 legislative session in Georgia, nearly 20 anti-LGBTQ laws were introduced, many focused on attacking transgender youth. We defeated every single one of them.

As a member of the Georgia LGBTQ Legislative Caucus, we will continue to fight for our rights and overcome the challenges we face to make progress for our community by building and strengthening our diverse coalition. So tonight, let us celebrate the progress we have made and stand firm in our commitment to human rights and equality. Tomorrow, let us stand united in common purpose and get back to the hard work of continuing the march toward freedom, equality, and justice for all.

Yours in service,

Rep. Sam Park

Minority

Whip, Democratic Caucus

Georgia State Representative District 107

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ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL

MATT WESTMORELAND ATLANTA CITY HALL

COUNCILMEMBER 55 TRINITY AVE SW, SUITE 2900 POST 2 CITYWIDE

May 4, 2024

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the 36th HRC Atlanta Dinner & Auction!

It is wonderful to be together this evening to celebrate the progress made by this terrific organization and recommit ourselves to the work still ahead.

As a former teacher and school board member here in Atlanta, I am incredibly grateful for HRC’s efforts to support and protect our kids especially those who have come under increased attack this year by lawmakers here in Georgia and across the country. These last few months have been a vivid reminder of our collective responsibility to build a society where our young people can love themselves for who they are without denying their identities or questioning their self-worth.

As a native Atlantan, I was incredibly proud to be one of the four openly LGTBQ people sworn into Atlanta’s City Council in January 2022 And I am excited about the work led by Mayor Andre Dickens and our Division of LGTBQ Affairs as evidenced by everything from our highest-ever score on last year’s Municipal Equality Index to the City’s first-ever financial investment specifically for Atlanta’s transgender community. More to come on all fronts

My sincere thanks and appreciation to each of you who work every day to help build an equitable, inclusive, and diverse Atlanta for all who call this incredible city home.

Please reach out if I can ever help from City Hall.

Sincerely,

Matt Westmoreland

ALEX WAN 55 TRINITY AVENUE SW COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 6 SUITE 2900

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 (404) 330-6049 awan@atlantaga.gov

April 18, 2024

Greetings!

On behalf of the Atlanta City Council and the citizens of Atlanta, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 36th Annual Atlanta Human Rights Campaign Gala Dinner & Silent Auction.

I am a proud member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people plus community, and I am especially proud to serve with two other openly LGBTQ+ colleagues on the City Council. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with HRC in the work to achieve equality for all LGBTQ+ people and to ensure the City of Atlanta continues to be inclusive and welcoming to everyone.

As we enjoy this wonderful evening and all that makes our community special, let us each reaffirm our passion and commitment to HRC – by becoming a member for the first time, volunteering, or increasing your financial support.

Please accept my warmest regards and best wishes as we share this special occasion together.

Sincerely,

Alex Wan

Atlanta City Council District 6

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GEORGIA YOUTH JUSTICE COALITION

DAN BRADLEY HUMANITARIAN AWARD

The Georgia Youth Justice Coalition is a youth-led collective that cultivates youth leadership in democracy. Our work to engage communities, activate young Georgians, and promote civic education empowers young Georgians as changemakers within their communities. By fostering a culture of deep engagement and collective support, GYJC ensures that the voices of youth are valued, amplified, and harnessed as we shape the issues that impact our lives, including racial justice, public education, LGBTQ+ rights, climate change, and community safety.

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LEON ALLEN & WINSTON JOHNSON COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

It all began in 1989 when a group of friends (Mark Cline, Alan McArthur, Michael Del Giudice, Jason Shadix, and the late Duane Garrett) returned from a trip to Charleston, SC. As they reflected on the events of the weekend, they recalled the drag ball they attended and thought, as Alan has said, “Athens needs this.” The planning for the first Athens Drag Ball began. Vernon Wall, aka Coretta Scott Queen who performed with an Atlanta charity Camp Drag group called The Armorettes. The Boybutante committee asked Vernon Wall to coordinate the Ball’s drag entertainment. The Boybutante committee wanted to give the Ball an air of genuine respectability so the decision was made to make that evening’s Ball a benefit for local charities; and the Ball was christened the “Boybutante Ball: A Night of a Thousand Barbras”. With each passing year, the Boybutante Ball continued to draw larger and larger crowds, becoming one of Athens’ favorite and long-standing annual event traditions. In 1996, the Boybutante Committee made the decision to incorporate, becoming the Boybutante AIDS Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization. With over a million dollars raised, the Boybutante AIDS Foundation, Inc., remains committed to “partying for a cause” by creating fundraising events that better our community with efforts of inclusion and equality.

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NIK HARRIS

HRC SPEAKER

Shenika “Nik” Harris (she/they), is a queer gender non-conforming attorney, activist, and speaker. She is a native of Tallahassee, Florida and obtained her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Florida A&M University and her law degree from Florida State University. She is licensed to practice law in Florida and Washington DC.

Nik currently serves as the Vice President, Strategic Outreach & Engagement for the Human Rights Campaign and previously served as the LGBTQ Consumer Advocate for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This position was appointed by Commissioner Nikki Fried and was the fi rst LGBTQ position to a member of the Florida Cabinet. Prior to this appointment, Nik served as Senior Attorney at the Florida Department of Transportation and as a prosecutor at the Florida Department of Health. Nik conducts training on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is certi fi ed by Cornell University in Diversity & Inclusion.

She was the fi rst Black woman elected to serve as Vice-Chair of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) National Board of Governors. She serves on the boards of Ruth’s List and IGNITE Women’s Services, is Vice-President of the Dolphin Democrats (Broward County’s LGBTQ Democratic Caucus), Vice-President of the Florida LGBTQ Democratic Caucus, serves on the Broward County Sheriff’s Social Justice Task Force, the Broward State Attorney’s Advisory Council and is a BIG in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Pride Program. In 2020 she was selected as a Victory Empowerment Fellow, one of eight people selected from across the country. She was elected as a Biden Presidential delegate in 2020 representing Florida’s 22nd Congressional District.

One of her proudest achievements is the founding of “Thou Art Woman”, a signature open mic event, with her friend and fellow attorney Ghenete “G” Wright. The event series celebrates LGBTQ women and their allies through performance and visual art. Attorney Harris has been the recipient of countless awards, including the 2019 Ruth’s List: Women Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award; and the 2020 recipient of the LGBTQ Leadership Award by the Florida Diversity Council. She is an awardwinning Toastmaster and speaks across the country in support of equality.

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CONGRESSWOMAN LUCY MCBATH

SPECIAL GUEST

Representative Lucy McBath is a wife, an author, and an advocate, but the most important title she will ever hold is “Jordan’s Mom.”

On Black Friday in 2012, McBath’s son, Jordan Davis, was sitting in the back seat of a friend’s car at a gas station. A man pulled up next to them, complaining about the “loud music” they were playing. The man pulled out a gun and fired 10 shots into the car, hitting Jordan three times, and killing him.

After Jordan’s death, McBath dedicated her life to preventing other families from experiencing the same pain she did.

McBath left her 30-year career as a flight attendant at Delta Airlines to become the National Spokesperson and Faith and Outreach Leader for Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

In 2017, after the mass shooting that killed 17 people at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, McBath knew she had to stand up and run for Congress.

Since taking her oath of office in January of 2019, McBath has sought bipartisan solutions to end gun violence, uplift small business and our economy, protect and serve our nation’s veterans, and lower the cost of health care and prescription drugs.

A two-time breast cancer survivor, Representative McBath knows how important it is to protect those with pre-existing conditions and ensure all Americans have access to quality, affordable care. McBath partnered with Senator Warnock to introduce a bill that would cap insulin costs at $35 a month for seniors on Medicare. The legislation was signed into law by the President and went into effect in 2023.

McBath has supported H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, a bipartisan bill to ensure that everyone with preexisting conditions is covered. McBath also introduced legislation requiring Medicare to cover hearing aids, and her bill was included in H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act. This landmark, bipartisan legislation would lower the cost of medication, stop big pharmaceutical companies from ripping off families, and reinvest billions in innovation and the search for new cures and treatments.

McBath has been instrumental in passing Red Flag laws as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law so that loved ones and law enforcement have more tools to get guns out of the hands of those who may pose a threat to themselves or others. For the first time in over two decades, McBath helped procure funding to study gun violence as a public health epidemic.

In August of 2019, McBath’s bill, the HAVEN Act, which protects veterans in need, was signed into law by President Trump. The Washington Post called this bipartisan piece of legislation the “biggest bill passed” by a freshman this Congress. She has been called “an effective lawmaker” during her first year in Congress, and “one of the House Democratic Caucus’ most important voices.”

To protect the education of our children, five measures led by McBath were included in the landmark Higher Education Act, a bill to improve the quality of education, lower the cost of college, and expand opportunity for students across America.

McBath also led bipartisan legislation in December of 2019 to modernize data collection practices and improve epidemic preparedness at the Centers for Disease Control. In March 2020, she secured the $500 million she requested as part of the COVID-19 relief package.

STATE SENATOR KIM JACKSON

SPECIAL GUEST

An Episcopal priest from the rural South, Kim made Georgia home over a decade ago. After graduating from Furman University, Kim volunteered as an EMT and led her colleagues at Emory’s Candler School of Theology to advocate for Criminal Justice Reform in Georgia. Upon receiving her Master of Divinity, Kim commenced her vocation as an Episcopal priest. Over the past 10 years of ministry, she has served as a college chaplain, a nationally renowned consultant and preacher, and a parish priest. As the Vicar of the Church of the Common Ground, Kim co-creates Church with people who are experiencing homelessness in downtown Atlanta.

Kim Jackson serves as Senator for Georgia State Senate District 41, representing portions of DeKalb County. Kim works every day to build a safer, fairer, and more prosperous Georgia, and bring the diverse voices of her district to the Capitol: immigrants, refugees, and people living on the margins.

In her first years, Kim has defended our voting rights against relentless attacks; authored life-saving legislation for stalking victims which passed both chambers unanimously; secured unprecedented funds for Black farmers; started serving as co-chair of the Mental Health Caucus; and earned appointment to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. In this year’s session, Kim passed legislation to create an Address Confidentiality Program for victims/survivors of domestic violence, stalking violence, and human trafficking.

Kim and her family live in Stone Mountain. She and her wife are stewards of a small urban farm in Georgia that hosts goats, ducks, honeybees, rabbits, and chickens.

TRISTAIN PANUCCI DUPREE

DRAG QUEEN

She is your First Trans Miss Joining Hearts. The Sweet, Petite, and Sassy but always Classy Miss Tristan Panucci Dupree. Representing Atlanta by way of Charlotte, North Carolina. This diva has captivated the stage since moving to Georgia 10 years ago. A true charity queen to the core, you can catch her perform alongside Ruby Redd for birdcage bingo, at Myah’s house of love or Shameless Sundays with Kyra Mora. In her spare time she likes to hangout with friends, try new restaurants or interior decorate.

I think that when I leave this earth I hope that I left a lasting impression. I’ve performed for the biggest crowds where there was only standing room to small crowds that made me feel unsure. But luckily my confidence has always carried me through and I’ve done my absolute best. I don’t know what my final goal is in all of this but I sure am enjoying the ride. Be on the lookout for me. XXO

You can follow her social media to see where she’s performing next!!!

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Instagram: @playgirlbunnie

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SOPHIA DASHING

PERFORMER

How did you get started in music? I started singing and writing music when I was 6 years old. I grew up singing in choirs and loved being in the dance studio any chance I could get. Performing in general has always felt like my safe space. I was signed to a professional dance agency at the age of 8 and have been dancing and singing since. Expressing myself through music is what has made the most sense to me in this life form at a really young age, so I’m beyond blessed to be living out my dreams and passions as a female musician.

How would you describe your genre of music? I would describe my genre as mostly pop with hints of R&B. I’m inspired by and listen to both genres, so will always find ways to blend and incorporate both of them into my sound.

When and how did you get your start professionally? I released my first single in 2021, working with Grammy Award-winning engineer Jeremiah Adkins, songwriter and vocal producer Amore Jones, and Eks for production. We have such a great ebb and flow, and I’ve now created five songs with all of them. I also worked with Grammy-nominated Pierre Medor on two of my singles, ‘Bad Boy’ and ‘Divine.’ I’m so grateful to have found an amazing team to put out music with professionally.

Where are you currently in your career? Currently in my career, I am eight months in and enjoying every single second. I write a new song every day and am constantly creating. I’m speaking with a booking agent, and as of right now, I am rehearsing for upcoming performances. I’m so excited to get out on the stage and perform my music!

Favorite song ever produced? My favorite song I’ve ever done is a tie between ‘Bad Boy’ and ‘way i,’ my latest single. Both make me want to dance in different ways and really bring out the dancer in me.

Moment that changed your career the most thus far? I’ll never forget when I was asked to perform at Atlanta Pride last year on my 20th birthday! As an LGBTQ+ artist, that meant so much to me, especially since I’ve been attending Atlanta Pride since I was 16 years old. I was ecstatic to perform, but COVID-19 protocols ended up cancelling the festival for 2021. I will be performing there this year though!

Any recent releases? Yes! My most recent release is a song called ‘way i.’ It’s a vibey R&B track for when you need to get in the mood, light candles and lounge, or simply connect to the relatable, sensual message of desire and longing for more in a relationship.

Anything you’re working on now that you can tease? I’m currently working on my next single, which is a ballad. I’m so thrilled to put this next song out because I’ve never done an emotional song before. It’s a heartbreak song, so get the tissues ready. @sophiadashing

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AARON GOLDENBERG

@AARONGOLDYBOY

Aaron Goldenberg is an actor, comedian, and viral content creator based in Atlanta, GA. He has over 1.5M followers on Instagram and TikTok. Raised in Miami, FL, he began acting at a young age and he holds a BA in Psychology, with a minor in Theatre from Florida International University. His previous television appearances include The Righteous Gemstones (HBO), Swarm (Prime Video), and First Wives Club (BET+). Aaron is now developing original film and TV projects in the Hollywood Studio system with Evan Mirzai, the newly elected co-chair of the WGA’s LGBTQ Writers Committee, and Mirzai’s production banner House of M. Aaron can next be seen in Bad Monkey (Apple TV+) and the feature films We’re So Dead and Festival of Trees . Aaron is one half of the super-viral duo THE MEAN GAYS.

JAKE JONEZ

@JJAKEJONEZZ

Jake Jonez is a viral content creator based in Atlanta. Boasting close to 1M followers and over 15M likes on social media, Jake got his start by posting his bold personality online and has seamlessly segued into playing comedic characters and releasing original music. Jake best describes his content as humor with a side of sexy and dash of gay. Jake is releasing his first EP this summer, following the release of his debut single CITRUS. He’s also developing original film and TV projects in the Hollywood Studio system with Evan Mirzai, the newly elected co-chair of the WGA’s LGBTQ Writers Committee, and Mirzai’s production banner House of M. Jake just co-starred on ENGLISH TEACHER for Hulu and FX and appears as one half of the super-viral duo THE MEAN GAYS.

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DANA GOLDBERG

COMEDIAN

As seen on TBS, ABC, LOGO, and Last Comic Standing, veteran comedian Dana Goldberg is a force of nature on stage. With performances at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The Comedy Festival produced by TBS and HBO, and the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland; her quick wit and playful stage presence have her earning loyal fans across the country and abroad.

A crowd favorite, Goldberg has become a triple threat combining her comedy, hosting, and live auction talents to become one of the most sought after entertainers on the circuit. Voted one of the “Top Five Funniest Lesbians In America,” Curve magazine raves, “Goldberg is one of the brightest lights in a stellar comedy landscape.” Advocate.com named Goldberg one of the top three LGBT comedians in the nation.

In addition to headlining clubs, theaters and festivals around the country, Goldberg has performed at and emceed dozens of high profile events and has shared the national stage with luminaries such as President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, former President Bill Clinton, Meryl Streep, Katy Perry, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez, Carol Burnett, Sir Elton John, Mariah Carey, Shonda Rhimes, and many more.

Combining her gift of humor with humanitarian efforts, Goldberg has raised over 20 million dollars for non-profits around the country in the fight for marriage equality, LGBT rights, women’s health, and HIV and AIDS education and prevention. As the youngest child in a single parent household run by a Jewish mother in which two of three kids are gay, Goldberg helps keep most of the comedy venues and half of the psychotherapists in the country in business.

For more information on Dana Goldberg visit www.danagoldberg.com

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The Human Rights Campaign is actively working to advocate for the rights and lives of the transgender and non-binary community–but we all must do more–can we count you in?

As LGBTQ+ people and allies, we have a responsibility to fight for EVERYONE in our movement. Now is the time to get loud, get visible, and spread awareness on behalf of transgender and non-binary people. So please take the actions below–but don’t stop there.

The more people who show they care, including allies and trans and non-binary people who speak up for the most marginalized in our community, the more hearts and minds we will change.

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99%

49% of CEI-rated employers allow employees the option to selfidentify as LGBTQ+ in anonymous employee engagement surveys or as part of data collection on confidential employee forms or in the HRIS system.

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2021 CEI… major employers have adopted workplace gender transition guidelines.

87% of CEI-rated employers explicitly include gender identity as a part of their non-discrimination policy.

OF FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES have non-discrimination protections that include gender identity, UP FROM 3% IN 2002.

Over its 19-year history, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index has been the driving force for the adoption of equitable workplace policies, practices and benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in the United States and beyond. Participating companies know that building an LGBTQ+-inclusive workplace is not just the right thing to do, it is also the best business decision and allows companies to attract, retain and engage top talent. Their commitment to building inclusion has only strengthened over the past year, with a re

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600+ of all CEI-rated businesses offer transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage while also eliminating blanket exclusions for medically necessary care in all other employer-sponsored plans.

GIVE THE GIFT OF EQUALITY

This year, celebrate your loved ones, holidays or other special occasions by giving the gift of equality! Gift a membership to the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, host a fundraiser to benefit our work, sign up for our wedding registry or donate in someone’s memory! Each donation includes an HRC membership and furthers the fight for full LGBTQ+ equality.

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The Human Rights Campaign Foundation works to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to care for their families, earn a living and live open, honest and safe lives at home, at work and in the community. The HRC Foundation is a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

WHAT WE DO

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality. Since 1980, we have been fighting for a better future for LGBTQ+ Americans. We are now working tirelessly to pass the Equality Act, which will soon head to the U.S. Senate for consideration, fight back against a multitude of anti-LGBTQ+ legis-lation in states nationwide and ensure everyone in our community is treated with dignity and respect. While our opponents are emboldened and on the attack, the Human Rights Campaign and our grass-roots army of more than 3.2 million members and supporters are energetically defending the rights we’ve gained and ramping up our fight for full equality across the board.

ANTI-EQUALITY LEADERS AND LEGISLATION

The alarming spate of anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced across the country in 2020 has continued to surge in 2021. These include bills that would prohibit transgender youth from receiving genderaffirming care and bills that would prohibit transgender youth from participating in sports. This wave of anti-transgender legislation harkens back to the surge of anti-transgender bathroom bills that hit state legislatures in 2016, including North Carolina’s HB2. We remain committed to aggressively fighting these threats to equality by those who seek to undermine our rights. HRC will do whatever it takes to protect the rights and fundamental equality of every LGBTQ+ person in this country.

B U IL DING A ND DEM ONS TR AT ING POLITICAL P OWER

HRC’s decades-long work to build political power has uniquely positioned us to reach LGBTQ+ and ally voters who prioritize equality on the ballot, also known as Equality Voters. HRC has identified 57 million Equality Voters nationwide who, if they turn out to vote, will support pro-equality candidates. HRC’s early and sustained year-round engagement in battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin bolstered historic turnout in 2018 and 2020 producing pro-equality outcomes at every level of government. In 2019, HRC’s mobilization of Equality Voters in Virginia, where lawmakers had repeatedly blocked proequality bills over many years, produced groundbreaking progress for LGBTQ+ Americans in the South. These victories led to the Virginia Values Act becoming law, making Virginia the first state in the South to advance statewide nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people.

ADVANCING EQUALITY IN OUR DAILY LIVES

The HRC Foundation improves the lives LGBTQ+ people by building understanding and shaping the public debate of LGBTQ+ people and the challenges they face through innovative research and public education campaigns. We also change the policies and practices in the institutions that shape our everyday lives (hospitals, schools, workplaces, and more) and empower strategic partners, community advocates, and allies through convenings and capacity-building. Guided by these theories of change and seeking to prioritize work impacting those who are multiply marginalized, we have 11 cuttingedge programs advancing equality in the U.S. and beyond.

All Children - All Families is the only national program dedicated to LGBTQ+ inclusion in child welfare (foster care and adoption agencies) that provides resource development, technical assistance and training.

Public Education & Research produces written resources and conducts original quantitative and qualitative research exploring the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people.

Global Partnerships provides capacity-building and leadership development opportunities to LGBTQ+ advocates from around the world to strengthen movements and advance global LGBTQ+ equality.

HBCU Program is the only national project that partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities on establishing an LGBTQ+-inclusive campus climate.

Health & Aging provides resources and training to help thousands of healthcare facilities adopt inclusive policies and practices to better serve LGBTQ+ patients and employees.

HIV & Health Equity develops public education and capacitybuilding programs to address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black and Latinx communities.

Religion & Faith provides faith leaders with opportunities and tools to stand up for equality even as opponents attempt to weaponize faith against LGBTQ+ people.

Transgender Justice Initiative leads economic empowerment programs, capacity-building initiatives, community engagement efforts, and public safety education campaigns that combat the discrimination faced by transgender people.

Welcoming Schools is the only bias-based bullying prevention program in the nation to provide LGBTQ+-specific training and resources with an intersectional lens, developed for use in elementary schools.

Workplace Equality advances equality for LGBTQ+ workers through the adoption and implementation of inclusive policies, practices, and benefits in the U.S. and beyond.

Youth Well-Being provides professional development to over 5,000 youth-serving professionals annually, through the annual Time to THRIVE conference, webinars, participation at major national convenings, and by amplifying the stories of HRC Youth Ambassadors. The program also convenes HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council.

Course is FREE

Participants are paid $500 stipend ($50/week)

For LGBTQ+ Black & Brown and trans & non-binary young adults ages 18-30

Meets weekly for 10 weeks via ZOOM

Includes resume writing and job application support

Covers computer skills and digital literacy

Helps you SET GOALS and go to the Next Level

STAND OUT, STAND PROUD

Nordstrom is honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in our celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and commitment to safeguarding equal rights for all.

Whoever you are, whomever you love—we see you, we hear you and we stand with you.

We all have ambitions. And working together, valuing each other and respecting our uniqueness creates the best environment for us to achieve them.

Our ambition is bold, to help the world get to net zero by 2050 or sooner. That’s why we value diversity and put being inclusive at the heart of how we operate. It’s also why we’re recognized as a top employer by the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.

If that sounds like a culture you would thrive in, explore bp.com/careers

At Cox, inclusion is much more than a word. It’s at the very core of our values. We thrive on what makes us different, empowering our people, clients and communities to build a better future for the next generation. No two employees look or think the same. And we prefer it that way!

Learn how we’re united by our uniqueness at coxenterprises.com/inclusion.

Jacinta Jones Watson, Cox Enterprises

LOVE OUT LOUD

FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS

MGM Resorts International has a longstanding commitment of supporting the LBGTQ+ community. Through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts in our workplace, policies and operations, MGM Resorts is proud to be the first in the gaming and hospitality industry to offer same-sex health benefits and has expanded supplier relationships to include LGBTQ+-owned businesses. From the casino floor to corporate headquarters, MGM Resorts strives to stand out as one of the leading companies for workplace equality and has pledged a corporate responsibility to providing resources for EVERYONE to live and thrive as their authentic selves. MGM Resorts proudly supports the Human Rights Campaign.

For change to happen, someone must challenge the status quo. We’re proud to support the work of the Human Rights Campaign and use our voice to uplift those left behind and those on their way, ensuring everyone has the right and advantage to fully participate in the global economy.

Opportunity for all.

When we work to facilitate a diverse, inclusive workforce, we unlock our creative spirit and create the tomorrow we wish to see. For everyone.

LIVE, VIRTUAL OR BOTH

We’ll help you decide. HUMAN

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LOVE AND

ACCEPTANCE

RISE ABOVE ALL .

Proud to support the Human Rights Campaign.

Building a brighter future

We’re moving boldly forward as we advance equity in our workplace and the communities we serve. Southern Company is committed to promoting a culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard.

southerncompany.com/boldlyforward

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Empowering the engine of progress.

Mercedes-Benz is proud to support the 2024 HRC Atlanta Gala Dinner & Auction.

By investing back into the communities where we live and work, Mercedes-Benz is striving to build a more inclusive and equitable world. Join us in driving change and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

That’s why Randstad remains committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and LGBTQ+ rights.

everyone deserves a seat at the table

At Randstad, we know workforces that accurately represent their communities are more productive, more innovative and happier places to work. We believe everyone deserves a workplace where they not only feel welcome but are supported to do their best work.

That’s why Randstad remains committed to supporting LGBTQ+ communities, their allies and the rights of all workers to fair, equitable and representative workplaces.

To learn more about how we’re helping our customers build those workplaces, visit RandstadUSA.com/about/diversity-inclusion today. representative

Kilpatrick is proud to sponsor the HRC Atlanta Dinner and Auction.

The HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN salutes our National Partners based in the ATLANTA area.

THANK YOU