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Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner Saturday, March 12, 2022

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Welcome Welcome to the 2022 HRC Los Angeles Dinner! We are so incredibly thankful to be able to host in-person events again, and we’re absolutely inspired by all of the beautiful activists and supporters joining us here tonight. This event would not be possible without our guests, corporate partners, silent auction donors, table captains, and of course, the admirable work of our dedicated volunteers and HRC Staff Partners. The Human Rights Campaign is successful because of you. Tonight, we come together to celebrate and honor those who fight so hard for equality and support the efforts of the Human Rights Campaign across the state, country, and globe. While tonight’s dinner is an important part of the work, it doesn’t stop here. As we prepare for the 2022 midterm elections, this year promises a tough fight to enact pro-equality legislation and put pro-equality candidates into offices across the country. We must acknowledge how much work still lies ahead. The continued attacks on our LGBTQ+ community, particularly those against our Trans and BIPOC siblings, increase every single day. State legislatures around the country have been introducing a record number of anti-Trans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills, such as those recently passed in Florida and Texas, and passing them at an alarming rate. HRC will continue to push The Equality Act, which has been passed in the House of Representatives but stalled in the Senate. This essential piece of legislation would establish explicit, permanent protections against discrimination based on an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity in matters of employment, housing, access to public places, federal funding, credit, education, and jury service. Additionally, it would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in federal funding and access to public places. Polling before and after the introduction of The Equality Act shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans support federal non-discrimination protections. The time to pass The Equality Act is NOW. We’ll also be heavily involved in Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts in support of like-minded candidates throughout the year at Prides, political events, across the Greater Los Angeles community, and beyond. From canvassing to phone banking, we’re pushing full speed ahead. There are many ways for you to be a part of our work, and we welcome you with open arms. Volunteer information is placed at each of your tables. When we are called to serve, we show up. We are so grateful to each of you for showing up too and standing alongside us in this ongoing work for equality for all. We are truly stronger together. Your dedication, determination, and support are a beacon of hope to our community. We all are here to maintain our momentum and fuel our mission with a shared sense of purpose. We are strong. We are unified. We are HRC. Thank you so much for your commitment to equality. Please remember, Love Always Wins.

Sandy Bass (He/Him/His) and Sue LaVaccare (She/Her/Hers) Co-Chairs, 2022 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner Committee

SPECIAL PERFORMER DANA GOLDBERG

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.

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FEATURED SPEAKER BRIAN MICHAEL SMITH Brian Michael Smith has already made a name for himself in the world of entertainment. He is perhaps best known for his recurring role on OWN’s “Queen Sugar” as well as appearances on NBC’s “Chicago P.D.,” HBO’s “Girls” and Showtime thriller “Homeland.” Smith, originally hailing from Michigan, is an LGBTQ+ advocate, coming out as transgender in 2017 after successfully working in the industry for five years. He has volunteered at the Manhattan LGBT+ Center and has served on countless panels across the country. Smith studied acting at Kent State University. Upon graduation, he began teaching drama and media literacy to teens until he moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. Smith currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife.

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SPECIAL PERFORMER

SHEA DIAMOND

“The struggle looks different for different people. But this music is for everyone.” So testifies Shea Diamond, who, with a gritty mix of sounds that digs into everything from R&B, rock and hiphop to blues, folk and gospel, makes music that speaks to the universal experience while sharing from her very personal one. Shea (pronounced she-uh) has always had to fight to live her truth. Indeed, she has fought to live her very she-ness. As a black transgender woman, that’s just what she does every time she walks out into the world-representing herself and amplifying the voices and experiences of her community. But now after all of her struggle, this game-changing new singer-songwriter is living her dream with Seen It All, her soulful and soulbaring debut EP (Asylum Records) that was executive-produced by hit songwriter Justin Tranter. On Seen It All, Shea bravely tells her truth to a world that hasn’t always wanted to really see her. “I’m the flame that you can’t un-see,” she announces with unapologetic honesty on the haunting opener “American Pie.” The guitar-greased centerpiece of Seen It All is “I Am Her,” an empowering trans anthem on which Shea defiantly belts, “Never asked for no one’s philosophy/It’s obvious I’m proud of me.” “It is a compilation of my life experiences,” she explains. “It speaks on the rejection from religion, the rejection from family, and having to be all right by yourself, you know what I mean? After the world has shunned you and said, ‘Look, we don’t want you,’ you have to want yourself. I contemplated suicide several times as a youth because nobody wanted me.” Shea—who was born in Little Rock, Arkansas before moving to Memphis and then Flint, Michigan as a child— says that “as early as I can remember, I always identified as being a girl. It was hard work to pretend to be a gender that you’re not. I should have gotten an Oscar, really. I had so much pressure on me as child to be masculine. Even when I was the choir director for our church, my mother would still whisper in my ear that I was singing too high. Growing up trans takes a lot of guts.” Shea was unable to cope with the pressures at home and ran away at 14. Entering the foster care system as a ward of the state, she eventually became emancipated at 17. Then in 1999, desperate to get money for sex reassignment surgery, she committed armed robbery and consequently served about 10 years in the men’s prison system, getting shuffled around “because I was too feminine.” During her incarceration, though, she found her voice as an artist, singing and writing songs like “I Am Her.” Shea’s fellow inmates even became fans: “The guys used to be singing ‘I Am Her.’” After being released in November 2009, Shea moved to New York City and was introduced to the trans activism world. It was her a cappella performance of “I Am Her” at a Black Trans Lives Matter event that caught the attention of Justin Tranter, the former leader singer of Semi Precious Weapons who is now a sought-after songwriter for artists like Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and Gwen Stefani. Shea immediately impressed Tranter with her talent. “Not only does this woman have a very beautiful, powerful story to tell, she can back it up as a musician. Vocally, her tone is magical; it’s so rich and so beautiful. Every time she opens her mouth to sing, you believe every word. And in terms of songwriting, she’s a real storyteller.”

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VISIBILITY HONOREE BRANDI CARLILE Brandi Carlile is a six-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, producer, #1 New York Times Bestselling author and activist, who is known as one of music’s most respected voices. Her new album, In These Silent Days, recently debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, Top Rock Albums chart and Tastemaker Albums chart and continues to receive overwhelming acclaim. The New York Times praises, “Larger than life and achingly human…she empathizes, apologizes and lays out accusations. She’s righteous and she’s self-doubting. She proffers fond lullabies and she unleashes full-throated screams,” while NPR Music declares, “absolutely breathtaking, across the whole album Brandi Carlile pulls out all the stops. It’s just extraordinary… she’s just claiming rock god status.” Carlile recently received five nominations at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance for the album’s lead single, “Right On Time.” Following a breakthrough debut on “Saturday Night Live,” Carlile and her band will embark on a series of landmark concerts next year including stops at Washington’s Gorge Amphitheatre, Los Angeles’ The Greek Theatre and New York’s Madison Square Garden among many others. In addition to her 6 GRAMMY Awards, Carlile has been recognized with Billboard’s Women In Music “Trailblazer Award,” CMT’s Next Women of Country “Impact Award” and received multiple recognitions from the Americana Music Association Honors & Awards including Artist of the Year for the past two years.

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2022 HRC LOS ANGELES DINNER

HONORARY HOSTS Patrick Achis California Senate President Pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins Gwen Baba Shawn Balentine Kevin A Barry US Representative Karen Bass Sandy Bass California State Senator Steven Bradford Chris Boone US Representative Salud Carbajal US Representative Tony Cardenas Los Angeles City Councilmember Gil Cedillo Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes US Representative Judy Chu Mark Cleveland US Representative Lou Correa Ambassador James Costos and Michael S. Smith Morgan Cox Cristina DiGioia Clyde Engel US Senator Dianne Feinstein Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin California State Representative Cristina Garcia Afsan Ghaneian California State Representative Mike Gipson US Representative Jimmy Gomez California State Representative Eloise Gómez Reyes Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn Lynn Hammond Eric Hernandez

San Diego County Boardmember Sheila Kuehl Nam Lam Sue LaVaccare Mollie Levin Donzel Lewis US Representative Ted Lieu US Representative Zoe Lofgren Jodi Madison Ryan McGinty Charles Neal President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council Mitch O’Farrell Jodie Patterson Trish Perry California State Senator Anthony Portantino Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio Sabrina Robinson James Santana California State Representative Miguel Santiago US Representative Adam B. Schiff US Congressman Brad Sherman Thomas Sim Dan Slater Michael Brian Smith US Congressman Mark Takano Paul Thompson Aaron Walton Assaf Weinberg Michael Wright California State Controller Betty T. Yee

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Welcoming Reception Sponsor AMBASSADOR JAMES COSTOS & MICHAEL S. SMITH Thank you for attending this year’s HRC Los Angeles Dinner!

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HRC is a powerhouse for LGBTQ+ equality. I’m proud to serve on HRC’s board and to join this extraordinary legacy of activism and progress. - Ambassador James Costos

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HEADLINING DJ NICO CRAIG

19-year-old Nico Craig (he/they) is an influencer, DJ and music producer who boasts an impressive résumé and continues to create his own lane as one of the most talented Entertainers worldwide. In addition to being a principal mixer at iHeart Radio’s REAL 92.3 in Los Angeles since the age of 12, playing international gigs in Ibiza, Nice and Montecarlo and being recognized by the Grammy Recording Academy for his 2020 EP, Nico is an outspoken activist especially for the Trans and Gender Non-Conforming community. As his love for music allows him to bring joy to thousands, Nico is a reflection of how important inclusivity is in music and in the entertainment industry.

RECEPTION DJ LANCIA

A Los Angeles based multi talented DJ, Lancia (she/her) is respected for her seamless blends of musical genres in each set. From an early age, Lancia was raised on a diet of Funk, Latin Jazz, Hip-Hop and Disco. When left to her own devices, she discovered a love affair with electronic music. Whether she is spinning at a private party, pride events or touring sold out festivals, Lancia has the ability to read her audience and deliver a truly unique performance time after time. It is her versatility that has helped her attract the attention of night clubs and festivals around Los Angeles, Las Vegas and around the globe.

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SPECIAL GUESTS GLENNON DOYLE AND ABBY WAMBACH

GLENNON DOYLE Author, Activist, Founder of Together Rising, and Host of the We Can Do Hard Things Podcast Glennon Doyle is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller UNTAMED, a Reese’s Book Club selection, which has sold over two million copies. She is also the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller LOVE WARRIOR, an Oprah’s Book Club selection, and CARRY ON, WARRIOR. An activist and “patron saint of female empowerment” (People), Glennon hosts the WE CAN DO HARD THINGS Podcast, which debuted at #1 in May 2021 and was named the #1 New Podcast of 2021 on Apple Podcasts. She is the founder and president of Together Rising, an all-women-led nonprofit organization that has revolutionized grassroots philanthropy – raising over $35 million for women, families, and children in crisis. Glennon lives in California with her wife and three children.

ABBY WAMBACH Olympian, Activist, Author, and Co-host of the We Can Do Hard Things Podcast Abby Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup Champion, and six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award. She was the United States’ leading scorer in the 2007 and 2011 Women’s World Cup tournaments and the 2004 and 2012 Olympics. Abby is the host of ABBY’S PLACES on ESPN+, in which she showcases what makes her beloved sport of soccer a worldwide sensation. An activist for equality and inclusion, she is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller WOLFPACK as well as the adaptation of WOLFPACK for the next generation, an instant New York Times bestseller. Abby also co-hosts the WE CAN DO HARD THINGS with Glennon Doyle podcast, which debuted at #1 in May 2021 and was named the #1 New Podcast of 2021 on Apple Podcasts. She is a founder and part owner of Angel City FC, the first majority-female-owned soccer team in history, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the non-profit organization Together Rising. Abby lives in California with her wife and their three children.

SPECIAL PERFORMER VINCINT

Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter VINCINT, praised by Billboard as “a legend in the making,” arrived with his debut There Will Be Tears last year. Now boasting over 10M worldwide streams and counting, the album exploded onto the top 10 of iTunes’ “US Pop Albums” chart within 48 hours of its release, fueled by more than 2M overall streams on its advance tracks including the hit “Higher.” His dynamic songcraft and radiant charisma has seen him lighting up stages around the globe, including headlining performances at Pride events nationwide, multiple sold-out shows in New York City and Los Angeles, an appearance at the 2020 Academy Awards, and memorable sets at the United States Conference on AIDS, SXSW, 2018’s LOVELOUD Festival, the 2019 GAY TIMES Honours 500 in London, NETFLIX Pride 2020, NYC’s Governors Ball Music Festival 2021, and now, The HRC Benefit Gala 2022 here in Los Angeles....

Ladies and gentlemen, VINCINT.

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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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INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

OF THOSE RATED ON HRC FOUNDATION’S 2021 CEI…

99%

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

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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OF FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES

have non-discrimination protections that include gender identity,

UP FROM 3% IN 2002.

major employers have adopted workplace gender transition guidelines.

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 record-breaking number of corporations achieving top marks.

91%

of all CEI-rated businesses offer transgenderinclusive health insurance coverage, up from 0 in 2002 and 22 times as many businesses as 12 years ago.

87%

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.

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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.

BUILDING AND DEMONSTRATING POLITICAL POWER

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. Updated 10-26-2021

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Be Brilliant. Together. Inclusive cultures can embrace individuality and give voice to a broad range of perspectives. Because nothing outshines authenticity. See with diversity, equity and inclusion powers deloitte.com/us/inclusion

At PayPal, we believe every person has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, without fear of discrimination for being who they are. We are proud to work with partners like Human Rights Campaign to advocate for non-discriminatory legislation and to fight for fairness, equality and inclusion.

For us to be us, you need to be you. 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!

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OUR DIFFERENCES. OUR STRENGTH. FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS. At MGM Resorts International, we know the importance of respecting each other’s differences. We endeavor to embrace and leverage those differences to achieve best-in-class experiences and cultivate stronger ties with our guests, employees, neighbors and partners. We are committed to taking strong and principled stands on issues of equality and aim to better unify our world. This is why our wedding chapels welcome and celebrate LGBTQ+ marriages. Learn more at MGMRESORTS.COM/FOCUSED.

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Leveraging our Brands to Support the LGBT+ Community

Unleashing the Power of Diversity PepsiCo is proud to be a long-standing National Corporate Partner of the Human Rights Campaign. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is simultaneously a moral and a business imperative. We are proud to have a long history of supporting LGBT+ consumers.

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When we challenge to think differently, we advance opportunity for all. Our work is guided by our core values, including embracing diversity and celebrating the unique talents, ideas and experiences of our employees. This richness of backgrounds and perspective enables us to deliver more innovations to our customers, and better support patients and our communities.

Discover our career opportunities at www.bostonscientific.com

Boston Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability/Veteran Copyright © 2021 by Boston Scientific Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Furthering Human Progress Through Technology Our core purpose is to further human progress through technology, and nowhere is this opportunity more apparent than amid the 4th Industrial Revolution. We believe humanity is always at its best when it produces innovative technologies that advance the ways we live and work. In support of this purpose, our mission is to deliver amazing customer experiences with networking, cloud and security solutions that power next-gen business applications. We aim to democratize complex and cutting-edge technologies and deliver simple solutions, so our customers can focus on innovation, not their IT. Our philosophy of continuous improvement means we tirelessly pursue exceptional outcomes for our customers, partners and team. And we do all this while boldly embracing change with a daring spirit to excite and inspire our customers to imagine new possibilities.

Join our amazing team. Be you at Lumen.

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UNITED WITH PRIDE We live and celebrate PRIDE every day.

Transform your career and join an agile, global leader in medical technology. jobs.medtronic.com © 2021 Medtronic. All rights reserved. Medtronic, Medtronic logo and Further, Together are trademarks of Medtronic. All other brands are trademarks of a Medtronic company. 08/2021

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Protecting What’s Vital. Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. We touch what is fundamental to quality of life and in all things, we do what’s right, what’s fair, what’s honest. We’re proud to be a place where the diverse perspectives of our 45,000 associates worldwide are valued. And we’re proud to support the Human Rights Campaign.

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OUR PRIDE FLIES NONSTOP. At Alaska, we are longtime supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and remain committed to a more equitable society.

Cocktails in every color for every identity. It’s time to COLOR THE FUTURE.

Join Smirnoff in support for the LGBTQIA+ community, and toast to a more colorful and inclusive future for all!

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Supporting an Inclusive Culture & Corporate Social Responsibility Lockheed Martin has long supported LGBTQ+ inclusion through affinity groups, business resource groups, leadership forums and community initiatives. In fact, the PRIDE BRG traces its roots to the Gay Lesbian Or Bisexual Employees (GLOBE) affinity group formed in 1981, forty-one years ago!

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HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN WE APPLAUD THEIR DEDICATION TO ENDING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LGBTQ+ PEOPLE AND CREATING A WORLD THAT ENSURES EQUALITY AND FAIRNESS FOR ALL

SHINE YOUR WAY. EVERY DAY. The world is your stage. With an available new 14-inch touchscreen, cloud-based Lexus Interface technology, and sleek design, the All-New Lexus NX is ready to help you take it by storm.

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No r d s t ro m is p ro u d t o p a r t n e r w it h t he Hu m a n Ri g h t s C a m p a i g n i n o u r c e l e b r a t i o n o f t h e LGBTQIA+ community and commitment to securing equal rights for all. Whoever you are and whomever you love, w e s e e y o u , w e s up p o r t yo u a n d w e st a n d w it h yo u .

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At PNC, we believe that our differences make the difference in who we are as individuals. And when you bring together individuals from different backgrounds, with unique interests and perspectives, you can do more. You can be more. And you can achieve more, together.

Visit pnc.com/diversity PNC provides equal opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. ©2020 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. PNC Bank, National Association. Member FDIC DS PDF 0320-0154-1571801

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HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN Thank you for your commitment to achieving equality for all LGBTQ Americans

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