2022 HRC North Carolina Dinner Program Book by Human Rights Campaign

Human Rights Campaign North Carolina Dinner Saturday, July 30, 2022

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Welcome LETTER FROM THE DINNER CHAIRS Good Evening! On behalf of the HRC North Carolina Board of Governors and Steering Committee, we welcome you to the 2022 HRC North Carolina Dinner and Auction! Tonight, we celebrate how far we have progressed towards full LGBTQ+ Equality and look forward to the fights ahead in order to Defend Progress and Advance Equality for all across our community. Tonight’s Dinner is important for many reasons. This is the first time we’ve gathered in this ballroom since the beginning of the on-going COVID pandemic. It is also the first time we’ve gathered as a large group since significant events such as the death of George Floyd which forced us, once again, to collectively grapple with our country’s history of racism and inequality; the January 6th insurrection in DC, which illustrates the fragile state of our democracy; and most recently, the overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the U.S. Supreme court - a decision that has widespread implications for reproductive health rights, including within the LGBTQ+ community - Reproductive Rights are Human Rights. There is no way to sugarcoat the current state of LGBTQ+ Equality - we are under attack and we must fight back during the upcoming mid-term elections. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that our community is resilient and will continue to persevere in the face of adversity. The theme of this event is “Join Us!” - HRC is up to the challenge and ready to defend and protect all that we have worked so hard to gain - and we need your help! Tonight, you will hear inspiring stories - and a call to action for you to get involved. Whether this is through donating your time as a volunteer or your money to help fund the critical work of HRC, your support is needed and appreciated. We hope we can count on you to join us as we take on the discriminatory legislation sweeping our country, fight for the lives of our transgender sisters and brothers, especially those of color, and continue educating individuals on the importance of inclusivity to help change hearts and minds. THANK YOU! We also want to give a special shout out to our amazing Steering Committee and Volunteers - we couldn’t have brought together such a fabulous event without your tireless efforts. Our volunteers make HRC and we appreciate all you do for us day in and day out. Thank you to those who donated to our Silent Auction and thank you to our Donors, Federal Club and Federal Club Council members who ensure the important work of HRC remains strongly funded. Finally, THANK YOU to everyone attending tonight’s event and supporting the mission of the Human Rights Campaign.

Yours in Equality, Christina Adeleke, Joy Bowling, Louis Kemp & April Splawn Members of the HRC North Carolina Board of Governors & 2022 Dinner Chairs

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Special Performance THELMA HOUSTON Grammy winning Motown Legend A Mississippi native, Houston started out in the 60s performing gospel music with the Art Reynolds Singers. She signed to Capitol Records (home of the Beatles, Nat King Cole, and Nancy Wilson) in 1967, and had her first hit song with “Baby Mine.” Offered a solo recording contract, Houston released her first album, Sunshower, on ABC Dunhill in 1969, which was written and produced by the legendary Jimmy Webb. After this critically acclaimed debut, Houston signed with Motown Records. At Motown, Houston claimed the top of the pop, R&B, and dance charts with her high-powered rendition of “Don’t Leave Me This Way.” That Gold Record classic gave Houston the distinction of being the first solo female artist at Motown to win the GRAMMY Award for “Best R&B Female Vocal Performance.” In early 2020, Houston collaborated with Morrissey on “Bobby, Don’t You Think They Know.” Also released in 2020 was the dance single “Turn Your World Around” (Radikal Records) with Bimbo Jones. The song rose on the Billboard Dance Charts to #7. The summer of 2020 found Houston teaming up once again with Jimmy Webb for the song called “Someone is Standing Outside.” With appearances from Tokyo to Las Vegas to London and beyond, Houston continues to bring audiences to their feet each year with national and international performances. Houston is known as a humanitarian for her charitable causes and her tireless efforts in the battle against AIDS. In 2003, the City of West Hollywood proclaimed January 29 as “Thelma Houston Day.” She has donated her talents to numerous charities, including Divine Design for Project Angel Food, AIDS Project Los Angeles, and the Minority AIDS Project, to which she donated her $20,000 winnings from the TV NBC show Hit Me Baby, One More Time. She is also very active in the Beverly Hills / Hollywood branch of the NAACP and is a longtime supporter of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). “We have been fortunate to benefit from Thelma’s support for many years and are truly grateful,” said Richard Ayoub, Executive Director, Project Angel Food. “It’s a testament to her artistry and ingenuity that she would create a way to bring us closer together during these troubled times and give.” Ms. Houston recently brought the house down on “Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration” shown on CBS TV and on “DJ Cassidy’s Pass The Mic.” On BET. For more information on Thelma Houston, please visit: Website: ThelmaHouston.com FaceBook: www.FaceBook.com/ThelmaHoustonOfficial Instagram: @ThelmaHoustonOfficial Twitter: @Thelma_Houston

Equality drives innovation Equality is a powerful multiplier of innovation and growth. It inspires creativity and a sense of belonging. At Accenture we’re committed to championing a culture of equality where our people are empowered to be their best, professionally and personally. Because as equals, anything is possible. Learn more at Accenture.com/equality

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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.”

photos by Rachael Jones (www.rachaelajones.com)

Honoree SHELLY SCHOENFELD

Shelly Schoenfeld is a Credit Review Executive at Bank of America, where she is responsible for coverage, including examinations, ongoing monitoring and risk identification, of the domestic and international Global Corporate & Investment Banking portfolios, as well as the global Leveraged Finance and Leasing portfolios. She has more than two decades of financial services industry experience, including roles in credit products underwriting and risk management. Shelly is a graduate of Miami University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance. She has been actively involved in Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community for over 20 years. In addition to her current role as Chair of The Plus Collective Board of Directors, Shelly has previously had local leadership roles with OutCharlotte and the Human Rights Campaign, including serving as a Dinner co-chair and on the Board of Governors. She also served on the National Board of Directors for the Human Rights Campaign from 2017-2019. At Bank of America, Shelly is an Executive Sponsor of the Carolinas chapter of the LGBT+ Pride Employee Network and a member of the company’s LGBT+ Executive Leadership Council. Shelly resides in Charlotte with her fiancé Michelle - and we look forward to celebrating their marriage in the coming months! Congratulations Shelly!

Along life’s journey, let’s travel together. American Airlines is a longstanding partner of the Human Rights Campaign. American is a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights in the Twin Cities and beyond.

Dan Mauney Equality Award HEARTS UNITED FOR GOOD

The goal of our organization is to serve our community with dedication, compassion, integrity, and love. Our mission is to not only provide support; but to also focus on creating avenues of prevention and sustainable solutions. Hearts United for Good is committed to addressing and identifying gaps and needs within Mecklenburg County and it’s often overlooked and marginalized populations. We aim to offer the access and assistance necessary to ensure each and every human we encounter is given the tools and ability to succeed - regardless of educational, historical, financial, and societal barriers. HUG believes that ending stigmas and the perpetuity of failure and oppression through advocacy, understanding, and devotion is the foundation for effecting the greatest impact on the needs of our community. Together we can build stronger communities and ignite hope by removing structural obstacles that perpetuate poverty, and by providing guidance for healing the challenges of inter-generational trauma. Our leadership is comprised of diverse, experienced, and service-driven individuals committed to bettering the lives of all those in our community with kindness, dedication, and individualized support. The goal of our board, program chairs, and volunteers is to not just provide resources and assistance in the form of items and supplies; it’s also - most importantly - to reconnect those in need with the most priceless gift of all: Hope.

Everybody. At Apple, we’re committed to using our voice to

advocate for LGBTQ+ people and the freedoms they deserve. Because we believe everybody should have the right to be free from discrimination.

We proudly support the Human Rights Campaign and stand with you to build a better future.

Visibility Honoree MICHAEL R. JACKSON Shelly Schoenfeld is a Credit Review Executive at Bank of America, where she is responsible for coverage, including examinations, ongoing monitoring and risk identification, of the domestic and international Global Corporate & Investment Banking portfolios, as well as the global Leveraged Finance and Leasing portfolios. She has more than two decades of financial services industry experience, including roles in credit products underwriting and risk management. Shelly is a graduate of Miami University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance. She has been actively involved in Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community for over 20 years. In addition to her current role as Chair of The Plus Collective Board of Directors, Shelly has previously had local leadership roles with OutCharlotte and the Human Rights Campaign, including serving as a Dinner co-chair and on the Board of Governors. She also served on the National Board of Directors for the Human Rights Campaign from 2017-2019. At Bank of America, Shelly is an Executive Sponsor of the Carolinas chapter of the LGBT+ Pride Employee Network and a member of the company’s LGBT+ Executive Leadership Council. Shelly resides in Charlotte with her fiancé Michelle - and we look forward to celebrating their marriage in the coming months! Congratulations Shelly!

PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE HRC

HRC in ACTION The most impactful way to support HRC is through a monthly gift, because you will help fuel HRC’s fight for FULL equality all year long. Your ongoing monthly support will provide critical resources to fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ bills, expand and protect our pro-equality Congress in 2022, invest more deeply in our grassroots efforts with strategic organizing in key districts, keep pressure to pass the Equality Act in the U.S. Senate and continue to show up and fight for the multiply marginalized in our community and country. Thank you for supporting HRC and for staying with us in the fight. Together, we are an unstoppable force for change! Join Now

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

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Transgender and non-binary people are your neighbors, co-workers, family members and friends. And when you or your friends and family are the targets of hate, violence and discrimination, you act. 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.

State legislatures are attacking LGBTQ+ folks, particularly trans people, left and right. Show antiequality legislators that we won’t tolerate any more bullying and discrimination.

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Display your special edition HRC sticker on your car, laptop, water bottle — no matter where you put it, you’ll be saying you support our trans community.

Post these image shares on your social media channels and update your profile photos and let your networks know you believe in a more just and equitable world for trans folks — full stop.

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Sign the Pledge and Impact Change The first step in voicing your support for the trans and non-binary community is to sign your name to the Count Me In pledge. By taking this action, you’re sending a message that you vow to go out of your way to raise awareness and uplift the lives of our trans and non-binary friends and family.

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Provide Inclusive Books to an At-Need Library

Share a Voice Message of Support

Your contribution will provide a set of three books to a Title 1 school or community library serving multiply marginalized populations across the country.

State legislatures are targeting trans kids. Text HEART to 472-472 to share a public message of support for trans youth and show you’re fighting for them.

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Rebekah is a 14-year-old girl who loves school, reading, hanging out with her friends and playing field hockey. But lawmakers across the country are trying to pass laws that would prohibit Rebekah from playing sports with other girls.

From T-shirts to pins to socks to masks, you can show off your support for trans equality no matter where you are, who you’re with or what you’re doing.

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Proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re struggling in the closet, or marching in the streets, your experience matters. Google is proud to join HRC in amplifying the voices of all LGBTQ+ people. Visit: pride.google

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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Celebrating a special occasion and looking to further LGBTQ+ equality? Join our over 3 million supporters today by giving the gift of membership, hosting a fundraiser, donating your wedding registry to HRC and more!

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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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We stand with the Human Rights Campaign in our commitment to respect, equality & inclusion for all. These values continue to guide us in everything we do—now more than ever as Platinum National Partners.

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THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION salutes our Foundation Partners with our heartfelt thanks. Airbnb

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National Education Association

AT&T

Open Society Foundations

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Carlson Family Foundation

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Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Rockefeller Foundation

Danaher Foundation

Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust

David Bohnett Foundation

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Electronic Arts E SP N Gilead Sciences, Inc. Google Gucci America Guidewire IKEA Kors Le Pere Foundation, The Levi Strauss & Co. Match.com

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MetLife Foundation

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. For more information about our work, visit www.hrc.org/Foundation Current as of February 10, 2022.

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We must do the work. Real progress on diversity and inclusion doesn't happen without real work. Our determination to drive sustainable change, grounds us in the ways we can make the systemic shifts necessary to create a more inclusive industry for all. Microsoft continues to be a proud sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign.

Morgan Stanley is a Proud National Corporate Partner of the

Human Rights Campaign At Morgan Stanley, a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture underlies the success of our company. It widens our perspective, helps our employees achieve their professional objectives and allows us to better serve our clients. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion also garners accolades that consistently recognize Morgan Stanley amongst the top places to work for minorities, women, the LGBT community and diversity overall. To learn about career opportunities and to apply visit morganstanley.com/people

On your side Through our shared values with the Human Rights Campaign and a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Nationwide® continues to advocate for LGBTQ equality. Together, we can create change for a better world.

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As one of the few large corporations in the United States led by an openly gay CEO, Neiman Marcus Group is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. We’re committed to our HRC Platinum-level partnership and to leading meaningful initiatives that benefit all.

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We believe that creating a team and a workplace that values diversity, embraces equity and fosters inclusion is pivotal to promoting innovation and increasing productivity and profitability. Our goal is to continually support and nurture the large number of Northrop Grumman employees whose backgrounds, characteristics and perspectives are as diverse as the global communities in which we reside. Diversity is a key component at Northrop Grumman. We are proud to be a sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign.

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We all bring our own backgrounds and our own strength. That’s what makes our work special. Be a part of it. We are proud to support the mission of The Human Rights Campaign. pfizercareers.com

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Target is proud to sponsor HRC in continuing our shared mission of creating accessible and affirming spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. Together, we #takepride

Underwriting Equality Through Action: • Signing amici curiae in support of LGBTQ+ rights for workers • Partnering with HRC to share stories, experiences, and resources • Maintaining top scores on the Corporate Equality Index, the HRC Foundation’s annual scorecard assessing LGBTQ+ workplace equality, for the third year in a row • Providing financial support to organizations promoting equality, including the National Black Justice Coalition and the Transgender Law Center • Promoting diversity across our own ecosystem through a dedicated effort to increase gender representation on our portfolio companies’ boards • Creating an inclusive environment through signage in our offices that encourages employees and guests to use the restroom that bests fits their gender expression

Equity and Economic Empowerment Dismantling barriers to build a stronger, fairer and more inclusive world.

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

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.

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Nordstrom is prou d t o pa r t n e r wit 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, we see you, w e s u ppor t y ou a n d w e s t a n d wit h y ou .

Ambition without boundaries 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

Celebrating everyone’s unique magic. 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!

Ray Robinson, Cox Communications

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

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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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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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More finding your place. More taking up space. Best Buy celebrates stories of how tech helps the LGBTQIA+ community find, protect and celebrate each other. We believe in tech’s power to create and preserve the vital safe spaces that help the community feel seen and heard. For the 16th year, Best Buy has achieved a 100% rating on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.

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At Lowe’s, our associates share a common goal: to serve our customers in the best ways possible. We do that not by being alike but by being different. We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity each and every day.

We are creating an inclusive and uplifting culture for all. At Trane Technologies we’re proud to support the Human Rights Campaign and work together to reinforce a sense of belonging in our communities and world. Together, we’re cultivating an inclusive and respectful world where everyone can thrive. Learn more about how we are activating our inclusive culture at TraneTechnologies.com/esg

equally We proudly support the Human Rights Campaign in their mission and are honored that they named us one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality in 2022 for the 6th year in a row. We’re all equally human and we’re all better off with an ally.

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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Diversity brings us together Synchrony has always had a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. We are greater together and know that diverse perspectives and teamwork drive innovation to help our people and businesses grow. Synchrony is a proud supporter of the 2022 HRC North Carolina Dinner. Congratulations on over 30 years in North Carolina!

To learn more about Synchrony, visit us at synchrony.com.

A purpose for all people. Truist is proud to sponsor the HRC Gala. Their vision of a world where LGBTQ+ people are affirmed, respected, and included in their local communities reflects our own commitment to care and the purpose we live by. At the core of that purpose—to build better lives and communities—are the values that guide us to be intentional about diversity, equity, and inclusion. And we continue to work at this every day. Because we believe a culture where we can live and contribute our authentic selves is a stronger one.

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Putting People First. We’re honored to be a part of the Human Rights Campaign North Carolina annual gala recognizing equity for all. Our continued commitment to LGBTQ+ healthcare reflects our overall mission at Novant Health: Providing all people with the respectful, compassionate and next-level attention they deserve.

Womble Bond Dickinson proudly supports HRC NC’s ongoing commitment to diversity, inclusion and justice for all. We value our individual differences, knowing they make us a more powerful whole.

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FOR THE GOOD OF ALL As a firm committed to promoting a diverse workforce and inclusive firm culture, we are proud to stand together with the Human Rights Campaign in support of the LGBTQ community. From Charlotte to Shanghai, we recognize that diversity propels us all forward. K&L Gates LLP. Global counsel across five continents. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in our For the Good of All special report at klgates.com

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Law for all. We are proud to support the Human Rights Campaign North Carolina Dinner, and applaud the organization’s fight for equality. troutman.com Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP

Enact supports HRC’s efforts to create a better, more equitable community in North Carolina and beyond.

TRY IS SUCH A LITTLE WORD. BUT THE REWARDS CAN BE AWFULLY BIG. What is it within us that makes us try? And when we fail, try again? It’s a limitless desire to be better. For ourselves, our loved ones, our community. As a proud supporter of The Human Rights Campaign, we applaud that.

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

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