Thank you for joining us at the 23rd Annual HRC Greater NY Dinner! We are thrilled to be back at the Marriott Marquis and thank them for their continued support of the Human Rights Campaign.
As the Dinner tri-chairs, we are honored and humbled to have you all join us this evening. The room tonight is filled with our LGBTQ+ community arm-in-arm with allies, elected officials, community activists, celebrities and corporate executives. It is a powerful reminder that no matter who we are, or who we love, we are all in this together, and HRC is on the frontlines every day fighting for each of us.
While composing this welcome address, we struggled with what to convey given the current state of affairs, until Kelley Robinson’s email arrived in our inboxes. We believe her inspirational message says it all:
“I know many of you are feeling uncertain, anxious, even afraid. Those feelings are real, and they’re valid. The path ahead looks steep, and at times, it may feel like we’re losing ground. But I want to remind you of something powerful: we’ve been here before. We have always faced great adversity, and we have never backed down. Our movement is not defined by the obstacles placed in our way but by how we come together to overcome them.”
In his very first week in office, the President wasted no time issuing an unprecedented number of horrifying Executive Orders –stripping gender affirming care for minors and banning trans people from serving in the military – all aimed to remove rights we hold so dearly.
Our opponents swiftly followed suit, putting forward bills directly attacking our community – like Republican lawmakers in Idaho calling on SCOTUS to reverse marriage equality.
But like Kelley said, we have been here before. We have been told to remain silent – and yet we spoke up. We’ve been told to bow down – but yet we stood up. We’ve been told we aren’t equal, aren’t valid, aren’t human. We’ve been told we don’t exist.
As Harvey Milk once said, “hope will never be silent.” And neither will we. As Marsha P. Johnson protested, “no pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” And so together we stand – arm in arm – not for some of us, but for each and every one of us.
Together, we will fight. Together we will win. We have to. Our livelihoods – and our lives – depend on it.
We want to express our immense gratitude. Thank you to our incredible HRC GNY Dinner Committee for all of your time and energy in making this phenomenal evening possible, and to the HRC GNY Steering Committee, Board of Governors and Board of Directors, all of whom work diligently year-round to fight for equality.
To tonight’s award recipients – thank you for your visibility, passionately advocating for the rights of our community. You have truly changed hearts and minds on a global scale.
And this year especially: Thank you to all of the corporate partners who are sticking with us, and to the individual donors who continue to give so generously.
Finally, and most importantly, we would like to thank each and every one of you. Your passion and commitment to the work of HRC and everything this organization stands for is invaluable.
In solidarity,
JON AMOS
DANIELLE BISORDI
MICHAEL WESTWOOD
KELLEY ROBINSON HRC PRESIDENT
Kelley Robinson is the ninth president of the Human Rights Campaign — the first Black, Queer woman to lead the organization. The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality and liberation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. Robinson — widely respected for her work over the last 15 years creating and leading winning campaigns and programs — stepped into her new role at HRC after serving as Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Action Fund. From community organizer to progressive leader, Robinson has been at the forefront in the fight for bodily autonomy and racial and gender equity, with a focus on lifting up marginalized communities and building political power. Robinson will lead HRC — and its more than 3 million member advocates — as the organization fulfills its mission to realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
JOE LOCKE IMPACT AWARD
Born on the Isle Of Man, Joe shot to fame after his breakthrough performance in Netflix’s chart topping and Emmy Award-nominated LGBTQ+ teen drama series HEARTSTOPPER in 2022. It is based on Alice Oseman’s coming of age queer graphic novel of the same name, which was originally published on Tumblr and garnered a huge following. Produced by See-Saw Films, season one was released on Netflix on 22nd April 2022 and received a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and spent three weeks in Netflix’s global Top 10 ranking. Joe was Joe was nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance at the Children’s and Family Emmy Awards in 2022. That same year, the show won a Children’s and Family Emmy for ‘Outstanding Young Teen Series’ and ‘Nick and Charlie’s First Kiss’ was nominated in the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award at last year’s BAFTA Television Awards. The second season of HEARTSTOPPER returned to Netflix on 3rd August 2023 recording an impressive 6.1 million total views in its first week. The highly anticipated third season was released on 3rd October 2024 and scored another 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
In September 2024, Joe was seen starring in Disney+/Marvel’s highly anticipated WandaVision spinoff series AGATHA ALL ALONG . Joe plays the male lead ‘Teen’ who is later revealed to be the Scarlet Witch’s son Billy Maximoff/Wiccan, alongside Kathryn Hahn, Aubrey Plaza and Patti LuPone. The show was released to critical acclaim and garnered 9.3 million views in the first week, becoming one of Marvel Television’s most successful shows. Joe was recently nominated for a Film Independent Spirit Award in the ‘Best Breakthrough Performance’ category for his portrayal of Teen/Billy.
In January 2024, Joe made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-nominated Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler. In a re-casting of the show Joe starred as Tobias alongside Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster as Sweeney Todd and Mrs Lovett. The landmark musical tells the tale of a resourceful pie shop owner and a vengeful barber out for blood. After he’s sent away by a corrupt judge, Sweeney returns to London years later seeking his long-lost family and forms an unlikely partnership with Mrs. Lovett, who serves up pies underneath his former shop. Together, they wreak havoc on Fleet Street and serve up the hottest – and most unsettling – pies in London. The show opened on 26th February 2023 and Joe’s run began on 31st January 2024.
In August 2022, Joe made his professional theatre debut in THE TRIALS at the Donmar Warehouse. Set in the near future, the play revolves around a trial where children jurors judge the older generation’s contributions to the climate crisis. Written by Dawn King and directed by Natalie Abrahami, Joe played Noah alongside Will Gao and Nigel Lindsay. Joe won the Best Professional Debut Award at this year’s What’s On Stage Awards.
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LOUISA JACOBSON
VISABILITY AWARD
Louisa Jacobson stars in Julian Fellowes’ Emmy-nominated HBO series, THE GILDED AGE, opposite Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon. Her breakout moment garnered her a SAG Nomination for “Best Ensemble in a Drama Series” in 2024. In film, Louisa will appear in Celine Song’s highly anticipated A24 film THE MATERIALISTS, opposite Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans.
On stage, Louisa co-conceived an adaptation of Chekhov’s THREE SISTERS starring her and her real-life sisters for Williamstown Theatre Festival’s reading series. She also starred in PlayCo’s production of Sarah Einspanier’s rapid-fire comedy LUNCH BUNCH, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad. She previously appeared in TRAYF, directed by Maggie Burrows at The Geffen Playhouse and she played “Juliet” in The Old Globe’s acclaimed production of ROMEO AND JULIET, directed by Barry Edelstein. While in school, she appeared as “Mary Dalton” in the Yale Repertory Theater’s production of NATIVE SON directed by Seret Scott, and as “Janice” in Williamstown Theatre Festival’s production of THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING directed by G.T. Upchurch alongside Tavi Gevinson. Louisa recently assistant directed downtown’s buzzy off-Broadway play, INVASIVE SPECIES, conceived and starring Maia Novi.
Louisa is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.
RAESHANDA LIAS
INFLUENCE AWARD
RaeShanda Lias is an entrepreneur, activist, and social media strategist with more than 3 million viewers across TikTok and Instagram. Best known for her catchphrase “let’s check the board”, RaeShanda’s colorful commentary on topics that range from pet ownership and fashion to women’s rights and politics started taking social media by storm in 2021. Since then, she’s produced dozens of viral videos and worked with elected leaders including Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. In addition to social media, RaeShanda performs as an event host and speaker, and has been nominated for the 2025 NAACP Image Award. RaeShanda is a native of Fayette, Mississippi, an alumna of the Kentucky State University, and a veteran of the United States Army. She serves as the President and CEO of the Louisville-based boutique “All is Fair in Love and Fashion”, which has provided stylist services and custom apparel since 2012.
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DYLAN MULVANEY
SPECIAL GUEST
Dylan Mulvaney is an actress, comedian and content creator known for her viral series Days of Girlhood which has over 1 billion views across all social media platforms. Last year, Dylan was named on Forbes’ 30 under 30, Out 100 and Attitude Magazine’s Woman of the Year. To celebrate her first year of transition, Dylan produced a live show — Day 365 — at The Rainbow Room to support The Trevor Project and raised nearly two hundred thousand for queer youth.
Dylan recently debut’s her one-woman musical comedy FAGHAG at Edinburg’s Fringe Festival. The play was awarded 5-stars by Playbill and was named one of the top shows to see at the festival.
Dylan is a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and has performed in the Broadway musical Book of Mormon in the US, Canada and Mexico. Her greatest hope is to bring trans stories and queer joy to mainstream media.
CONGRESSWOMAN
SARAH MCBRIDE SPECIAL GUEST
Congresswoman Sarah McBride proudly represents the greatest state in the nation, and our country’s First State, Delaware, as its sole member of Congress.
Sarah grew up in Wilmington and has been serving our state for decades as a public servant and advocate. From 2020-2025, Congresswoman McBride served as State Senator for the First State Senate District. She worked for former Governor Jack Markell and the late Attorney General Beau Biden, and served as the national spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ equal rights organization.
As a state senator, McBride passed legislation expanding access to health care, requiring mental health and media literacy education in public schools, promoting green technologies, and protecting workers and families.
In her first term as state senator, McBride passed the landmark Healthy Delaware Families Act, providing paid family and medical leave to workers throughout the First State and marking the largest expansion of Delaware’s social safety net in decades. In her final term, she passed the largest ongoing investment into Delaware’s Medicaid program since the Affordable Care Act. Passing the legislation with unanimous and bipartisan support, the Protect Medicaid Act of 2024 unlocks over $175 million annually in new discretionary Medicaid funding to protect, enhance, and expand health coverage for the roughly 200,000 Delawareans who receive care through the joint state- and federalfunded health insurance program.
Prior to her service in the State Senate, McBride led the successful effort to pass a landmark nondiscrimination law in Delaware. For her work and advocacy, former Gov. Markell awarded McBride the Order of the First State, making her one of the youngest Delawareans granted the state’s highest civilian honor.
Sarah married her late husband Andrew Cray in 2014 and is the proud aunt of seven. She is a graduate of Cab Calloway School of the Arts and American University. McBride has taught public policy at the University of Delaware and is the author of the 2018 memoir, “Tomorrow Will Be Different,” which includes a foreword from President Joe Biden.
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SOPHIA BUSH
SPECIAL GUEST
Sophia Bush is an actress, activist, producer, and entrepreneur. She has starred in television and film projects such as One Tree Hill, John Tucker Must Die, Chicago PD, Incredibles 2 and Good Sam.
Most recently, Bush wrapped production on Bryan Greenberg’s directorial debut, Junction and in London’s West End ‘2:22 – A Ghost Story’ play. She currently hosts her podcast, “Work in Progress with Sophia Bush” and co-hosts the iHeartRadio podcast “Drama Queens” alongside Hilarie Burton Morgan and Bethany Joy Lenz. Beyond entertainment, she’s a dedicated activist and philanthropist who passionately supports projects empowering girls and women. Alongside her business partner Nia Linder Batts, Bush is a General Partner and investor in Union Heritage Ventures, a majority African American and women-owned capital firm. She also co-founded and sits on the board of I am a voter® and serves as a Strategic Advisor for First Women’s Bank with Billie Jean King.
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ASHLYN HARRIS SPECIAL GUEST
Ashlyn Harris , a former goalkeeper for the USWNT, Orlando Pride, and Gotham City FC in the NWSL, is a celebrated 2x World Cup Champion and Olympian. After retiring from the game, she served as the Global Creative Director of Gotham City FC. Beyond her athletic and creative achievements, Harris has established herself as a pioneer in advocating for social justice, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community, and in challenging stigmas around mental health. Her leadership and instrumental role as one of the plaintiffs in the groundbreaking case suing US Soccer for equal pay for women demonstrates her courage and unwavering dedication to fostering fairness and driving meaningful societal change. She now serves on the board of the Women’s Sports Foundation, led by Billie Jean King, and passionately advocates for Title IX and closing the gender gap in women’s sports.
In addition to growing Gotham FC to a 5x valuation as their creative director, she now works as a creative consultant and producer, collaborating with brands like Hello Sunshine and ALLY Bank. Her business acumen and passion for advocacy continue to guide her, positioning her as both a leader and a catalyst for progress. In her personal life, Harris finds joy and fulfillment in her family. She welcomed her daughter Sloane, in February 2021 and her son Ocean, in July 2022.
DAVID ARCHULETA SPECIAL GUEST
Since first stepping into the pop spotlight at age 17, David Archuleta has embodied the kind of genuine star power that can’t be manufactured. After years of dazzling audiences with his radiant personality and phenomenal voice—a journey that’s included turning out multiple platinum-selling hits, achieving global acclaim as a captivating live performer, and emerging as an undeniable fixture on the pop-culture scene—the Miami-born singer/songwriter experienced a major personal transformation that radically altered his identity as an artist. As shown on his recent single “Hell Together,” Archuleta has dramatically expanded the landscape of his songwriting and devoted himself to making pop music with equal parts uncompromising emotion and exhilarating impact.
With his latest triumphs including winning the 2024 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist and landing a book deal with a HarperCollins imprint for his forthcoming memoir, Archuleta first moved toward the unfiltered truth of his new material with a revelatory writing trip to Toronto in late 2022. “It was a really magical week where I started exploring topics I’d never discussed before in my music, like falling in love with a man and leaving my faith,” says the L.A.-based artist, who came out in 2021. “In a way it was scary, but mostly it was thrilling to do what would have seemed impossible to the person I used to be. I realized I don’t have to hide who I am anymore.” Although he’d displayed a heartfelt candor on previous releases like his eighth album Therapy Sessions (a 2020 album that opened up about his struggles with anxiety), Archuleta ultimately embraced an entirely new element of unbridled creativity in the writing of songs like his euphoric 2023 single “Afraid To Love.”
While Archuleta brought a sublimely dance-ready sound to songs like “Afraid To Love” and “I’m Yours” (a 2023 single whose video earned such illustrious awards as the Best Music Video prize at the Cannes World Film Festival), “Hell Together” centers on a stripped-back and soulful form of piano-driven pop. A gospel-inspired ballad that hit the top five on iTunes the day of its premiere in March 2024, the heartrending yet triumphant track took shape after a conversation with his mother following the publication of a People magazine article in which he discussed his faith transition. “I didn’t hear from my mom for a few days after the article came out and I was worried she was upset with me, because she was very devout and always saw the church as a place of healing,” he says. “But when we finally talked my mother said that she was stepping away from the church as well. She told me, ‘I don’t want to be somewhere that my children don’t feel loved and welcomed. If you go to Hell, we’re all going to Hell with you. We’re a family and we’ll always be there for each other, in good or in bad! ’”
Not only a powerful example of his newly elevated artistry, “Hell Together” is an unprecedented showcase for the tremendous vocal talents Archuleta has cultivated since childhood. Raised in Utah from the age of six, he first fell in love with music due to the influence of his mother (a salsa singer and dancer) and father (a jazz trumpeter). By his early teens he’d begun writing songs of his own, and in 2008 he gained massive fame as the first runner-up on the seventh season of American Idol. After making his debut with his double-platinum single “Crush,” he released a steady stream of albums and built an adoring following around the world, touring in such far-flung places as Asia and the Middle East. In a truly unexpected and audacious move, Archuleta left the music business in a moment of colossal success and headed to Chile to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for two years—then returned with a profoundly renewed sense of purpose as he dove back into his music career.
DJ KEVIN AVIANCE SPECIAL GUEST
Kevin Aviance is a Musician, DJ and Performer with the biggest personality in the NYC club scene, and has performed throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Notably, Kevin is a part of the vogue-ballroom House of Aviance, has worked with several artists including Janet Jackson and Whitney Houston, and released two albums, ‘Box of Chocolates’ in 1994 and ‘Entity’ in 2004. Most recently, Beyonce sampled Kevin’s hit 90’s track ‘Cunty’ on her new song ‘Pure/Honey’ featured on her Grammynominated “Renaissance” Album. In addition to performing at music festivals and the club circuit, Kevin has been featured in outlets including Paper Magazine, Billboard, Forbes, and Interview Magazine.
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.
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The most impactful way to support H RC 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-LG BTQ+ bills, expand and protect our pro-equality Congress, invest more deeply in our grassroots efforts with strategic organizing in key districts, keep pressure to pass the Equality Act in Congress and continue to show up and fight for the multiply marginalized in our community and country.
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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.
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.
Provide Inclusive Books to an At-Need Library
Your contribution will provide a set of three books to a Title 1 school or community library serving multiply marginalized populations across the country.
Contact State Legislators
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.
Spread the Word On Social Media
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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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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TRANSGENDER INCLUSION
IN THE WORKPLACE
OF THOSE RATED ON HRC FOUNDATION’S
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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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FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS
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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.
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.
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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.
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Jason Giorgetti, Cox Communications at the Atlanta Pride Parade with his partner.
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