2023 HRC Philadelphia Dinner Program Book

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WELCOME LETTER

Welcome to the 26th Annual Human Rights Campaign

Greater Philadelphia Dinner!

Dear Friends,

Without exception, it’s truly inspiring to see all the beautiful activists and supporters here tonight at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. We hope you all enjoy a wonderful evening of friendship, entertainment, our incredible silent auction and inspiring speakers and stories from across the LGBTQ+ community.

Without exception, we’re facing a battle for our rights. The Human Rights Campaign is working to elect pro-equality candidates, enact equal protection and fight the hateful rhetoric of those trying to silence us. In our own backyard, school boards are taking steps to erase the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community in schools and legislation is on the books to ban drag shows but not guns.

Thankfully, there are folks out there like yourselves who fight for the LGBTQ+ community. But they need our help, and that’s why this evening is so important. By attending the Dinner tonight, you provide a beacon of hope to our community. We’re all here to maintain our momentum and fuel our mission for equality with a shared sense of purpose. We invite you to join us in this work.

We are HRC and we will succeed.

Thank you deeply for your commitment to equality and have a fabulous night!

Tom Rogers (He/Him) and Leigh-Anne Taylor (She/They), Co-Chairs, 2023 Human Rights Campaign Greater Philadelphia Dinner Committee

Jaquel Spivey

VISIBILITY AWARD HONOREE

Tony- and Grammy-Nominated Jaquel Spivey garnered extraordinary accolades for his professional debut in the tour-de-force role of ‘Usher’ in the Broadway production of Michael R. Jackson’s 2020 Pulitzer Prize winning musical: A STRANGE LOOP. This universally acclaimed musical marks the first written by an African-American person to win the Pulitzer, and the first ever to win the award without a prior Broadway run. Spivey is the recipient of 2022 Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theater World Awards.

Jaquel next stars as “Damian” opposite Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp, and Auil’i Cravalho in the MEAN GIRLS Movie Musical, directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr for Paramount Players. The movie is an adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical based on Tina Fey’s hit 2004 movie, both of the same name.

Jaquel is a 2021 graduate of Point Park University.

At Amazon, we’re committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and equity for our employees, customers, and neighbors.

We're proud to support HRC's work building a future that is inclusive, diverse, and accessible to all.

Rainbow Room

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD

Community Leadership Award Honoree, The Rainbow Room has been embracing youth of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations since 2002. The Rainbow Room provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth to learn age-appropriate sexual education, watch queer films, and do creative activities like arts and crafts. Giving young people a safe space to learn and be themselves is an amazing example of community leadership and HRC is proud to honor them with this award at the 2023 Greater Philadelphia Dinner!

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.

COMEDIAN 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.

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

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.

Frenchie Davis

SPECIAL GUEST

Frenchie Davis is a world-renowned vocalist and Broadway performer from Los Angeles, California; and also a graduate of Howard University. Her Theatrical credits include the Broadway cast of RENT, Dreamgirls, Cinderella Enchanted, Jesus Christ Superstar, and the National Tour of Ain’t Misbehavin’, for which she earned a Grammy Nomination. She was a top-five finalist on the first season of NBC’s The Voice, a finalist on American idol and a featured performer in Wanda Sykes’ Herlarious; and she’s done voice over work on the Nickelodeon animated series, Wonder Pets. Frenchie is currently enrolled in graduate school, earning an MBA in music business and travels the world wowing audiences with her unique and versatile talent.

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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-LG BTQ+ 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!

Google is proud to support The Human Rights Campaign in a shared pursuit to build a world where everyone belongs.

In a world where everyone belongs, what’s possible for everyone expands. That’s why Google is committed to building belonging at work, in our products and in society. Discover more at belonging.google

There’s a world where everyone belongs. It just has to be built.

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.

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.

Request and Show Off Your Sticker

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.

Share a Voice Message of Support

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.

(Msg&dataratesmayapply. Recurring msgs. TxtSTOP2quit. HELP4info.)

Let Kids Play

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.

Wear Your Support

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.

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. Can we count you in?

Transgender Justice eNewsletter

Stay up to date on our Transgender Justice Initiative and what we’re doing to dismantle stigma and end the epidemic of violence against trans and gender non-conforming people.

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.

GOAL HRC MEMBER

HOST A FUNDRAISER FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY, GRADUATION, PRIDE OR MO RE

DONATE YOUR WEDDING REGISTRY

FLY A FLAG

GIVE A MEMBERSHIP

FOR HOLIDAYS & SPECIAL OCCASIO NS

DONATE IN HONOR OR ME MO RY O F SOMEONE

GIV E TH E GIF T OF EQUALIT Y TODAY hrc.im/WaysToGive

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!

That’s

Lyft supports safer spaces, and all the humans who inhabit them.

We’ve committed $5B for a more equitable & sustainable future.

macysinc.com/purpose

Together, with incredible partners like HRC, we are committed to tackling the barriers of representation, and realize a world that achieves equality and inclusion for all. Because the history of progress shows that when people feel confident to own their story and stand in their truth, they change the narrative for everyone. At Macy’s, Inc., we’re on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation. We call it Mission Every One.”

Jeff Gennette CHAIRMAN & CEO, MACY’S, INC.

“For more than 13 years, Macy’s has proudly supported the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and its critical work to advance the rights of the LQBTQ+ community.

TRANSGENDER INCLUSION

IN THE WORKPLACE

94 %

600+

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.

99%

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.

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

OF THOSE RATED ON HRC FOUNDATION’S 2021 CEI… major employers have adopted workplace gender transition guidelines.

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.

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.

BU ILDING A ND DEMONSTR 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.

THE HU MA N RIGHTS CAMPAIG N FO UN DATI ON salutes our Foundation Partners with our heartfelt

thanks.

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ANONYMOUS

ASSURANT

AT&T

BANK OF AMERICA

BLACK TIE DINNER, INC.

BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL

CARMAX

CARLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

CENTENE CORPORATION

CERNER

CISCO SYSTEMS, INC

COCA-COLA FOUNDATION, THE COLLINGWOOD FOUNDATION

COMIC RELIEF

DANAHER FOUNDATION

DAVID BOHNETT FOUNDATION

E RHODES AND LEONA B

CARPENTER FOUNDATION

ELECTRONIC ARTS

EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY

FORTIVE FOUNDATION

GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.

GOOGLE

GUIDEWIRE

HEYDAY FOUNDATION

HOME DEPOT

IKEA

JPMORGAN CHASE

KORS LE PERE FOUNDATION, THE KROLL

LEGO

LEVI STRAUSS & CO

LYFT, INC

MARSH & MCLENNAN AGENCY

MATCH GROUP

METLIFE FOUNDATION

MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION, THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION NORTONLIFELOCK

OAK FOUNDATION

OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS

PEPSICO FOUNDATION, THE PFIZER

PhRMA PRONOUN PRETIUM

PVH

RAYTHEON

ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION

RUSSELL GRINNELL MEMORIAL TRUST

SEMPRA

SIRIUS XM

S&P GLOBAL

STATE FARM

T-MOBILE

TOYOTA

TWITTER

UNITED AIRLINES

UPS FOUNDATION

USAA

U.S. BANK

VANGUARD

VERIZON

VIIV HEALTHCARE

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY/ ESPN

WARNERMEDIA

WORKDAY FOUNDATION

ZENDESK

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

Human

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

© 2020 Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a Proud National Corporate Partner of the

Rights

LEADING WITH FOR ALL Love

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.

Diversity is a key component at Northrop Grumman - a proud Platinum sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign.

ngc.com/diversity

Target is proud to sponsor HRC in continuing our shared mission of creating accessible and a rming 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

STAND OUT, STAND PROUD

Nordstrom is honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in our celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and commitment to safeguarding equal rights for all. Whoever you are, whomever you love—we see you, we hear you and we stand with you.

FLAVOR FOR EVERY VIBE

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

What does every single one of us have in common?

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The Human Rights Campaign SALUTES

Independence Blue Cross is proud to support the 2023 Human Rights Campaign Greater Philadelphia Dinner. We recognize the Human Rights Campaign for being a leading advocate for equality for the LGBTQ+ community. Now more than ever, Independence remains steadfast in its support of individuals and community organizations dedicated to improving the lives and health of the people in our region.

Virtua Pride Primary Care

Here for good. Here you belong. You’ve got a big life to live — and we’re here to welcome the authentic, awesome you. That means delivering the care you deserve in a safe, inclusive environment where you’ll always feel heard. It means being your trusted partner in health, wellness, and beyond.

At Virtua Pride Primary Care, our providers are experts in LGBTQ+ care. Here, we focus on building relationships, removing barriers, and delivering the best possible experience — so you can be well, get well, and stay well.

Meet the team that gets you at virtua.org/pride.

Virtua Health is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign

Pepper

Aon prides itself on fostering a work environment where opportunity and success is defined by one’s character and ambition, not race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or citizenship. It is through internal business resource groups like the Aon Pride Alliance that we can further support our LGBTQ colleagues and the LGBTQ community as a whole.

Aon’s Pride Alliance mission is to support Aon in being a diverse, open, equitable, and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ colleagues and allies, and to serve as a strategic resource to empower results for clients, colleagues, communities, and shareholders.

Well Beyond Medicine

Better health beyond our walls begins with the amazing people inside them. Our culture of inclusion reflects the world we live in and enhances our ability to positively impact communities.

Mark T. Ogino, MD, FELSO, FAAP (second from left) Neonatologist Chief Partnership Officer, Delaware Valley With his husband, Paul, and sons, Kai and Wesley Nemours.org/OHEI

The HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

salutes our National Partners based in the PHILADELPHIA area.

THANK YOU