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Dedicated to your financial journey, and supporting you along the way.

From big milestones to even bigger dreams, we’re committed to helping you create a brighter financial future. Learn more at pnc.com

We Belong.

We belong at every table, within every room.

Houston needs us.

Texas can’t do it without us.

And this country - our country, needs us to stand up, speak up, get louder, get prouder and rise up, together - to shout - WE BELONG.

We know this.

Tonight, and every day, we all need to claim our rightful place at the table. We need to proclaim that the gatekeeping on our rights ends.

We need to scream that the hatred, the othering, the laws and the bills being written against our community must stop. They don’t belong.

Tonight we gather to celebrate our joys, to celebrate each other and to rededicate ourselves to the fight for equality, to the fight for freedoms denied, and to fight the rhetoric attempting to hold us back, keep us quiet, and erase us.

We thank you for joining us this evening, we thank our sponsors, our auction contributors, our volunteers and everyone who has committed their time and resources to make this evening a success.

It is time for us to speak up together in our advocacy, shut down lies and misinformation and to strive for justice for all, love and acceptance for all and equality for all - without exception.

Together we are stronger.

With love and light and belonging,

Chris and Rey

Nik Harris

HRC SPEAKER

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

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

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

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

Kevin McHale

VISIBILITY AWARD

When it comes to talented celebrities in the entertainment industry, Kevin McHale is a name that deserves recognition. This multi-talented artist has made a significant impact in the world of music and acting, capturing the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. With his unique ability to captivate an audience, his impressive range of talents, and his charismatic personality, McHale quickly became a household name from playing roles like “Artie” on Glee to appearing on shows such as American Horror Stories , The Office, True Blood and more.

Along the way, he has used his notoriety for things he was passionate about. Kevin worked on the reelection campaign for Obama, ss well as Hillary Clinton’s presidential election campaign. Kevin is passionate about civil rights, gun control, depression & suicide prevention, LGBTQ issues, adoption & the Alexandria house.

Kevin currently heads the podcast “And That’s What You REALLY Missed” with Glee costar Jenna Ushkowitz, where they recap episodes of Glee weekly. The podcast can be streamed wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Rice University and Rice PRIDE

TRAILBLAZER AWARD

Rice Pride is the student led organization empowering and supporting all LGBTQIA+ undergraduate students at Rice University.

Their Queer Resource Center (QRC) is a meeting space with a library of queer books, including short stories, history, and fiction. The center is staffed by student volunteers trained in crisis intervention and resources available to LGBTQ+ students.

Rice Pride’s aim is to educate and advocate both within and beyond the community.

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 Washington DC and beyond.

Rey Ocañas

LEADERSHIP AWARD

J. Reymundo Ocañas

EVP, Director of Community Development Banking

PNC Bank

At PNC, Mr. Ocañas is responsible for the team dedicated to improving low- and moderate-income communities across the bank’s footprint using innovative financial transactions, the delivery of programs supporting families and neighborhoods and through strategic grantmaking coast to coast.

He leads the teams producing CRA-eligible community development lending and investment across PNC markets, with a primary focus on commercial and residential real estate, community development financial institutions and opportunity zone financing.

Mr. Ocañas is responsible for the launch and delivery of PNC’s $88 Billion Community Benefits Plan announced March 2021 that will provide $47 billion in residential mortgage and home equity loans; $26.5 billion in loans to small businesses; $14.5 billion in community development loans, including at least $400 million for community development financial institutions; and $500 million in charitable giving, sponsorships and philanthropic grants. This Plan also includes a $1.5 Billion commitment to address systemic racism through the deployment of capital and programs that provide economic opportunity for communities of color across the U.S.

Before joining the bank in 2009, Ocañas held positions with BBVA (merged with PNC), Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America, the Texas Association of Community Development Corporations and the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

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

Lauren Ashley Simmons

SPECIAL GUEST

Lauren is fighting to keep our public schools strong by supporting teachers, students, and parents. She’s fighting to get health care for people who have to choose between paying for medicine or paying the rent. She’s fighting for living wages for the very people that Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton are trying to keep down, and for the LGBTQIA+ people and their families who Abbott and Paxton are working so hard to tear apart. As a black, queer, woman, Lauren has a deep understanding of these struggles – she lives at the intersection of discrimination based on race, class, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Born and raised in a solidly middle-class family in the Third Ward, Lauren attended public schools and Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a Jack and Jill kid, active in the acclaimed leadership development and volunteer service organization.

Lauren grew up in a family of activists, trailblazers, and justice warriors. One of her enslaved ancestors escaped a plantation in Mississippi and walked to Texas to find his wife who had been sold. They founded Shankleville, Texas as a Freedmen’s town, one of more than 500 freedom colonies in Texas.

Google is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign in a shared pursuit of building a world where everyone belongs.

Dana Goldberg

COMEDIAN

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

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

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

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

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

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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That’s

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.

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.

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. Count Me

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.

Transgender Justice eNewsletter

We believe that embracing inclusivity and authenticity changes the narrative for everyone. That's why we've been proudly supporting the Human Rights Campaign since 2009.

Our commitment to create brighter futures with bold representation for all. macysinc.com/purpose

TRANSGENDER 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.

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.

94 %

600+

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.

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.

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.

GIVE A MEMBERSHIP GOAL HRC MEMBER

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

DONATE YOUR WEDDING REGISTRY

FLY A FLAG

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

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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!

Human Rights Campaign

At Morgan Stanley, diversity is an opportunity for clients, employees and the firm. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion is fundamental to our role as a global leader striving for excellence in all that we do. By valuing diverse perspectives, we continue to expand our inclusive culture, focus on our people and deliver innovative solutions to the communities where we live and work.

Learn more at morganstanley.com/aboutus /diversit y

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CVS HEALTH

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ENOVA INTERNATIONAL

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FORTIVE FOUNDATION

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GOOGLE

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LEGO

LEVI STRAUSS & CO.

LYFT, INC

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MCDONALDS

MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION, THE NATIONAL EDUCATION

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PEPSICO FOUNDATION, THE PFIZER

PhRMA

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UNITED AIRLINES

UPS FOUNDATION

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USAA VANGUARD

VERIZON

VIIV HEALTHCARE

WALT DISNEY COMPANY

WELLS FARGO

WELLSPRING

WORKDAY 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

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.

LEADING WITH LOVE FOR ALL

As one of the few large corporations in the United States with LGBTQ+ leadership, Neiman Marcus Group is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

We are committed to our HRC Platinum-level partnership and to leading meaningful initiatives that benefit all employees.

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Nationwide is honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in support of their mission to advance LGBTQ+ equality. We’re passionate about fostering workplaces and communities that embrace belonging and respect.

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Target is proud to sponsor HRC in continuing our shared mission of creating inclusive and equitable spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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We’re di�erent in di�erent ways. But the same in one. Every single one of us has a heart.

CVS Health® is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign and all they do and stand for.

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You belong.

You have all along.

We are LGBTQ+. We are Salesforce. And we won’t rest until there is #EqualityForAll.

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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.

Different perspectives bring different strengths. At Chevron, our diverse and inclusive work environment helps us find better options, make better decisions, and reach better solutions in everything we do. Whether our employees or our partners, diversity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we do business. Learn more at chevron.com Chevron is proud to be recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

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

UnitedHealth Group proudly supports the Human Rights Campaign’s efforts to ensure LGBTQ+ people experience equality at home, at work and in every community around the world.

Dedicated to your financial journey, and supporting you along the way.

From big milestones to even bigger dreams, we’re committed to helping you create a brighter financial future. Learn more at pnc.com

We’re inspired by you.

At Ecolab, we’re proud of our LGBTQ+ employees for their tenacity and diligence in helping to make Ecolab a top place to work. Our company and culture are thriving—all because of the remarkable work and diverse perspectives of our 47,000 associates worldwide. Together, we’re helping our world become cleaner, safer and healthier.

Our impact is strengthened by our unique backgrounds and experiences.

Explore opportunities and join our talent network to stay connected at jobs.ecolab.com Own your future. Impact what matters.

Together we are moving toward equality and excellence

From its inception, the Human Rights Campaign has been a fundamental, proactive force raising the standards of equality and opportunity for LGBTQ+ individuals. Shell has long recognized that a fully inclusive workplace allows our employees and our business to flourish. That’s why we’re a longtime National Corporate Partner of the HRC.

www.shell.us/getconnected

STARBUCKS is PROUD to PARTNER with the HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

Starbucks is dedicated to creating experiences and environments where everyone belongs and is respected. This includes our longstanding commitment to support and celebrate our partners (employees) including providing comprehensive benefits for part- and full-time partners, including affordable and inclusive healthcare coverage.

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

Together we are moving toward equality and excellence

From its inception, the Human Rights Campaign has been a fundamental, proactive force raising the standards of equality and opportunity for LGBTQ+ individuals. Shell has long recognized that a fully inclusive workplace allows our employees and our business to flourish. That’s why we’re a longtime National Corporate Partner of the HRC.

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MAKE THE OUR Differences DIFFERENCE

As a born-and-bred Texas company, H-E-B is committed to fostering a culture of diversity & inclusion in Texas, both in our workplaces and the communities we serve. Celebrating the differences and similarities of all Texans is integral to everything H-E-B does, every day, from employee recruitment to supplier registration, store locations to in-store product selection.

MOTIVA is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign and their work to create a diverse and equitable environment for ALL.

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At MD Anderson Cancer Center, our physicians see more types of cancer in a day than many will see in their whole career. This unmatched level of subspecialization gives our patients the best hope of defeating cancer — even in the most complex cases. Because at MD Anderson, nothing is rare to us.

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Gonzalez Olivieri LLC is an all-service immigration law firm in Houston, Texas. We are champions of diversity, and we have successfully fought cases for our clients all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, where we have won multiple groundbreaking victories that have changed the law nationwide. We are proud to stand with the Human Rights Campaign and their work to create a more diverse and equitable world for ALL.

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

THANK YOU