2024 HRC Los Angeles Dinner Program Book

Ambassador James Costos & Michael Smith

WELCOME LETTER

Welcome to the 2024 HRC Los Angeles Dinner!

We are so incredibly thankful that you have stepped up and stepped in to this celebration of the work we all do as a community in the fight for equality.

Look around this incredible venue: fabulous guests, committed corporate partners, generous silent auction donors, inspired table captains, and of course, inspired volunteers and HRC Staff Partners. The Human Rights Campaign is effective because we are a community in all senses of that word and successful because of you, in whichever capacity “the you” has shown up tonight.

You’re here because equality is your priority. You’re here because community is your priority. You’re here because democracy is your priority. You’re here because you are HRC

The midterms are behind us, and the Presidential election is ahead. We all know what’s at stake. From the Presidential race through “down-ballot” races and ballot measures, our work together will require our trademark integrity, grassroots people power, and skill.

But you knew that. And that’s why we are all here.

To take a moment to celebrate everyone’s unrelenting resolve, in any and all forms that it takes. To refresh our grip on the levers of democracy. And to be inspired anew by the siblings standing beside each of us.

Take every moment to bask in tonight. Because tomorrow we will do what we do.

If you wish to expand your support, we are here tonight to help. In addition to the direct legislation work supporting equality candidates with events, fundraisers, canvassing, and phone banks, we also have our ongoing efforts to keep this engine running, from Fed Club & Fed Club Council, Pride season, and our ongoing coalition building. As you all have experienced, it’s necessary, effective, and fulfilling.

As the Tri-Chairs for the Los Angeles Gala Committee, we are proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with each and every one of you. We thank you for your commitment to equality.

You are the living embodiment of “Love Always Wins.” Our wish is to add to this, in the words of our President Kelley, Robinson: “Love Always Wins, Without Exception.”

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Jefferson Coombs (He/Him/His)

Scottie Jeanette Madden (She/Her/Hers)

Co-Chairs, 2024 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner Committee

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Kelley Robinson

HRC SPEAKER

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.

Sterling K. Brown

ALLY FOR EQUALITY AWARD

Academy Award nominee and three-time Emmy Award winning actor and producer Sterling K. Brown currently stars opposite Jeffrey Wright in Amazon/MGM’s AMERICAN FICTION. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film won the People’s Choice Award and Brown has received the Denver Film Festival’s Excellence in Acting Award, and has been nominated for an Academy Award, SAG Award, Independent Spirit Award, NAACP Image Award and Critics’ Choice Award. In 2023, Brown starred in IFC’s BIOSPHERE, which also premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. In 2022, Brown starred in Focus Features’ HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL, which he also produced, and which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. In the dark comedy, he portrays pastor Lee-Curtis Childs, the leader of a Southern Baptist Mega Church who is attempting to rebuild his congregation. He received an NAACP Image Award nomination for his role.

Brown currently stars in season 2 of the Amazon animated series INVINCIBLE, where he portrays the villainess Angstrom Levy. This May, he will star opposite Jennifer Lopez in the Netflix futuristic action film ATLAS. He recently wtapped production on Hulu’s limited series WASHINGTON BLACK, an adaptation of Esi Edugyan’s novel, which he is also producing. Next up, Brown will reunite with Dan Fogelman to star in and produce the Hulu scripted series PARADISE CITY.

Brown is best known for starring in NBC’s critically acclaimed drama series THIS IS US. For his role as Randall Pearson, Brown has received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, as well as five consecutive nominations in the category. He also received a Golden Globe Award for ‘Best Performance by an Actor in a Drama Series,’ becoming the first African American actor to win his category in the award show’s 75-year history. Additionally, Brown made history by becoming the first African American actor to receive the SAG Award for Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama. He has also received two SAG awards alongside his cast for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, as well as the African American Film Critics Association ‘Best Actor’ award for two consecutive years. In 2018, Brown was included in TIME magazine’s list of 100 most influential people in the world.

In 2021, Brown executive produced and co-hosted the OWN television special HONORING OUR KINGS: OWN HONORS BLACK FATHERHOOD, alongside Oprah Winfrey. He also narrated CNN’s six-part docuseries LINCOLN: DIVIDED WE STAND, which took an honest and raw look at the remarkable story of Abraham Lincoln and what his story means for us today. He received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Narrator for his work. Brown also contributed his voice to the Netflix project AMEND: THE FIGHT FOR AMERICA, which focused on the evolving, often lethal, fight for equal rights in America through the lens of the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment.

Jean Smart

NATIONAL EQUALITY AWARD

Winner of five Emmys and an additional seven nominations, as well as a Tony® nomination, Grammy® nomination and four Critics’ Choice Awards wins, Jean Smar t continues to receive rave reviews and multiple award nominations and wins for her performance as Deborah Vance in the HBO Max comedy HACKS. Smart made history with her 2021 Emmy award win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for HACKS, joining Betty White as the only other actor to complete the comedy trifecta of having an Emmy in the comedy lead, supporting and guest categories. That win, along with several others for HACKS, earned her admittance to an elite group of actors who have swept all five major TV awards in a single television season — Emmys, Golden Globes, SAG Awards, Critics Choice Awards and Television Critics Association. The third season of HACKS will premiere on May 2, 2024 on MAX.

Smart was recently seen alongside Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie in Academy Award winning director Damien Chazelle’s feature film, BABYLON, and in the coming-of-age dark comedy, WILDFLOWER. Later this year, Smart is slated to film the May-December romantic comedy 42.6, staring opposite Andy Samberg for Amazon Studios. She will also star in and executive produce the independent feature MISS MACY, which will be directed and produced by Tate Taylor along with Amblin Partners. The movie is based on the true story of Trisha Mitchell Coburn, a small-town girl from Alabama who attended the Mis Macy charm school before being launched as a successful model. Smart plays the titular Miss Macy, an eccentric woman who sees something in the young Trisha and sets her on a path to success.

In 2021, the year HACKS premiered, Smart showed her versatility onscreen with an award nominated supporting role as Kate Winslett’s mother in the HBO limited drama series, MARE OF EASTTOWN. In 2019, her performance as Special Agent Laurie Blake alongside Regina King and Jeremy Irons in the HBO series, WATCHMEN, based on the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, caught the eye of critics and fans alike, earning her an Emmy Award nomination, among others.

Some of her notable film credits include the films, THE ACCOUNTANT, GARDEN STATE, SWEET HOME ALABAMA, A SIMPLE FAVOR, GUINEVERE, THE KID, HOPE SPRINGS, I HEART HUCKABEES, FLASHPOINT, BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE, and YOUTH IN REVOLT. Her television credits include LEGION, FARGO, DIRTY JOHN, 24, SAMANTHA, WHO?, STYLE AND SUBSTANCE, HIGH SOCIETY, DESIGNING WOMEN, THE DISTRICT, HARRY’S LAW, “as well as a two-time Emmy winning guest appearance on FRASIER.

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SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Jill Biden

As First Lady, Dr. Biden has focused on reaching out to all Americans, helping to bring our country together.

During her first two years as First Lady, Dr. Biden traveled to over 40 states and territories, over 100 cities, and ten other countries. She has continued championing the causes that have defined her public life: supporting military families, advocating for increased educational opportunities, and working to end cancer as we know it. She advanced the missions of two key White House initiatives, Joining Forces and the Cancer Moonshot , and also served as a leading messenger for the Administration’s most urgent priorities, including: safely reopening schools after the pandemic’s shutdown, supporting the President’s economic agenda , and urging adults and children to protect themselves and their communities by getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

In the spring of 2021, Dr. Biden announced the next phase and priorities of Joining Forces, her White House initiative to support military and veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. In her first two years, she visited 24 military installations; worked with Joining Forces partners to support over 30 events with the military-connected community; and launched an interagency working group with the National Security Council, which secured over 80 commitments and proposals across the federal government to support military families. Through her Joining Forces work, she has advocated for: increased economic opportunities for military spouses; additional educational programming and support for military children; more focus on health and wellness in the military community; and improved resources for caregivers and survivors, including military and veteran children in caregiving homes.

As a classroom teacher for over 30 years, advocating for increased educational opportunities for all students, of all ages, is close to her heart. From championing universal pre-school, teacher recruitment and retention, opportunities for career-connected learning , and more affordable options for education after high school, including free community college, Dr. Biden continues her work promoting q uality education for everyone.

Cancer affects every community and it’s a common dark thread for so many, including the Biden family. In recognition of World Cancer Day 2022, the President and First Lady reignited the Cancer Moonshot , laying out bold goals and a vision to end cancer as we know it. As First Lady, Dr. Biden has continued to work on behalf of American families confronting cancer, focusing on supporting patients and their loved ones during their cancer journeys; urging Americans to prioritize their cancer screenings; and reducing health inequities in diagnosis, treatment, research, and outcomes.

While serving as First Lady, Dr. Biden continued teaching English and writing at Northern Virginia Community College, where she has been a professor since 2009. She is the first presidential spouse to maintain an independent career outside of the White House.

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SPECIAL GUEST DJ Nico

19-year-old Nico Craig (he/they) is an influencer, DJ and music producer who boasts an impressive résumé and continues to create his own lane as one of the most talented Entertainers worldwide.

In addition to being a principal mixer at iHeart Radio’s REAL 92.3 in Los Angeles since the age of 12, playing international gigs in Ibiza, Nice and Montecarlo and being recognized by the Grammy Recording Academy for his 2020 EP, Nico is an outspoken activist especially for the Trans and Gender Non-Conforming community. As his love for music allows him to bring joy to thousands, Nico is a reflection of how important inclusivity is in music and in the entertainment industry.

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SPECIAL GUEST Tariq Trotter

Tariq Trotter, aka Black Thought, is one of the most powerful voices in hip-hop. Winner of three GRAMMY® Awards and three NAACP Image Awards , Tariq has delivered eleven albums with The Roots and several celebrated solo releases, all while leading the house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Tariq’s solo albums notably include the acclaimed Streams of Thought series, Cheat Codes (with Danger Mouse), and Glorious Game (with El Michels Affair). His 2023 single for BET, “Love Letter,” earned the emcee his eleventh GRAMMY® nomination and first as a solo artist in the “Best Rap Performance” category.

In addition to his recording career, Tariq co-wrote, composed, arranged, and starred in the OffBroadway play Black No More and also boasts acting credits in HBO’s The Deuce and Tick, Tick… Boom! Along with Questlove, Trotter launched the production company Two One Five Entertainment (TOF), which has produced for media partners such as Amazon, Disney, Netflix, AMC, BET, CNN, Showtime and YouTube. The company’s work includes a wide breadth of projects ranging from feature films and television specials to documentaries and digital programming including the award-winning historical documentary Descendant , which was acquired by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground, and Sam Pollard’s The League , a documentary on the journey of Negro league baseball, which was nominated for three Critics Choice Awards. TOF executive produced Rise Up, Sing Out which earned a NAACP Image Awards nomination in 2023 for ‘Outstanding Short Form Series’. Once again in 2024, TOF was nominated for a NAACP Image Award for ‘Outstanding Variety Show’ for their production of ‘A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop,’ a two-hour tribute special and once-in-a-lifetime live concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. This year, the company is releasing an A&E series on James Brown (alongside Mick Jagger) and will executive produce a documentary on the legendary musician and producer Sly Stone which Onyx/Disney will distribute.

In 2023, Tariq Trotter debuted his memoir The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are. The book, chronicling the emcee’s journey of creativity, discovery, and inspiration. The book immediately landed on the New York Times’ best seller list.

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SPECIAL GUEST Tarell McCrany

Tarell Alvin McCraney is Artistic Director of Geffen Playhouse. In this role, he is responsible for identifying, developing, and programming new works and re-envisioned classics. He sets the strategic artistic course for the Geffen’s Gil Cates and Audrey Skirball Kenis Theaters. McCraney is an awardwinning writer, producer, and educator, best known for his acclaimed trilogy, The Brother/Sister Plays . His script In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue is the basis for the Oscar–winning film Moonlight directed by Barry Jenkins, for which McCraney and Jenkins also won a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar. He is an ensemble member at Steppenwolf Theatre and a member of Teo Castellanos D-Projects in Miami, a graduate of New World School of the Arts, The Theatre School at DePaul University, and the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Warwick. He was recently Co-Chair of Playwriting at the David Geffen School of Drama, where he remains on faculty. He is an associate at the Royal Shakespeare Company, London, and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Writers Branch).

SPECIAL GUEST Hannah Einbinder

Hannah has quickly established herself as a highly sought-after actress and comedian. She can be seen starring opposite Jean Smart in the hit HBO Max comedy series, HACKS, which just finished filming its third season.

Hannah’s performance in HACKS has earned her numerous accolades including two Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for “Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.”

Though the series marks Einbinder’s first major television role, she is no stranger to the comedy world and has owned the stage as a stand-up comedian at venues and festivals around the country. She made her late-night stand-up debut on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT in 2019, was highlighted as one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch for 2021,” and honored with the Comedy Actress Award at Variety’s 2024 Power of Comedy event, cementing herself as one of the wittiest emerging talents in the industry.

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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.

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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.

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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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IN THE WORKPLACE

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.

94 %

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OF THOSE RATED ON HRC FOUNDATION’S 2021 CEI… 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.

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

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.

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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We are LGBTQ+. We are Salesforce. And we won’t rest until there is #EqualityForAll. You belong. You have all along.

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Diversity makes us stronger.

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.

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!

Make your mark

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

PRIDE AT

Jacinta Jones Watson, Cox Enterprises

For change to happen, someone must challenge the status quo. We’re proud to support the work of the Human Rights Campaign and use our voice to uplift those left behind and those on their way, ensuring everyone has the right and advantage to fully participate in the global economy.

FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS

LOVE OUT LOUD.

Since 2004, MGM Resorts International has shown a record of support for the Human Rights Campaign and LBGTQ+ community. Through workplace Diversity & Inclusion efforts for workplace Diversity & Inclusion, MGM Resorts has expanded supplier relationships to include lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender-owned firms. Standing on these principles and more helps MGM Resorts stand out as one of the leading companies for workplace equality. From the casino floor to corporate headquarters, we’ve pledged a corporate responsibility to provide resources for EVERYONE to live and thrive as their authentic selves.

MGM Resorts is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign.

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.

Change happens step by step.

It’s easy to talk about making a difference, but meaningful change requires getting involved and doing the work. That’s why we’re proud to partner with individuals, organizations and communities that are creating a brighter future for us all, like the LGBT Center and the Gay Mens Chorus here in Los Angeles. Visit usbank.com/LGBTQ to learn more today.

U.S. Bank is proud to support the Human Rights Campaign.

OUR DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER

OUR DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER

At Ross & dd's, we care about our Associates and the communities we serve. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture that respects, values, and celebrates the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us.

At Ross & dd's, we care about our Associates and he communities we serve. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture that espects, values, and celebrates the diversity of backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us.

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

Furthering human progress through technology

Our core purpose is to further human progress through technology, and nowhere is this opportunity more apparent than amid the 4th Industrial Revolution. We believe humanity is always at its best when it produces innovative technologies that advance the ways we live and work.

In support of this purpose, our mission is to deliver amazing customer experiences with networking, cloud and security solutions that power next-gen business applications. We aim to democratize complex and cutting-edge technologies and deliver simple solutions, so our customers can focus on innovation, not their IT.

Our philosophy of continuous improvement means we tirelessly pursue exceptional outcomes for our customers, partners and team. And we do all this while boldly embracing change with a daring spirit to excite and inspire our customers to imagine new possibilities.

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.

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

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

Thank you for your commitment to achieving equality for all LGBTQ Americans

DINNER HONORARY HOST COMMITTEE

Mayor Thomas Wong

Mayor, City of Monterey Park

Trustee David Vela Trustee Los Angeles Community College District

Trustee Alton Wang Trustee, Pasadena City College

LA County Assessor Jeff Prang

School Board Member Stephanie Loredo

Los Angeles County Assessor

Governing Board Member, Culver City Unified School District

Rep. Jimmy Gomez U.S. Representative

Supervisor Hilda L. Solis

Hon. Judy Chu (CA-28)

Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón

Assemblymember Miguel Santiago

Supervisor Janice K. Hahn

West Hollywood Councilmember John Heilman

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, First District

Congressmember

California Insurance Commissioner

Los Angeles County District Attorney

Assemblymember, AD 54

4th Supervisorial District, County of Los Angeles

West Hollywood Councilmember

State Senator Melissa Hurtado Senator

West Hollywood Councilmember Lauren Meister Councilmember

HRC Endorsed Candidate Will Rollins

Candidate for California’s 41st Congressional District

West Hollywood Vice Mayor Chelsea Byers Vice Mayor, City of West Hollywood

Monterey Park Councilmember Henry Lo

Monterey Park City Council

Artesia Councilmember Melissa Ramoso Councilmember, City of Artesia

State Senator Josh Newman California State Senate, District 29

State Senator Monique Limón Senate District 19

Controller Malia M. Cohen California State Controller

State Senator Dave Min Senator

CADEM Vice Chair Betty Yee

California Democratic Party Vice Chair

Palm Springs City Councilmember Lisa Middleton City Council

School Board Member Triston Ezidore Culver City School Board

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel California State Assembly

Culver City Councilmember Freddy Puza

Culver City Councilmember

State Senator Melissa Hurtado Senator

Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park

Los Angeles Councilwoman

Assemblymember Mike Fong Assembly

State Senator Maria Elena Durazo CA State Senator

State Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman Senator

Congresswoman Syndey Kamlager-Dove

CA-37

Betty Yee, Vice Chair of the CA Democratic Party (and former CA Controller)

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