2023 Los Angeles HRC Dinner Program Book

WITHOUT EXCEPTION

LOS ANGELES DINNER

PROGRAM BOOK | MARCH 25, 2023

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WELCOME LETTER Welcome to the 2023 HRC Los Angeles Dinner!

Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, friend, or family member, we are so thankful to have you join us here and celebrate this year’s theme: “Without Exception”.

This event would not be possible without our guests, corporate partners, silent auction donors, table captains, and of course, the admirable work of our dedicated volunteers and HRC Staff Partners. The Human Rights Campaign is successful because of YOU. Tonight, we gather to celebrate and honor those who fight so hard for equality and support the efforts of the Human Rights Campaign across the state, country, and globe.

What an exciting year it has been. The Human Rights Campaign appointed our incredible new president: Kelley Robinson — and we are thrilled to have her here to speak to us tonight.

In December, President Biden signed into law the “Respect for Marriage Act” — requiring the U.S. federal government and all U.S. states and territories to recognize the validity of same-sex and interracial civil marriages in the United States, while also protecting religious liberty.

We also recognize the continued attacks on our LGBTQ+ community, particularly those against our Trans and BIPOC siblings, increase every single day. State legislatures around the country have been introducing a record number of antiTrans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills and passing them at an alarming rate.

Additionally, Congress has yet to pass The Equality Act. Polling before and after the introduction of The Equality Act shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans support federal non-discrimination protections. The time to pass The Equality Act is NOW. There are many ways for you to be part of our work, and we welcome you with open arms. Volunteer information is placed at each of your tables.

When we are called to serve, we show up. “Without Exception.”

We are so grateful to each of you for showing up too and standing alongside us in this ongoing work for equality for all.

We are truly stronger together. “Without Exception.”

Your dedication, determination, and support are a beacon of hope to our community. We all are here to maintain our momentum and fuel our mission with a shared sense of purpose. “Without Exception.”

We are strong. We are unified. We are HRC. Thank you so much for your commitment to equality. Please remember: Love Always Wins.

Sandy Bass (He/Him/His)

Nam Lam (He/Him/His)

Co-Chairs, 2023 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner Committee

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 — steps 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.

Innovation Begins with Inclusion Intel is proud to reflect the diverse voices it takes to push possible forward. Together, we are shaping the future of tech.

To learn more, visit intel.com/diversity

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Nancy Pelosi SPEAKER EMERITA

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez VISIBILITY AWARD MICHAELA JAÉ is a Golden Globe®-winning and Emmy®- nominated actress, singer, and activist.

She is the first transgender woman to receive a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role as ‘Blanca’ on POSE (FX); a role which won her the Golden Globe for Best Actress in 2022.

She has received countless other awards and nominations for the role including the TCA Awards, HCA TV Awards, and Gold Derby TV Awards amongst numerous others. As an activist, she is a proud representative for the LGBTQ+ community, having received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards.

Michaela Jaé is currently shooting the 2nd season of Apple’s hit comedy LOOT opposite Maya Rudolph. Prior she starred alongside Andrew Garfield in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Academy-Award nominated TICK, TICK... BOOM! for Netflix.

Additional credits include the Award-winning SATURDAY CHURCH which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival, Netflix/Marvel’s LUKE CAGE, Robin Thede’s Emmy Award-winning comedy series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW for HBO. On stage, Michaela Jaé starred as ‘Amber’ in the Pasadena Playhouse’s LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS opposite Tony nominee Kevin Chamberlin.

She will also be heard lending her voice to the role of ‘Nightbird’ in Sony’s reboot of the live action TRANSFORMERS film franchise.

A New Jersey native, Rodriguez found her way to New York’s theatre scene when she starred in the off-Broadway production of RENT in 2011. Since then she’s Now, 10+ years later, she is returning to her musical roots with enthusiasm and pride, and plans to release new music in the coming months.

In June 2021 she released her debut single, “Something to Say” via Access Records. Disco, R&B and Funk Tinged Pop, an immediate anthem that has Michaela calling people to step into their truth and let their voices be heard.

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.

Ava Max SPECIAL PERFORMANCE Ava Max is ready to take her already extraordinary rise to the pinnacle of pop success to even greater heights with her first new single of 2022, “Maybe You’re The Problem.” With over 11B worldwide streams, an array of smash collaborations, and multiple RIAA gold and platinum certifications in the US alone, the first-generation Albanian American artist has fast proven a true pop superstar, hailed for her seismic voice, idiosyncratic high fashion mindset, and undeniable knack for cinematic, theatrical popcraft. 2018 saw Max make her explosive arrival with the blockbuster success of the RIAA 3x-platinum certified hit, “Sweet but Psycho.” Currently boasting more than 3.5B global streams, the track took the world by storm, spending three weeks in the top 10 on Billboard’s “Hot 100” while reaching #1 in more than 20 countries around the world and earning diamond certification in Brazil, France, Poland, as well as multi-platinum certification in Australia (5x), Austria (3x), Belgium (2x), Canada (6x), Denmark (3x), Germany (2x), Italy (3x), the Netherlands (2x), New Zealand, Norway (9x), Portugal (2x), Spain, Switzerland (4x), and the United Kingdom (3x). Joined by an official video that has now garnered over 770M views, “Sweet But Psycho” further earned Max a long string of international honors, including the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards’ coveted “Best Push Artist” award, “Best New Artist” nominations at both the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards, and an iHeartRadio Titanium Award marking over 1B spins in 2020 alone. Max kept up the pace with a series of smash singles, including the RIAA gold certified “So Am I,” “Salt,” and “My Head & My Heart,” as well as the platinum certified title track to her acclaimed full-length debut, Heaven & Hell. The RIAA gold certified album made spectacular chart debuts around the globe, earning over 11B worldwide streams and gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications in over a dozen countries. 2021 saw Max unveil “EveryTime I Cry,” declared

by PAPER as “an undeniably uplifting banger” and joined by an official music video, co-directed by Max and Charlotte Rutherford, currently boasting over 21M views via YouTube. What’s more, Tiësto & Ava Max’s worldwide hit anthem, “The Motto,” has proven an undeniable international blockbuster since its November 2021 release, reaching the top 5 on Billboard’s “Dance/Electronic Songs” chart while earning close to 500M worldwide streams thus far.

Named to Forbes’ prestigious “30 Under 30” list in 2021, Ava has been feted with a wide range of media attention from such high profile outlets as VOGUE, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Billboard, PAPER, to name but a few, while also delivering a long run of show-stopping performances on CBS’s The Late Late Show with James Corden, NBC’s TODAY, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Morning America, and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020, the MTV Europe Video Music Awards, and more. A truly international artist, Max has teamed up with a stunning assortment of diverse musicians around the world, spanning Norwegian DJ/producer Alan Walker and Spanish superstar Pablo Alborán to David Guetta, Jason Derulo, AJ Mitchell (for the RIAA gold certified “Slow Dance”), and country stars Thomas Rhett & Kane Brown (the RIAA gold certified “On Me”). Now, with “Maybe You’re The Problem” – and more exhilarating new music to come – Ava Max is poised to push pop even further, setting a direct course toward the top and beyond.

Along life’s journey let’s travel together.

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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

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.

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DJ Nico Craig SPECIAL GUEST

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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Brian Michael Smith ACTOR/ACTIVIST Brian Michael Smith has already made a name for himself in the world of entertainment. He is perhaps best known for his recurring role on OWN’s “Queen Sugar” as well as appearances on NBC’s “Chicago P.D.,” HBO’s “Girls” and Showtime thriller “Homeland.”

Smith, originally hailing from Michigan, is an LGBTQ+ advocate, coming out as transgender in 2017 after successfully working in the industry for five years. He has volunteered at the Manhattan LGBT+ Center and has served on countless panels across the country.

Smith studied acting at Kent State University. Upon graduation, he began teaching drama and media literacy to teens until he moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting.

Smith currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife.

There’s a world where everyone belongs.

It just has to be built.

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

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HRC in ACTION The most impactful way to support HRC is through a monthly gift, because you will help fuel HRC’s fight for FULL equality all year long.

Your ongoing monthly support will provide critical resources to fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ bills, expand and protect our pro-equality Congress in 2022, invest more deeply in our grassroots efforts with strategic organizing in key districts, keep pressure to pass the Equality Act in the U.S. Senate and continue to show up and fight for the multiply marginalized in our community and country.

Thank you for supporting HRC and for staying with us in the fight. Together, we are an unstoppable force for change!

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human right that must be federally protected for all adults, no matter their race, sexual

orientation or gender identity. We stand with our LGBTQIA+ employees and members,

and will continue to advocate for respect and positive change in our communities and our

laws alongside the Human Rights Campaign.

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

The Human Rights Campaign is actively working to advocate for the rights and lives of the transgender and non-binary community–but we all must do more–can we count you in?

As LGBTQ+ people and allies, we have a responsibility to fight for EVERYONE in our movement. Now is the time to get loud, get visible, and spread awareness on behalf of transgender and non-binary people. So please take the actions below–but don’t stop there.

The more people who show they care, including allies and trans and non-binary people who speak up for the most marginalized in our community, the more hearts and minds we will change.

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

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

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

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

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Provide Inclusive Books to an At-Need Library

Share a Voice Message of Support

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

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

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Rebekah is a 14-year-old girl who loves school, reading, hanging out with her friends and playing field hockey.

But lawmakers across the country are trying to pass laws that would prohibit Rebekah from playing sports with other girls.

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

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We must do the work.

Real progress on diversity and inclusion doesn't happen without real work.

Our determination to drive sustainable change, grounds us in the ways we can make the systemic shifts necessary to create a more inclusive industry for all.

Microsoft continues to be a proud sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign.

“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.

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

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GIVE THE GIFT OF EQUALITY This year, celebrate your loved ones, holidays or other special occasions by giving the gift of equality! Gift a membership to the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, host a fundraiser to benefit our work, sign up for our wedding registry or donate in someone’s memory! Each donation includes an HRC membership and furthers the fight for full LGBTQ+ equality.

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Celebrating a special occasion and looking to further LGBTQ+ equality?

Join our over 3 million supporters today by giving the gift of membership, hosting a fundraiser, donating your wedding registry to HRC and more!

Morgan Stanley is a Proud National Corporate Partner of the

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

To learn about career opportunities and to apply visit morganstanley.com/people

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INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

OF THOSE RATED ON HRC FOUNDATION’S 2021 CEI…

99%

of CEI-rated employers explicitly include gender identity as a part of their non-discrimination policy.

49% of CEI-rated employers

allow employees the option to selfidentify as LGBTQ+ in anonymous employee engagement surveys or as part of data collection on confidential employee forms or in the HRIS system.

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.

Over its 19-year history, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index has been the driving force for the adoption of equitable workplace policies, practices and benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in the United States and beyond. Participating companies know that building an LGBTQ+-inclusive workplace is not just the right thing to do, it is also the best business decision and allows companies to attract, retain and engage top talent. Their commitment to building inclusion has only strengthened over the past year, with a record-breaking number of corporations achieving top marks.

91%

of all CEI-rated businesses offer transgenderinclusive health insurance coverage, up from 0 in 2002 and 22 times as many businesses as 12 years ago.

87%

of all CEI-rated businesses offer transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage while also eliminating blanket exclusions for medically necessary care in all other employer-sponsored plans.

Inclusion is our culture and our commitment At Nationwide®, we are honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in support of their mission to advance LGBTQ+ equality.

We share a commitment to inclusion and we’re passionate about a workplace of belonging that embraces the uniqueness of each of us.

Learn more at Nationwide.com/diversity-equity-inclusion

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WHAT WE DO The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality. Since 1980, we have been fighting for a better future for LGBTQ+ Americans. We are now working tirelessly to pass the Equality Act, which will soon head to the U.S. Senate for consideration, fight back against a multitude of anti-LGBTQ+ legis-lation in states nationwide and ensure everyone in our community is treated with dignity and respect. While our opponents are emboldened and on the attack, the Human Rights Campaign and our grass-roots army of more than 3.2 million members and supporters are energetically defending the rights we’ve gained and ramping up our fight for full equality across the board.

ANTI-EQUALITY LEADERS AND LEGISLATION

The alarming spate of anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced across the country in 2020 has continued to surge in 2021. These include bills that would prohibit transgender youth from receiving genderaffirming care and bills that would prohibit transgender youth from participating in sports. This wave of anti-transgender legislation harkens back to the surge of anti-transgender bathroom bills that hit state legislatures in 2016, including North Carolina’s HB2. We remain committed to aggressively fighting these threats to equality by those who seek to undermine our rights. HRC will do whatever it takes to protect the rights and fundamental equality of every LGBTQ+ person in this country.

BUILDING AND DEMONSTRATING POLITICAL POWER

HRC’s decades-long work to build political power has uniquely positioned us to reach LGBTQ+ and ally voters who prioritize equality on the ballot, also known as Equality Voters. HRC has identified 57 million Equality Voters nationwide who, if they turn out to vote, will support pro-equality candidates. HRC’s early and sustained year-round engagement in battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin bolstered historic turnout in 2018 and 2020 producing pro-equality outcomes at every level of government. In 2019, HRC’s mobilization of Equality Voters in Virginia, where lawmakers had repeatedly blocked proequality bills over many years, produced groundbreaking progress for LGBTQ+ Americans in the South. These victories led to the Virginia Values Act becoming law, making Virginia the first state in the South to advance statewide nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people.

ADVANCING EQUALITY IN OUR DAILY LIVES

The HRC Foundation improves the lives LGBTQ+ people by building understanding and shaping the public debate of LGBTQ+ people and the challenges they face through innovative research and public education campaigns. We also change the policies and practices in the institutions that shape our everyday lives (hospitals, schools, workplaces, and more) and empower strategic partners, community advocates, and allies through convenings and capacity-building.

Guided by these theories of change and seeking to prioritize work impacting those who are multiply marginalized, we have 11 cuttingedge programs advancing equality in the U.S. and beyond.

All Children - All Families is the only national program

dedicated to LGBTQ+ inclusion in child welfare (foster care and adoption agencies) that provides resource development, technical assistance and training.

Public Education & Research produces written resources and conducts original quantitative and qualitative research exploring the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people.

Global Partnerships provides capacity-building and leadership development opportunities to LGBTQ+ advocates from around the world to strengthen movements and advance global LGBTQ+ equality.

HBCU Program is the only national project that partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities on establishing an LGBTQ+-inclusive campus climate.

Health & Aging provides resources and training to help thousands of healthcare facilities adopt inclusive policies and practices to better serve LGBTQ+ patients and employees.

HIV & Health Equity develops public education and capacitybuilding programs to address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black and Latinx communities.

Religion & Faith provides faith leaders with opportunities

and tools to stand up for equality even as opponents attempt to weaponize faith against LGBTQ+ people.

Transgender Justice Initiative leads economic empowerment programs, capacity-building initiatives, community engagement efforts, and public safety education campaigns that combat the discrimination faced by transgender people.

Welcoming Schools is the only bias-based bullying prevention program in the nation to provide LGBTQ+-specific training and resources with an intersectional lens, developed for use in elementary schools.

Workplace Equality advances equality for LGBTQ+ workers through the adoption and implementation of inclusive policies, practices, and benefits in the U.S. and beyond.

Youth Well-Being provides professional development to over 5,000 youth-serving professionals annually, through the annual Time to THRIVE conference, webinars, participation at major national convenings, and by amplifying the stories of HRC Youth Ambassadors. The program also convenes HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council.

Updated 10-26-2021

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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.

Self-care essentials for everyone.

Learn more at CVS.com/one+other

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.

We take pride in being your financial partner.

We see your potential and possibilities and believe that an inclusive society creates a better future for us all. usbank.com/lgbt U.S. Bank is a national sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign and proud to be named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality 14 years in a row.

Member FDIC. ©2021 U.S. Bank 489603c 2/21

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inspire and thrive

Bank of America is proud of our roots in the LGBTQ+ community and have worked to strengthen them by continuing to support our LGBTQ+ teammates both professionally and personally. We come together to celebrate those who inspire us to keep pushing forward and ensuring that our LGBTQ+ family thrives.

What would you like the power to do?® To learn more about our commitment, please visit us at bankofamerica.com/inclusion

© 2023 Bank of America Corporation

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UNITED WITH PRIDE We live and celebrate PRIDE every day.

Transform your career and join an agile, global leader in medical technology. jobs.medtronic.com © 2021 Medtronic. All rights reserved. Medtronic, Medtronic logo and Further, Together are trademarks of Medtronic. All other brands are trademarks of a Medtronic company. 08/2021

Supporting your financial journey

by helping you along the way.

From saving for what’s important to planning for life's biggest moments, we’re committed to helping those in the LGBTQ+ community take control of their finances and face their futures with confidence.

Learn more at pnc.com/LGBTQ ©2022 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

PNC Bank, National Association. Member FDIC DI PDF 0922-039-2113701

Everywhere It Matters.™

Protecting What’s Vital.

Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. We touch what is fundamental to quality of life and in all things, we do what’s right, what’s fair, what’s honest.

We’re proud to be a place where the diverse perspectives of our 45,000 associates worldwide are valued. And we’re proud to support the Human Rights Campaign.

ecolab.com/diversity

OUR DIFFERENCES

MAKE US STRONGER Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

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.

Opportunity within a company that knows the value of its people.

© 2012 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved. SJB12-23238

We’re proud of a few things.

Proud to offer domestic partner benefits in the U.S. for the past 20 years. Proud of our Pride Alliance Partner Network, one of the largest employer resource groups for LGBT employees in the U.S. And proud to provide a workplace that promotes equality and inclusion—because our partners come first.

Become a partner. starbucks.com/careers

We believe a secure retirement is a right, not a privilege.

TIAA is a proud sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign.

Any guarantees under annuities issued by TIAA are subject to TIAA’s claims-paying ability. ©2023 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund, 730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 2661909

Greetings and a warm welcome to HRC’s 2023 Los Angeles Dinner!

On behalf of myself, Michael, the HRC Board of Directors, and our 3.1 million members, we sincerely thank you for being here tonight.

Our movement towards lived equality is only as strong as our most passionate advocates and supporters- and that’s all of YOU! Thank you for standing with us for a more equal and just future.

Tonight, we ask that you join us in giving a heartfelt welcome to our new HRC president, Kelley Robinson!

Furthermore, I would like to take a moment to express my personal gratitude to my friend, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for her unparalleled allyship and unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community’s equal rights. Thank you, Madam Speaker!

We express our gratitude to each and every one of you for being with us tonight.

Your presence is greatly appreciated, and we hope you enjoy an amazing evening!

Yours truly,

HRC Board member, Ambassador James Costos & Michael S. Smith

THE ALL-NEW LEXUS RX

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EXTRA EMPOWERED. EXTRA INSPIRING.

At Lexus, it’s our honor to be a proud National Corporate Partner of HRC and champion of equity and empowerment for the LGBTQ+ community. We wish everyone an extra special HRC National Dinner.

LEXUS.COM/RX ©2022 Lexus.

Cocktails in every color for every identity.

It’s time to COLOR THE FUTURE.

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

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. SMIRNOFF NO. 21 VODKA. DISTILLED FROM GRAIN. 40% ALC/VOL. THE SMIRNOFF CO., NEW YORK, NY

Supporting an Inclusive Culture & Corporate Social Responsibility Lockheed Martin has long supported LGBTQ+ inclusion through affinity groups, business resource groups, leadership forums and community initiatives. In fact, the PRIDE BRG traces its roots to the Gay Lesbian Or Bisexual Employees (GLOBE) affinity group formed in 1981, forty-one years ago!

© 2022 Lockheed Martin Corporation

1988

From “dying” in protest

2022

To walking in record numbers

This is our regeneration.

APLA Health shares the timeline of the AIDS crisis, and the bold action of those who inspire change. For 40 years we’ve reinvented ourselves in the fight for healthcare equity, growing our impact with annual events like AIDS Walk Los Angeles.

We continue to do our strongest work alongside those who are fearless in their pursuit of basic human rights.

Learn more about our programs and services for LGBTQ+ communities in LA County. aplahealth.org

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.

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN Thank you for your commitment to achieving equality for all LGBTQ Americans

B O H N E T T F O U N D AT I O N . O R G Improving Society Through Social Activism

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

The HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN salutes our National Partner based in the LOS ANGELES area.

THANK YOU

THANK YOU for supporting the Human Rights Campaign

WITHOUT EXCEPTION WWW.HRC.ORG