2023 HRC Louisiana Dinner Program Book

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PROGRAM BOOK | SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

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WELCOME LETTER Welcome to the 29th Annual HRC Louisiana Gala Dinner!

We are honored to have you here with us for an evening of celebration and inspiration. This year’s Gala will highlight not only the 29 years of accomplishments and progress we have made towards LGBTQ+ equality and civil rights; funds raised will also help us focus on the work ahead. The Louisiana Gala Dinner & Auction is our biggest annual fundraiser which not only consists of an inspirational evening of special speaks, we also have a host of exciting silent auctions items and a couple of magical live auction items. This event has become one of the largest LGBTQ+ fundraisers in the country and would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and influential citizens who engages in this important and crucial work.

Since its founding in 1980, HRC has led the way in promoting fairness for LGBTQ Americans. We must continue to stand together and remain united against hate in our communities.

With our Most Fundamental Rights on the Line, the American People Should Decide at the Ballot Box in upcoming elections. We must continue this meaningful strive towards equality in housing, healthcare and employment in a tireless manner. We must also continue to advocate against so called religious freedom and bathroom bills. These bills are an effort to legalize hate and divide our great nation.

While we still have a lot of work to do at both the local and national levels, we have made amazing progress over the last 29 years. The last couple of years has been difficult for the LGBTQ+ community, but with our tireless volunteers and incredible leaders, the future looks bright. Through HRC’s Foundation we will continue to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people by working to increase understanding and encourage the adoption of LGBTQ inclusive policies and practices. We will build support for LGBTQ people among families and friends, co-workers and employers, pastors and parishioners, doctors and teachers, neighbors, and the general public.

We are enhancing the lived experiences of LGBTQ people and their families, as we change hearts and minds across America and around the globe. United We Rise!

Cheers and Thank You for sharing your evening with us!

Betty Pei Ching Sun, David Armstead, Lisa Guillory, & Christian Rogers 29th Annual HRC Louisiana 2023 Gala Co-Chairs

Nik Harris HRC DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT 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 Director of Strategic Outreach and 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 first 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 certified by Cornell University in Diversity & Inclusion.

She was the first 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.

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Louisiana Trans Advocates COMMUNITY AWARD OUR MISSION: trans rights. We’re advancing the core human rights of self-determination and expression for all trans, nonbinary and gender nonconforming people in Louisiana.

OUR STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES: Self-determination and expression for all transgender and gender nonconforming people is a core human right.

Trans liberation depends on the empowerment of intersecting communities that experience systemic oppression, especially people of color, the poor, immigrants, people with disabilities, and women and femme-identified people.

All trans people, regardless of individual socioeconomic status should have an opportunity to participate fully in organizational activities, especially those in under-resourced, isolated, and rural communities throughout the state.

Along life’s journey let’s travel together.

American Airlines is a longstanding partner of the Human Rights Campaign. American is a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights in the Twin Cities and beyond.

Dr. Marc Behar EQUALITY AWARD Dr. Marc Behar is a long time resident of New Orleans and maintains his chiropractic practice in Algiers.

For the past 6 years he has served in various positions on the exec board of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and is presently returning to serve as Vice President of the JFGNO. Marc is co-chair of Jewish Pride NOLA, an organization he formed in 2018 as an initiative of the Jewish Federation GNO. It’s mission is to provide information, resources and affirmation to Louisiana’s LGBTQ population and to promote LGBTQrelated programming, opportunities and advocacy. Following Hurricane Katrina when most local LGBTQ organizations were dissolving due to a lack of resources, Dr. Behar took on the chairmanship of Forum For Equality (Louisiana’s statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization) 2006-2008, restructuring the organization and laying the groundwork to get it back on solid footing. He then served as Chair of the Forum For Equality Foundation from 2008-2010. In 2010 he was appointed by New Orleans’ City Council President to serve on the City of New Orleans’ Human Relations Commission.

Dr. Behar presently serves on the boards of Covenant House, the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s LGBT Fund, Tulane’s Summer Lyric Theatre, Avodah (Jewish Service Corps) and he has been elected (and reelected seven times over for the past 30 years) to serve on the Orleans Parish Executive Committee. For decades, he has been actively involved in the local political process, seeking to elect fair-minded, qualified candidates to positions in Louisiana. In 2020 he was the lead fundraiser and a top advisor in the successful campaign to unseat virulent anti-lgbt activist, Leslie Ellison from the OPSB. In 2018 in partnership with Hyatt Regency New Orleans and PFLAG, he initiated Pride Prom NOLA, creating a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ youth to celebrate Their prom. Dr. Behar chairs the Pride Prom NOLA committee which plans and promotes the annual Pride Prom. They conduct an annual formal wear drive and then create a pop-up shop to provide free prom attire for prom guests who may otherwise be fiscally challenged. The annual Prom event at the Hyatt Regency hosts 150-250 16-20yo LGBTQ+ prom guests and has featured performances by Big Freedia and RuPaul Drag Race contestants. From proceeds of their fundraising, the Pride Prom NOLA committee also donates an annual college scholarship to an LGBTQ+ youth through PFLAG NO’s LGBTQ+ scholarship program. Dr. Behar resides in New Orleans’ Garden Dist with his partner of 26 years, Jeff Sbisa.

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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

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There’s a world where everyone belongs.

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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.

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Fabian Nelson SPECIAL GUEST

Fabian Nelson is a lifelong resident of Mississippi. Fabian earned his Master of Business Administration, with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship, in 2016 from American Public University, his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2011 from Jackson State University, and an Associate of Arts in Business Administration in 2009 from Holmes Community College. Professionally, he is the Managing Broker for Mississippi United Realty, a company he founded in 2009. Fabian is a Board Member of Mississippi Capital City Pride and serves on various local and state Real Estate Committees.

Fabian has found his passion in first-time homebuyer education, access to affordable housing advocacy, and parity in housing ownership for low-income populations. Fabian is also a proud advocacy champion for people living with HIV, where he serves on the Mississippi Department of Health’s HIV Planning Council, is a Client Instructor for the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN), and is the current Co-Chair of the Advocacy Committee for Capital City Pride. Fabian has proudly served as an HRC Federal Club and Steering Committee member since 2021. (Mississippi Chapter) Whenever he has free time, he enjoys traveling, reading, gardening, and spending time with his four amazing sons, Kaiyden, Pedro, Octavius, and Elmer.

Fabian is the newly elected State Representative for the 66th Mississippi District, encompassing South Jackson, Byram, Terry, Raymond, and Utica. As an avid member of the Mississippi Association of Realtors PAC and HRC, Fabian has fought against bad legislation within the Mississippi House for over a decade. Fabian is excited to finally sit at the table to fight against the issues that Mississippians face daily.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Our ambition is bold, to help the world get to net zero by 2050 or sooner.

That’s why we value diversity and put being inclusive at the heart of how we operate. It’s also why we’re recognized as a top employer by the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.

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