2022 HRC New Orleans Dinner Program Book

Human Rights Campaign New Orleans Dinner Saturday, December 10, 2022

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WELCOME LETTER

Hey ‘yall! Welcome to New Orleans!

We are excited to have you all back in person to celebrate with us! As members of the HRC Louisiana Board of Governors, we have been working tirelessly to bring back this event.

The past two years during the pandemic were filled with zoom calls, viral videos, TikTok dances and learning new hobbies. But they also brought us racial injustice, health inequalities, crimes against the trans community, and the many laws they were past against the LGBTQ+ community. HRC Louisiana has worked tremendously hard to fight for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and we will continue that commitment in the months and years ahead. We are here tonight to celebrate and lift up the individuals and organizations who have had great accomplishments. We also use tonight to motivate us to continue this work and stand alongside those in the fight. We hope that you all leave this dinner energized to continue to stand in the gap for marginalized communities and to join the movement.

Thank you for your support of HRC Louisiana!

David Armstead, Betty Sun, Lisa Guillory, Christian Rogers & Lester Perryman HRC Louisiana Board Members

House of Tulip HONOREE According to the US Trans Survey, 1 in 3 trans people in Louisiana report experiencing homelessness at some point in their lives. House of Tulip was founded on the mission of providing zero-barrier housing to trans and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people while growing the supply of affordable housing in New Orleans. House of Tulip has projects that buy and restore multi-family properties in New Orleans neighborhoods that are accessible to healthcare and employment opportunities. In addition, they are working towards opening a separate space to serve as a community center where TGNC people can get help navigating the social service safety net, community programs, a hot meal, a shower, or just a safe place to hang out and do schoolwork. The Covid-19 pandemic magnified the lapses in access to affordable housing and other necessities across the country, especially for TGNC and people of color, House of Tulip operates on the goal that no one experiences these hardships alone.

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Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough HONOREE Dr. Walter Kimbrough is an internationally recognized voice in higher education and has had a long and dedicated relationship with the HBCU community. During his time as a student at the University of Georgia, Kimbrough was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest intercollegiate historically African American fraternity; to which he credits helping him ‘survive’ his time at the majority white university. Following his graduation from the University of Georgia, Kimbrough pursued a masters at Miami University, and finally a PhD from Georgia State in higher education administration all while maintaining his passion for advancing the education of Black men. This passion has led him to work in Student Affairs at Emory University, Old Dominion University, and Albany State University. In 2004 he was named the President of Philander Smith College, and in 2012 he was named the President of Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. Kimbrough was also recently named the interim executive director of the Black Men’s Research Institute at Morehouse College, which is dedicated to researching the economic, social, cultural, and personal issues affecting Black men in the United States.

Along life’s journey let’s travel together.

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Jasika Nicole VISIBILITY HONOREE

Jasika Nicole studied musical theatre, dance and studio art at Catawba College in NC before heading to NYC to begin her career in the performing arts. After several Off-Broadway productions in NYC, she landed the coveted role of Nicolette in “Chasing Nicolette” at the Prince Music Theatre, earning a Barrymore nomination for Best Actress.

She transitioned to television and film shortly after, starring opposite Antonio Banderas in the ballroom dance movie “Take The Lead” and eventually landing the fanfavorite role of Astrid Farnsworth on Fox’s sci-fi drama “Fringe”. She has since joined the casts of ABC’s “Scandal” as Huck’s wife, Kim, WGN’s acclaimed show “Underground” playing feisty abolitionist Georgia, ABC’s “The Good Doctor” as pathologist Dr. Carly Lever, and Peacock’s reboot of “Punky Brewster” with the character of Lauren, bringing the show’s first same-sex love story to the forefront.

Nicole has lent her voice talents to several animated shows including “Adventure Time”, “Justice League” and “We Bare Bears”, but is best known for her work as the narrator on WTNV’s popular podcast “Alice Isn’t Dead”; she received an Earphones Award for her narration of the audiobook of the same name.

In addition to performing, Nicole is a published writer and illustrator and is a prolific maker- she hand makes all of her clothing and passionately discusses the intersectionality of race, crafting and feminism through her creative endeavors.

She shares her adventures in sewing, shoemaking, and ceramics through social media (@jasikaistrycurious) and on her website, www.jasikanicole.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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Robin S. PERFORMER In a career spanning over 30 years, Robin S has accomplished what most musicians only dream of - consistent touring and chart-topping hits. AND NOW, a spectacular resurgence thanks the release of Beyonce’s newest single “Break My Soul” which samples her iconic 90’s anthem “Show Me Love”. Her career shows no signs of slowing down.Robin S. is touring across North America and Europe this summer in support of her current single, “I Believe” which is #1 on the European Dance Charts. A new album is also in the works with a slated 2023 release date.

A house diva whose productions use live instrumentation just as much as electronics, Robin S. debuted on the scene with the Top Ten hit “Show Me Love.” The Queens, New York native was signed by Big Beat Records in 1993, and debuted with the hot single, which climbed the charts during 1994, and spurred her first album, also titled Show Me Love. After working on her songwriting for several years, she began recruiting producers such as Eric “E-Smoove” Miller and Todd Terry to work on her second album. Released in 1997 on Atlantic, “From Now On” reflected broader interests for Robin S., encompassing gospel and ballads in addition to hi-NRG dance floor material.

Recently the center of an international media storm following the release of Beyonce’s newest single “Break My Soul” which samples her iconic 90’s anthem “Show Me Love”. The wave of influence has greatly impacted the house music veteran in terms of licensing, special projects, and collaboration requests Red Bull recently licensed the smash hit “Show Me Love” for their Dance Your Style Competitions around the world, and recent collaborations include DJ Icon and Carl Cox; a few of the largest names in electronic music.

“It’s always been important to me to create music that inspires people. Good music should be both timeless and constantly evolving. Beyonce inspires me with her artistry, and I am thrilled that she felt moved by my music, I’m so proud of her and honored to have influenced her message.” – Robin S. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Remixed “Show Me Love” track by Stonebridge was re-released in ‘93 and peaked at No. 1 on Hot Dance Music / Club Play, No. 1 Hot Dance Singles Sales, No. 7 on Hot R&B / Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks and No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100. This success earned her a spot on the ‘94 “American Music Awards” as a performer.

“Luv 4 Luv” saw similar success and was at the top spot on the US dance chart.

“What I Do Best” peaked at 21 in the Netherlands, was a Top 40 hit in Belgium and a Top 50 hit in the UK. “It Must Be Love” had two weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart and was No. 91 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 2016 she collaborated with DJ Escape on “Shout It Loud” and hit No. 1 on the US dance chart.

“Break My Soul” has reached No. 1 in Israel and the top 10 in Australia, Canada, Greece, Ireland, Japan, the UK, and the US. Hit No. 15 on Billboard Hot 100 and Beyonce’s highest debut since 2017’s “Walk on Water.”

It is Beyonce’s tenth No. 1

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DJ Nico FEATURED DJ

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.

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!

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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.

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

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

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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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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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.

Speak Out

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Contact State Legislators

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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Wear Your Support

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.

Meet Rebekah

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

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Celebrating Pride+Joy every day

We stand with the Human Rights Campaign in our commitment to respect, equality & inclusion for all.

These values continue to guide us in everything we do—now more than ever as Platinum National Partners.

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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HOST A FUNDRAISER

HRC MEMBER

FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY, GRADUATION, PRIDE OR MORE...

DONATE YOUR WEDDING REGISTRY

FLY A FLAG

GIVE THE GIFT OF EQUALITY TODAY hrc.im/WaysToGive

GIVE A MEMBERSHIP FOR HOLIDAYS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS

DONATE IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF SOMEONE

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!

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.

TRANSGENDER

INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

OF THOSE RATED ON HRC FOUNDATION’S 2021 CEI…

99%

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

49% of CEI-rated employers

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

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.

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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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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

© 2020 Morgan Stanley

THANK YOU

THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION salutes our Foundation Partners with our heartfelt thanks.

Airbnb

Google

Rockefeller Foundation

Anonymous

Guidewire

Russell Grinnell Memorial Trust

Assurant

Heyday Foundation

SiriusXM

AT&T

The Home Depot

S&P Global

Bank of America

IKEA

State Farm

Black Tie Dinner, Inc.

JPMorgan Chase

T-Mobile

Brighthouse Financial

Kors Le Pere Foundation, The

Toyota

Carlson Family Foundation

Levi Strauss & Co.

Twitter

Centene Corporation

Lyft, Inc.

United Airlines

Cerner

Match Group

UPS Foundation

Cisco Systems, Inc.

MetLife Foundation

USAA

Coca-Cola Foundation, The

Morningstar Foundation, The

U.S. Bank

Collingwood Foundation

National Education Association

Vanguard

Danaher Foundation

NortonLifeLock

Verizon

David Bohnett Foundation

Open Society Foundations

ViiV Healthcare

E. Rhodes and Leona B.

PepsiCo Foundation, The

WarnerMedia

Carpenter Foundation

Pfizer

The Walt Disney Company /

Electronic Arts

PhRMA

ESPN

E SP N

Pretium

Wells Fargo

Everytown for Gun Safety

Pronoun

Workday Foundation

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

PVH

Zendesk

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation works to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to care for their families, earn a living and live open, honest and safe lives at home, at work and in the community.

The HRC Foundation is a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

For more information about our work, visit www.hrc.org/Foundation Current as of October 31, 2022.

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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LEADING WITH FOR ALL

Love

As one of the few large corporations in the United States led by an openly gay CEO, Neiman Marcus Group is proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. We’re committed to our HRC Platinum-level partnership and to leading meaningful initiatives that benefit all.

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

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We all bring our own backgrounds and our own strength.

That’s what makes our work special.

Be a part of it.

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

Together, we #takepride

Underwriting Equality Through Action: • Signing amici curiae in support of LGBTQ+ rights for workers • Partnering with HRC to share stories, experiences, and resources • Maintaining top scores on the Corporate Equality Index, the HRC Foundation’s annual scorecard assessing LGBTQ+ workplace equality, for the third year in a row • Providing financial support to organizations promoting equality, including the National Black Justice Coalition and the Transgender Law Center • Promoting diversity across our own ecosystem through a dedicated effort to increase gender representation on our portfolio companies’ boards • Creating an inclusive environment through signage in our offices that encourages employees and guests to use the restroom that bests fits their gender expression

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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.

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STAND OUT, STAND PROUD Nordstrom is honored to partner with the Human Rights Campaign in our celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and commitment to safeguarding equal rights for all.

Whoever you are, whomever you love—we see you, we hear you and we stand with you.

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

Hope Matters.

Matters. Love Hope Love Matters.

Matters. #AcceptanceMatters #AcceptanceMatters Mastercard is proud totoalways support Pride of because Mastercard is proud be a corporate partner the Human Rights acceptance Campaign because acceptance is Priceless® is Priceless®

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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.

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!

Ray Robinson, Cox Communications

PRIDE AT

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

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Make your mark

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

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.

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

www.shell.us/getconnected

More safe spaces.

More belonging.

The safe spaces LGBTQIA+ people rely on are needed more than ever. While TM

great strides have been made, we must continue connecting LGBTQIA+ people to the communities that celebrate who they are.

For the 17th year, Best Buy® has achieved a 100% rating on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index.

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to creating, supporting and celebrating diverse and equal workplaces and communities, and is a proud corporate sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign.

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As proud sponsor of The Human Rights Campaign Louisiana and a preferred hotel of the New Orleans LGBTQ+ community, Hyatt Regency New Orleans continues to illustrate our commitment to our core value of diversity and inclusion.

Annual Pride Prom NOLA Annual Human Rights Campaign Louisiana Gala Dinner Annual participant in the New Orleans Pride Parade and Celebration Leading HyPride Associate Diversity Business Resource Group Associate LGBTQ+ Sensitivity Training To learn more about Hyatt Regency New Orleans, visit neworleans.hyatt.com

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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!

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Touching lives.

Powering the future.

At Entergy, the communities we serve are the communities we call home.

That’s why we stay active and involved – because we know our responsibility reaches beyond the power grid.

Thanks to our Employee Resource Groups for their commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and in the communities we serve.

A message from Entergy Corporation. © 2022 Entergy Services, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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

www.shell.us/getconnected

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McGlinchey is proud to support HRC Louisiana in its mission to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

McGlinchey PRIDE, our LGBTQ+ Resource Group, strives to be a home where all employees feel welcomed, affirmed, valued, and empowered. In the legal and business community, we work to engender an open, welcoming professional landscape and to improve workplace and career outcomes for LGBTQ+ colleagues.

We give you more isn’t just a spirited tagline or an aspirational claim. It is a commitment you can count on.

Andrew Albritton Attorney, New Orleans / Chair, McGlinchey PRIDE Attorney Advertising. © 2022 McGlinchey Stafford PLLC. All Rights Reserved.

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The HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN salutes our National Partner based in the NEW ORLEANS area.

THANK YOU

THANK YOU

for supporting the Human Rights Campaign

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