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Did You Know…? - Arizona has no law protecting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity - HRC has 750,000 members nationwide and over 8,000 members in Arizona - LGBT Couples have not been able to jointly adopt in AZ and there is great potential for LGBT adoptions to become illegal. HRC is working with adoption and foster care agencies on policies that welcome all prospective parents regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. - HRC publishes the Coming Out Resource Guide to help people come out not just to family and friends, but on campus, in the workplace and in the community - HRC publishes Buying for Equality, a guide to companies and products that support GLBT equality - HRC has partnered with the National Center for Transgender Equality to create coming out resources for transgender individuals - HRC is lobbying Congress for fully-inclusive hate crimes legislation - HRC is lobbying Congress for a fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act - HRC continues to build support for the Military Readiness Enhancement Act (MREA), which would repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) policy - HRC is addressing the pervasive problem of bullying of LGBT students by amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act - HRC maintains a Congressional Scorecard on how your elected officials have voted on issues of equality (Information available at www.HRC.org) - HRC produces an annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI) to rate U.S. businesses on how they are treating gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors - HRC publishes an annual Healthcare Equality Index that rates U.S. hospitals on how they treat their gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients and employees - All HRC Board of Directors and Board of Governors serve as volunteers Read More »

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HRC Arizona 6th Annual Gala Dinner Brings Community Together

Posted on Friday January 29, 2010

PHOENIX, ARIZONA -- The Human Rights Campaign is pleased to announce the 6th Annual HRC Arizona Gala Dinner will take place on Saturday, March 20, 2010.  HRC Arizona is the local committee of HRC, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization.  The theme of this year’s annual event is “Together,” representing how collectively a community has made progress in the past year, yet faces a future that requires commitment to work together to end lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) discrimination.
 
The 2010 Together Gala is an annual celebration that brings entertainment, dignitaries, business leaders and members of the community together, with a pledge of achieving fundamental fairness and equality for all.  The annual gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for HRC Arizona.  Attendees will enjoy a memorable evening complete with fine dining, a silent auction, awards and honorary guests.  The festivities begin at 5:30 PM at the newly renovated Phoenix Civic Plaza, North Ballroom.  Information about sponsorships, donations and tickets is available at www.hrcazdinner.org.
 
In recognition of activism and achievements made in pursuing equality for the LGBT community, Neil Guiliano, former GLAAD President, will be presenting the HRC Arizona Corporate Equality Award and Attorney General Terry Goddard will be presenting the HRC Arizona Individual Equality Awards.
 
“We are excited about the event we have planned this year as we centered on a theme that truly represents our commitment and dedication to work as one to end discrimination,” said Nathan Treanor, co-chair HRC Arizona Gala Dinner.  “We have planned a spectacular evening that is certain to be a memorable occasion.  Mark your calendars and get your tickets today to ensure you have a seat at the table!”   
 

Allyson Robinson, Associate Director of Diversity is a featured guest speaker at the gala. Ms. Robinson leads HRC and its volunteer base in promoting awareness of transgender issues and to make certain that all program areas demonstrate measurable commitment to transgender equality and inclusion.  
 
“Together is a true celebration of community, diversity and commitment that enables us to raise funds critical to support the HRC mission and progress toward our ultimate goal of equality for all,” said Claudine Sanchez, co-chair of the HRC Arizona Gala Dinner.  “We are thankful to all the dedicated volunteers, our generous sponsors, artists and entertainers that are working to make our annual gala unforgettable.”
The 6th Annual Gala will again host a silent auction featuring an exciting array of exquisite merchandise, luxury services and astounding art from local and national artists and businesses.  Donations are showcased at the event and the auction preview party.  To inquire about donating your products or services, or participating in the HRC Arizona Art Auction contact auction@hrcarizona.org 
 
To attend the 6th Annual HRC Arizona Gala Dinner, visit www.boxofficetickets.com/hrc for tickets or call 800-494-8497.  Individual tickets are $200. Student tickets are available for $100 with a school ID. Corporate sponsorships also are available. 
 
There are currently opportunities to participate in the dinner as a Gala Table Captain.  Table Captains select their table in advance of the event and help raise awareness of the festivities by inviting friends and colleagues to the dinner. Contact tablecaptain@hrcarizona.org for details. Visit phoenix.hrc.org for more information about HRC Arizona and www.hrcazdinner.org for updates about the dinner.

Human Rights Campaign’s 3rd Annual Arizona Comedy Night Features Nationally Acclaimed Comedians

Posted on Friday January 29, 2010

PHOENIX, ARIZONA -- Human Rights Campaign Arizona will present its 3rd Annual Comedy Night featuring two nationally recognized comedians on February 20, 2010 at Forbidden Night Club in Scottsdale. The hilarious Danny Leary is the opening act and the uproarious Jason Stuart is the headliner. The shows’ Emcee is the exceptional Ms. Barbra Seville. 

The globe-trotting comedic genius Jason Stuart has performed at the top comedy clubs, colleges and gay events all over the world including at the Montreal Comedy Festival, Town Hall on Broadway, as well as co-hosting at the Millennium March. Recently his stand up comedy special, ”Jason Stuart: Making It To The Middle” aired on here! TV. He also is in Logo’s “One Night Stand Up” & “Wisecrack”.

Doors to the event open at 7:30PM and the show will start at 8:00PM. Admission is $35 per person for general admission and $25 for students. HRC Comedy Night events are all the rage and bring together people who love to laugh and stand up for equality at the same time. To join in the fun and help support HRC Arizona’s fundraising efforts, visit http://phoenix.hrc.org/comedy.

Danny Leary was most recently featured on Logo's "New, Now, Next 2009 Year in Review". Other television credits include a live performance on here! TV's "Hot Gay Comics Live", on MTV as a comedian commentator, "Animal Crackers" on Animal Planet and guest weatherman on the CW Morning Show. He is an audience favorite at all New York City major comedy venues and cabaret events.

The entertainment will carry on into the event with an all out “Untitled Drag Show” extravaganza featuring the beautiful Barbra Seville. Ms Seville is a well known local night club personality and mainstay to our appetite for lively entertainment in the Valley.

Along with HRC Arizona, US Bank and Hotel Indigo are sponsors of the event. More information about the event can be found at http://phoenix.hrc.org/comedy.