Look To The Stars News: Human Rights Campaign

Miley Cyrus: 10 Ways To Get Ur Good On For MLK Day

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an activist and a leader in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. On January 16th, MLK Day of Service 2012, millions will come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. Miley Cyrus and her friends at Youth Service America have 10 ways to Get Ur Good On for MLK Day, and throughout January. Get started!

Create a service-focused New Year’s resolution to honor Dr. King’s commitment to serving others. Volunteer at least once a month, sponsor a kid in a developing nation, host a coat drive, or tutor at an after school program. Write the resolution on a piece of paper and post it somewhere visible to see everyday.

Dr. King often spoke about practicing peace, love, and nonviolence as a means to build a “beloved community.” Share a message of peace in an anti-bullying PSA or music video. Need examples? Amy Poehler, Jessie J, Shailene Woodley, and Bella Throne have all shared great messages.

Celebrities To Wear Purple For Spirit Day

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0000

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) will join millions of lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and allies by participating in Spirit Day and wearing purple on October 20, 2011.

Wearing purple on this day symbolizes support for LGBT people and against bullying of LGBT teens.

GLAAD is working with organizations including the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the PACER Center, GLSEN, GSA Network, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), PFLAG and The Trevor Project as part of National Bullying Prevention Month to inspire Americans to wear purple on Spirit Day.

Scarlett Johansson To Be Honored By Human Rights Campaign

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Scarlett Johansson will receive a special humanitarian award at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala this Saturday, March 12.

Scarlett will accept the Ally For Equality Award via video during the event, which will also honor Patrick Murphy – former Congressman of Pennsylvania – with a National Leadership Award.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson of ABC’s “Modern Family” and star personal trainer Jillian Michaels of NBC’s “Biggest Loser” will make a special appearances, and Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Eric Alva will be a special guest for the event.

Celebrity Videos Support Human Rights Charity In New York

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:30:00 +0000

The Human Rights Campaign – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization – this week released the seventh video of the “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign, which features actors Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon, the first married couple of the series.

The campaign raises the public profile of marriage equality in the Empire State following the win of three marriage equality supportive state senators last week.

“With pro-equality gains in the legislature last week and a Governor-elect ready to sign a marriage bill into law, New York can be on the leading edge of fairness for all families,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “But the work is not done and these high-profile New Yorkers will spur fair-minded citizen to make their voices heard on this critical equality issue.”

Human Rights Campaign To Honor Portia De Rossi At Charity Dinner

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +0000

The Human Rights Campaign, the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization in the US, has announced its lineup for the annual Los Angeles Dinner and Awards to be held on Saturday, March 13, at the Hyatt Century Plaza in Century City, California.

This year’s dinner is themed “Speak the Truth,” symbolizing the time for political representatives, allies and members to put power in words to push for LGBT equality. Senator Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., will be the featured speaker for the evening. Actress Portia de Rossi will be honored with the HRC Visibility Award, and comedian Kathy Griffin will receive the HRC Ally for Equality Award. Special guests include America’s personal financial expert Suze Orman and singer/songwriter Blake Lewis.

For more information and tickets, click here.

Clay Aiken To Speak At Gay Rights Rally

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Former American Idol star Clay Aiken will speak at a gay rights rally in North Carolina this weekend.

The singer was to read a prepared speech, but has now written his own words for the rally in his hometown of Raleigh on Saturday, February 27. The original speech was highly political, something Aiken was not comfortable with.

“I don’t feel like this is the place to be horribly politically charged and bash people and talk about the wrongs that have been done,” he said. “My goal is to be hopeful, that it’s time for everyone to have equal rights.”

Sarah Jessica Parker Stays Away From Sex And The City For Charity

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Sarah Jessica Parker is going to stay home for charity – she’s auctioned off her own tickets for the world premiere of Sex And The City 2 at an event to raise money for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual rights.

The actress attended the Human Rights Campaign’s 9th annual Speak The Truth gala at NYC’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel on February 6, and was one of a handful of stars to donate items to a massive fundraising auction. Among the other items were a dinner date with Ugly Betty star Michael Urie and lunch and shopping with Project Runway’s Tim Gunn.

Sarah’s tickets went under the hammer for $11,000, and the event honored Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth.

Look To The Stars Talks to Kim Stolz

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

In recognition of December 1st as World AIDS Day, LookToTheStars.org correspondent Regina Walton spoke to Kim Stolz about her work with the Staying Alive Foundation.

Kim Stolz is an alumna of Americas Next Top Model (ANTM), Season 5, and since then has made a name for herself as an mtvU VJ and MTV News correspondent.

Kim graciously took time out to talk with us about causes that are meaningful for her and her charity work.

Cyndie Lauper Launches Charity Auction

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Cyndi Lauper has launched the True Colors Fund online auction which aims to raise money to strengthen the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT) and allied community by growing the number of volunteers and donors to the non-profit organizations working on their behalf.

Items up for grabs include lunch and Tarot card reading with Lauper, tickets to the Entourage season premiere in LA, a meet-and-greet with Bette Midler in Las Vegas, a set visit to 30 Rock, meet-and-greets with Lady Gaga and Rosie O’Donnell, autographed items from Dolly Parton, one-of-a-kind handwritten lyrics from Jason Mraz, Peter Gabriel, Michael Stipe and many more, and items from Mark Wahlberg, Yoko Ono and others.

“I am excited to launch the True Colors Fund’s Summer Online Auction,” said Cyndi Lauper, who created the True Colors Tour, an annual music tour that tour benefits the Human Rights Campaign and other organizations that provide support to the LGBT community and to the straight friends and family who love them, including PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and the Matthew Shepard Foundation, as well as local organizations in cities where the concerts were held. “There is literally something for everyone. All of the proceeds will go directly to support the True Color Fund’s work to get everyone – especially my fellow straight allies – to do what they can to help make equality a reality for the GLBT community.”

Dinner for A Cause: Hollywood Meets Washington At Human Rights Campaign Event

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +0000

The Human Rights Campaign held its 2009 Los Angeles Gala and Hero Awards on Saturday, March 14, at the Hyatt Century Plaza in Century City. The grassroots organization is the largest advocate for equal rights on behalf of the LGBT community nationwide.

The dinner was well represented by supporters from all walks of life, and included prominent figures from politicians to actors, including Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaragosa and Grey’s Anatomy star TR Knight. Comedian Wanda Sykes served as the evening’s host while Senator Dianne Feinstein gave the keynote address.

An outspoken critic of Proposition 8, Senator Feinstein expressed hope that the recent ballot initiative banning gay marriage in California will be reversed or overcome in the future.