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Stars Speak Out Against Tennessee Legislation Targeting Transgender Students Apr 11, 2016

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, has announced that some of the biggest stars in the country music industry are uniting with pediatricians and child welfare advocates, civil rights organizations, the business community and supporters of equality to oppose legislation in Tennessee attacking transgender students in public schools and universities. More →

Bruce Springsteen Cancels North Carolina Concert Over Extreme Anti-LGBT Law Apr 10, 2016

Bruce Springsteen canceled a concert scheduled for North Carolina over the weekend in protest over an extreme Anti-LGBT law. More →

Stars Attend 2016 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Dinner Mar 22, 2016

On Saturday, March 19, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, honored critically acclaimed television series “Empire” at the 2016 HRC Los Angeles Gala Dinner. More →

Estelle To Perform At Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Mar 18, 2016

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, announced that Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Estelle will perform at the 2016 HRC Los Angeles Gala this Saturday. More →

Human Rights Campaign Announces Honorees For 2016 LA Gala Dinner Mar 9, 2016

On Saturday, March 19, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, will honor critically acclaimed television series “Empire” at the 2016 HRC Los Angeles Gala Dinner. More →

Pink Named As UNICEF Ambassador Nov 30, 2015

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced the appointment of the newest UNICEF Ambassador, GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist P!nk, who will build on her current role as the UNICEF Kid Power National Spokesperson to raise awareness about UNICEF’s lifesaving health and nutrition programs around the world. More →

Joe Biden To Speak, Elliot Page To Be Honored At Human Rights Campaign Dinner Sep 30, 2015

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, has announced that Vice President Joe Biden will deliver the keynote address at the 19th annual HRC National Dinner on the evening of October 3, 2015, in Washington, DC. More →

Susan Lucci To Co-Host 14th Annual UCP of NYC Women Who Care Awards Luncheon Mar 20, 2015

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that Susan Lucci, star of the hit series “Devious Maids,” Emmy award-winning actress from “All My Children,” host of Investigation Discovery’s “Deadly Affairs,” and New York Times best-selling author, will return for the third consecutive year as host of The 14th Annual Women Who Care Awards Luncheon. More →

Cynthia Nixon To Host A Night Of A Thousand Genders Mar 17, 2015

The Ackerman Institute’s Gender & Family Project will present its second annual benefit, A Night of A Thousand Genders, on Monday, March 23, 2015, from 6:00-8:30pm at Joe’s Pub (425 Lafayette Street). More →

Global Megastar Mariah Carey to Perform at 2015 HRC Los Angeles Gala Mar 13, 2015

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today announced that platinum selling global megastar Mariah Carey will perform at the 2015 Los Angeles Gala Dinner this Saturday, March 14, 2015. More →

Elton John Meets With John Kerry For AIDS Discussions Oct 27, 2014

Sir Elton John and David Furnish – the Founder and Chairman, respectively, of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) – were in Washington, DC, last Friday for a meeting with Secretary of State John Kerry. More →

Paul McCartney Kicks Off Everyone Matters Day Campaign Mar 26, 2014

As London, Los Angeles, Dublin, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Memphis, Dallas and other cities in the U.S. and the globe get set for the 1st Everyone Matters Day on April 2, Sir Paul McCartney has kicked off the #IAM campaign with his selfie affirming: “I AM A SCOUSER.” More →

Joe Biden Speaks At Star-Studded Human Rights Campaign Gala Mar 24, 2014

Vice President Joe Biden gave the keynote address at the Human Rights Campaign's Annual LA Gala at the JW Marriott hotel in downtown Los Angeles on the evening of Saturday, March 22nd. More →

Joe Biden To Speak At Human Rights Campaign Gala Mar 21, 2014

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, will be hosting its 2014 Los Angeles Gala this Saturday, March 22 at the JW Marriott L.A. Live Hotel in Los Angeles. More →

Audrey Hepburn's Son Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Mar 10, 2014

Sean Hepburn Ferrer – Chair of UNICEF'S Audrey Hepburn Society and the son of actress Audrey Hepburn – is the latest public figure to join the growing global Everyone Matters campaign, which advocates for everyone’s right to be who they are, without judgment, shame or attack. More →

Hugh Jackman Takes Selfie For Everyone Matters Campaign Feb 17, 2014

As Everyone Matters leads up to its inaugural global “Everyone Matters Day” on April 2, Hugh Jackman kicked off its “I Am!” campaign to own and affirm WHO WE ARE, AS WE ARE. More →

Kathy Griffin To Host TrevorLIVE Nov 8, 2013

Long time LGBTQ ally and activist, multi-Grammy Award-nominated, two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Griffin will host TrevorLIVE in Los Angeles on December 8th at the Hollywood Palladium, presented by Audi of America and Wells Fargo. More →

Jennifer Lopez To Be Honored With Ally For Equality Award Sep 24, 2013

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, has announced that Jennifer Lopez will receive the 2013 Ally for Equality Award at HRC’s sold-out National Dinner on Saturday, October 5 in Washington, DC. More →

Kenneth Cole Launches Kinky Boots For Charity Jul 17, 2013

Fashion Designer and social activist, Kenneth Cole, is partnering with the Tony Award winning musical, Kinky Boots, on the launch of a limited-edition capsule shoe collection. More →

Matthew Morrison To Support Human Rights Campaign With New Album May 17, 2013

EMMY, TONY, and Golden Globe-nominated star Matthew Morrison is proud to announce that he is partnering with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in support of LGBT equality. More →

Celebrities Go Red For Marriage Equality Mar 28, 2013

Over the past twenty four hours, many of America’s most recognized brand names and Hollywood’s biggest stars have joined millions of people around the world in sharing a modified red version of the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) logo in support of marriage equality. More →

Morgan Freeman Narrates HRC Marriage Equality Video Nov 26, 2012

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today announced a national television ad campaign following on the historic victories for marriage equality at the ballot box this year. More →

Anne Hathaway To Host Women's Media Awards Nov 2, 2012

Anne Hathaway will host The 2012 Women’s Media Awards on November 13th at Guastavino’s in New York City. The announcement was made by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan and Gloria Steinem, co-Founders of the Women’s Media Center. More →

Brad Pitt Pledges $100,000 To Human Rights Campaign Oct 31, 2012

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today announced a $100,000 gift from Brad Pitt to support the organization’s marriage efforts. More →

Chelsea Handler To Host Human Rights Campaign Gala Mar 8, 2012

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, has announced the line-up for its 2012 Los Angeles Gala on Saturday March 17 at the Ritz-Carlton/JW Marriott in Los Angeles. More →

Miley Cyrus: 10 Ways To Get Ur Good On For MLK Day Jan 12, 2012

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! More →

Celebrities To Wear Purple For Spirit Day Oct 19, 2011

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. More →

Scarlett Johansson To Be Honored By Human Rights Campaign Mar 10, 2011

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

Celebrity Videos Support Human Rights Charity In New York Nov 16, 2010

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. More →

Human Rights Campaign To Honor Portia De Rossi At Charity Dinner Mar 10, 2010

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. More →