HRC Houston

Table with Human Rights Campaign Houston at Pride 365 or Brazoria County Pride!
On June 6th, Experience pride from the other side: Meet other volunteers, table with wonderful merch, & learn about HRC's fight for Equality.

https://www.hrccommunityhub.org/?nd=community_home&community_id=32

From visibility to physical wellbeing to financial wellness, the Trump administration is trying to chip away at every ounce of progress we’ve made.

Out of all of the AANHPI respondents to the HRC Foundation’s 2025 LGBTQ+ Community Health Survey:

🔽 40.6% said they were less out than 12 months ago
🔽 38.5% said federal policies made accessing health care harder in 2025
🔽 29% said they were finding it difficult to get by or are just getting by financially

During AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re reminding allies that our fight for equality will take ALL OF US.

▶️ Join us: hrc.im/aanhpi

AANHPI AND PROUD! 🏳️‍🌈

During this AANHPI Heritage Month, this is your reminder to celebrate AANHPI voices in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality!

A warm thank you to all who supported us and to those that attended our Dinner. Community truly does Equal Power. But we also want to say Happy Mothers Day💖 to the mothers who raised our supporters (and likely took a redeye flight to see you today😉). Some even brought their mom's to the event ! You are our biggest and cheerleaders. Go Moms!

In community can also mean or adopted family.
The drag mothers and fathers of the 1970s led houses that welcomed and guided cast-out minority q***r youth through pride, acceptance, and bold style beyond their opportunities. Thanks to , we have families with 2 Moms or 2 Dads that love and cherish their families just as much as any other couple.

We're still fighting for and the rights we earned through protest and diligence in elections. Backsliding is not an option, but the fight rages on and we're still here for it. That strength in perseverance and love came from you and all the maternal figures that showed us a way forward. Happy !

A big thanks to Taft & Dana of for contributing the piece "Progressive Flag", a 20'x30 acrylic original art, to our 🏳️‍🌈

Mark your calendars for the HRC Houston Dinner Auction on May 9th.
We’re beyond grateful for this generous donation.

HRC Houston is excited to announce our Key Note speaker at our 2026 Dinner, HRC Press Secretary, Brandon Wolf! 🌈

Brandon Wolf is a nationally recognized advocate for LGBTQ+ civil rights and gun safety and a survivor of the 2016 shooting at Orlando’s Pulse Nightclub. He is a frequent face on MSNBC and CNN, and an opinion contributor in Oprah Daily, Newsweek, USA Today, and others. Brandon has graced the cover of Dazed Magazine and LGBTQ publications nationwide, having been named one of the Logo TV’s 30 LGBTQ Changemakers, Huffington Post’s 30 LGBTQ Influencers under 30 and Out Magazine’s 100 Most Influential LGBTQ People.

He was a national surrogate for Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Presidential Campaign and an advisory committee member for President Biden’s General Election bid. In 2019, he became the first survivor of the Pulse tragedy to testify before Congress and was returned in 2022 to testify on the rise of anti-LGBTQ hate violence before the House Oversight Committee. Brandon is a co-founder of The Dru Project, a nonprofit organization that empowers safe spaces in schools for LGBTQ youth, and currently serves as National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign.

His debut memoir, “A Place for Us”, was released in July 2023 and became an instant bestseller.

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Meet Our 2026 HRC Houston Dinner Co-Chairs: Ben Rubio, Gia Montalto, & Josh Beasley—dedicated advocates committed to advancing equality.

Ben Rubio, spearheading Corporate Sponsorships, passionately seeks out businesses aligning with HRC's values. His critical work involves strategic outreach and securing vital corporate partnerships through tailored proposals and meticulous stewardship.

Gia Montalto, leading the charge for the Silent Auction, is a USAF veteran committed to advancing equity. Her tremendous work involves procuring high-value items, meticulously organizing displays, and creating an engaging bidding experience.

Josh Beasley, expertly handles our Table Captains and leads with experience as a longtime HRC Volunteer from Federal Club. He believes fiercely in living authentically with dignity and professionalism. His role is the backbone of our grassroots engagement, recruiting and empowering community leaders to fill tables.

Together, Ben, Gia, & Josh embody passion and purpose. This dinner is a critical moment, uniting us under the banner of equality and empowering HRC's essential work across the nation. There's still time to be part of this impactful evening! Join us, Saturday, May 9th, at 5 PM for the 2026 HRC Houston Dinner. Purchase your tickets now and stand with us!

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