05/04/2025
“Real change starts in community.” – Cherelle Griner
Honored to attend the HRC Gala this evening—my first, but certainly not my last. Thank you Meredith C. Moore for the invite. My family has supported the Human Rights Campaign for years, and tonight reminded me why that support matters more than ever.
This was an evening filled with purpose, and powerful storytelling. We heard from inspiring leaders like Dr. Elijah Nicholas, DBA, MBA, MAET, MSOL —who I had the pleasure of serving with on a panel at the OUT Georgia Business Alliance Economic Inclusion Summit, and Bishop Oliver Clyde Allen III, who helped found Safe Space at Morehouse College (a group for the LGBTQIA+ community) literally had a 🎤 drop speech. 🔥✨💖
The message throughout the night was clear: the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality—especially for trans individuals—is now!
I saw a friend that has attended for many years. He told me he saw John Lewis speak years back. He also told me that in previous years the event was twice as big and had double the amount of sponsors.
That’s a call to action. Now is not the time to scale back. Now is when we need you—our allies, leaders, and institutions—to show up, speak out, and support the work that builds a more just, inclusive future for ALL.
Deep gratitude to all who made the night possible and to the many sponsors that did support. Your commitment to people and inclusive community will not be forgotten.
