Remembering Jenny De Leon, “An Enigmatic, Bright Soul” Killed in Tampa, Florida
HRC is honoring the memory of Jenny De Leon, a 25-year-old Latina transgender woman who was found dead in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 2, 2021. De Leon’s death is at…
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Human Rights Campaign & Athlete Ally Call on NCAA to Include Non-Discrimination Language & Enforceable Protections for Transgender Athletes In New Constitution
Call Follows the NCAA’s Release of Draft Constitution Absent Non-Discrimination Language Ahead Of 15th Special Convention to Discuss the Proposal
2021 Becomes Deadliest Year on Record for Transgender and Non-Binary People
We are at a tragic and deeply upsetting moment: With the death of Marquiisha Lawrence, 2021 has become the deadliest year ever for transgender and gender non-conforming people.
Remembering Marquiisha Lawrence, Black Trans Woman With An “Infectious Smile” And A “Heart of Gold”
HRC is remembering Marquiisha Lawrence, a 28-year-old Black transgender woman who was well loved by her family and friends. Lawrence was fatally shot in Greenville, South Carolina, on Nov. 4,…
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Releases New Data on COVID-19 & LGBTQ+ Health Equity
LGBTQ+ people are far more likely to have been vaccinated than the general population and more worried about the effects of the Delta variant
Human Rights Campaign Hosts HBCU National Truth Week
Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, will start Truth Week,…
Human Rights Campaign Urges the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Biden-Harris Build Back Better Framework
The Build Back Better Framework will deliver meaningful outcomes for LGBTQ+ people and families, building an America in which all can thrive.
Human Rights Campaign Congratulates New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Re-Election Victory
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) congratulates New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on his successful re-election bid.
HRC Remembers Rikkey Outumuro, a.k.a. Tru Starlet, Beloved Advocate and Drag Performer
Rikkey Otumuro, a 39-year-old Latina transgender woman, was a popular and well-loved member of the Washington LGBTQ+ community. Outumuro, a.k.a. Tru Starlet, was fatally shot in Centralia, Washington, on the…
Human Rights Campaign Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Crucial Voting Rights Legislation
Millions of voters -- especially LGBTQ+ voters and voters of color -- remain at risk of being denied the fundamental constitutional right to vote as voter suppression efforts continue unabated…
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