The San Antonio chapter of the Human Rights Campaign will honor Choco Gonzalez Meza posthumously with the Chuck Jordan Award for Lifetime Achievement at their annual Gala and Silent Auction on November 5. Meza was a tireless activist for the Democratic Party and the lead of the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign in San Antonio when…
Dawn Lafreeda to Receive Equality Award from HRC
The San Antonio chapter of the Human Rights Campaign announced it will present restaurateur Dawn Lafreeda with the Equality Award at their annual Gala and Silent Auction on November 5 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The Equality Award is given annually to “an individual who works toward equality for all citizens of San Antonio.” Past…
Save the Dates: Autumn Marks Start of Fundraiser Season
Labor Day marks the end of summer and the beginning of fundraising season in San Antonio’s LGBT community. While fundraising goes on year-round, the fall and winter are when many local nonprofits schedule signature events. The first weekend of fall promises to be a busy one with banquets slated on three consecutive days. On September…
Texas artist McKay Otto will address HRC gala
Texas artist McKay Otto will be a guest speaker at the HRC Gala and Silent Auction on November 21 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Otto is a native of Wharton, Texas who now lives in Wimberly. His work has been exhibited extensively in gallery and museum exhibitions in Houston,…
HRC to honor Eric Alva with award for lifetime advocacy
The San Antonio chapter of the Human Rights Campaign announced this week that retired Marine Sergeant Eric Alva will be honored with the Chuck Jordan Award for lifetime advocacy at the group’s Gala and Silent Auction on November 21. In March 2003, Alva was the first soldier injured in the Iraq War when he stepped…
With end of summer comes award and banquet season
Labor Day marks the end of summer and the beginning of fundraising season in San Antonio’s LGBT community. While fundraising goes on year-round, the fall and winter are when many local nonprofits schedule signature events. The season kicks off on September 26 with the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio Awards Presentation and Comedy Show at…
W.D. Deli owners to receive HRC Community Ally Award
The San Antonio chapter of the Human Rights Campaign announced on October 25 the selection of Wayne D. Beers and Michael R. Bobo as recipients of their Community Ally Award which will be presented at the HRC Gala and Silent Auction on November 8. Following is the announcement released by HRC: Local business owners, Wayne…