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…
HRC to honor Judge Genie Wright
The San Antonio chapter of the Human Rights Campaign announced that Judge Eugenia “Genie” Wright of Bexar County Court 7 will be presented with the Equality Award at the group’s Gala and Silent Auction on November 21. The Equality Award is given annually to “an individual who works toward equality for all citizens of San…
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…
Chuck Jordan Award-winner Janet Grigsby: a passionate advocate
Janet Burrage Grigsby says she’s always been a passionate advocate. Women’s reproductive rights, at-risk youth, LGBT equality, and the Democratic Party platform are among the issues that get her enthusiastic attention. Grigsby’s efforts go well beyond lip service. She gets involved in public activities and isn’t afraid to take leadership roles. That is no doubt…
Awards and special guest on tap at annual HRC Gala
Organizers of the San Antonio HRC Gala & Silent Auction announced this week that State Representative Mike Villarreal will be honored with the group’s 2014 Equality Award on November 8. “Rep. Villarreal has been a champion of equality in the Texas House of Representatives for the seven terms he has served, voting against anti-marriage and…