MassEquality, Massachusetts’ leading LGBTQ grassroots advocacy organization, received $55k in donations at its 2018 Beacons of Light fundraising dinner and Icon Awards ceremony. The money raised will allow the organization to expand its mission to advocate for full equality and justice throughout the state; educate communities on LGBTQ issues; and elect supportive candidates to state wide offices. The Community Icon award winner went to The Network/La Red, a survivor-led, social justice organization. Notable attendees included Shane Cahill, Consul General of Ireland (who attended with his partner, Sean Henry); Josée-Anne Labrie, Public Information Officer of the Québec Government Office in Boston; Sam Chambers, Boston Citywide LGBTQ Liaison for Mayor Martin J. Walsh; Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim; and former Rep. Carl Sciortino (currently Executive Director of AIDS Action Committee).Caption1
