Photos Tony Cotte, Arlan Fonseca and Kevin Hame
Boston Seaport World Trade Center | Boston | November 23, 2019
Senator and US Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar opened the 38th annual Human Rights Campaign New England Dinner, delivering a powerful speech about LGBTQ equality and the importance of ending the epidemic of violence facing transgender women of color. HRC President Alphonso David welcomed the 800+ attendees with a rally cry to double-down on their work in advancing equality while protecting the gains already made. Former Mass. Governor Michael Dukakis introduced HRC’s Ally for Equality Awardee. Mimi Lemay, author and member of HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality National Council, introduced Will Malloy, the receipt of this year’s Equality Award. The awards wrapped with Omar Yaghi’s presentation of the Healthcare Leadership Award to Tufts Medical Center for their work in 2019. Co-Chairs Neil Berenson, Audrea Laffely, Kevin Peterson and Omar Yaghi hosted the event.
