This image is from Family Equality Council’s annual fundraising gala in New York City. Initially called the Gay Fathers Coalition when founded in 1979, the now known Family Equality Council changed its name to include all types of families and started as a volunteer grassroots chapter-based organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ parents and their children. Each year at the Night at the Pier gala FEQ chooses people and organizations to honor for the work they have done for the LGBTQ+ community. This image is from last year’s event (May 2017) which I attended with my family. They honored ABC’s mini-series “When We Rise,” and a mental health counselor, Dr. David Baker-Hargrove, who was largely influential in responding to the Pulse shooting and is the co-founder of Two-Spirit Health Services in Florida. Among the honored guests were performances from Broadway cast members from Dear Evan Hansen, Miss Saigon, and Come From Away. In addition to the musical performances, Rosie O’Donnell (whom I met) and Edie Windsor attended the event as guest speakers. The gala also includes an auction which helps to raise money for the organization.
Information and image courtesy of FEQ website: https://www.familyequality.org/get_involved/events/annual_events/night_at_the_pier/
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-MF