The PFLAG 50th Anniversary Gala
We had an incredible night celebrating 50 years of #LeadingWithLove at the PFLAG 50th Anniversary Gala.
Along with our brilliant and hilarious host, Amber Ruffin and her writing and performing partner Jenny Hagel, we welcomed great guests like Eureka, Rose Abdoo, Dylan Mulvaney, and Tituss Burgess. We honored Big Freedia with the PFLAG National Breaking Barriers Award, honored Tom Daley with our George Takei Advocacy Award, and enjoyed incredible performances from Robin S, Evann McIntosh, VINCINT and Johnny Manuel. OH! Did we mention the special SURPRISE performance by Big Freedia herself?
Thank you to all who supported us and helped us to raise over $115,000—the first $50,000 of which was matched generously by the David Bohnett Foundation!
The New York Marriott Marquis | New York City, NY
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Amber Ruffin speaks onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: (L-R) Big Freedia, Brian Bond and Tom Daley attend PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Big Freedia attends PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black attend PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: VINCINT performs at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Jay Armstrong Johnson attends PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: L-R) Hailee Kaleem Wright, Leandra Ellis-Gaston, Nasia Thomas, Zoe Jensen, and Bella Coppola attend PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Susan Thronson and Brian K. Bond attend PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: (L-R) Cooper Solomon and Jennifer Solomon attend PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: J. Harrison Ghee attends PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Tati Gabrielle attends PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Johnny Manuel performs at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Rose Abdoo attends PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Dylan Mulvaney attends PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: VINCINT performs at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Dustin Lance Black attends PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Sara Kalman speaks onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Big Freedia (C) attends PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Robin S performs onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: (L-R) Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black attend PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: A view of the audience at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Brian Bond speaks onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: A view of the audience at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Mary Barnard and Tati Gabrielle speak onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: (L-R) Rose Abdoo and Eureka O’Hara speak onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Evann McIntosh speaks onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Robin S performs onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Eureka O’Hara attends PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Guests attend PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Robin S performs onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Big Freedia (C) attends PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: (L-R) Melissa King and Amalia Graziani attend PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Dylan Mulvaney appears onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Dylan Mulvaney speaks onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: (L-R) Big Freedia and Dylan Mulvaney appear onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: (L-R) Dylan Mulvaney and Big Freedia appear onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Jean-Marie Navetta speaks onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![A parent and child stand at a podium with a microphone. Both are smiling. Behind them is a large PFLAG banner.]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Jennifer Solomon and Cooper Solomon speak onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Tituss Burgess appears onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Tom Daley speaks onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Jennifer Solomon and Cooper Solomon speak onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: (L-R) Eureka O’Hara and Rose Abdoo appear onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Tati Gabrielle speaks onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG) ![]()
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Robin S performs onstage at PFLAG National 50th Anniversary Gala at Marriott Marquis on March 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for PFLAG) Honorary Host Committee
