Transgender activist Chaz Bono, most recently beloved for his performance on Dancing with the Stars, will be honored at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s 40th Anniversary Gala & Auction. The event will be hosted by Leslie Jordan, featuring Jane Lynch on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Bono will be honored with the Center’s Board of Directors award where he will be recognized for his contributions to transgender activism. Bono has served as a spokesperson for the LGBT community in addition to serving as spokesperson for the Human Rights Campaign and Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
“Chaz has been a trailblazer in our community for many years, bravely speaking his truth and working to make our movement stronger. He has continued that leadership since coming out as a transgender man. No other person has done more than Chaz to promote visibility and understanding about the reality of transgender people,” says Center CEO Lorri L. Jean. “His courageous example is helping transgender youth and their families throughout the world. That’s great progress not only for the LGBT community, but for society as a whole.”
Neil Patrick Harris and his partner David Burkta will also be honored at the event.
