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HRC South Florida Dinner
Saturday, March 15, 2025
at
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Organized by HRC South Florida
Featuring
Johnny Sibilly - Visibility Award
Actor and producer Johnny Sibilly is known for his charisma, versatility, and championing of the LGBTQ+ community both on and off the screen. He most recently was seen as a series regular on Peacock's Queer As Folk and as 'Wilson the water cop' in the Emmy Award winning comedy series HACKS on HBO Max. Sibilly has also graced the small screen as Costas Perez in the groundbreaking drama POSE. Most recently Sibilly could be seen doing a major arc on ABC's STATION 19 and on an episode of the new hit Ryan Murphy series DR. ODYSSEY. He also hosts and produces the hit Logo series SPILL WITH JOHNNY SIBILLY. He just wrapped the fourth season of production last month. In addition to his work in television, Sibilly is a fervent advocate for LGBTQ+ and Latinx rights, growing a considerable social following as a result of his progressive and comedic voice that includes his popular online character Julissa.
Jennifer Solomon - Community Award
Jennifer Solomon (she/her) is the Parents and Families Support Manager for Equality Florida, leading the Parenting with Pride network. Based in Miami, she is a proud parent of four children, three of whom identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. While she began her career as a pediatric RN, Jennifer’s passion for advocacy has led her to what she considers her dream role at Equality Florida. Jennifer’s advocacy work includes founding and serving as president of PFLAG Miami, where she has created a supportive space for families to receive guidance, share experiences, and become allies for their loved ones. She also co-led the Miami Coalition for Queer Youth, ensuring equitable and safe educational environments for all students. From 2022 to 2024, Jennifer served as the LGBTQ+ Chair for the Miami-Dade Council of PTA/PTSA and now presides over Florida PTA's Kaleidoscope Chapter. As an appointed member of HRC’s Parents for Transgender Equality Council, Jennifer advocates on a national level. In recognition of her impactful work, Equality Florida honored her with the 2023 Voice for Equality Award, and SAVE named her a 2023 Champion of Equality. You’ll often find Jennifer advocating at local school board meetings, the state legislature, and even Capitol Hill, passionately fighting for families like hers. By sharing her personal parenting journey, she aims to educate and empower parents, working together to create a kinder, more inclusive world for all children.
Brandon Wolf - HRC National Press Secretary
Brandon Wolf is a nationally recognized civil rights and gun safety advocate, serving as National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign. A survivor of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, he honors the victims through action, co-founding The Dru Project, which has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships. In 2019, he became the first Pulse survivor to testify before Congress. A powerful speaker, he appears on MSNBC, CNN, and major publications. Named a modern LGBTQ pioneer by HuffPost, Brandon believes in honoring those lost not with words, but with action.
Schedule of Events
Welcome Reception: 5:00 PM
Dinner & Stage Program: 6:30 PM
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach
3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Parking
Private valet parking available for $15 per vehicle. (Normally $60) Please use the lower driveway designated for ballroom arrivals to receive our special rate.
Take Advantage of Our Small Group Discount!
A night of advocacy and celebration is best spent with others- Enjoy a special discounted ticket when you buy 3 or more!
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