WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today announced that Vice President Joe Biden will deliver the keynote address at the organization’s Los Angeles Dinner on Saturday, March 22, 2014.  Vice President Biden will be joined by Dr. Jill Biden.       

“Vice President Biden has been a champion of civil rights for his entire career, from his leadership on the Violence Against Women Act to his strong support for marriage equality,” said HRC President Chad Griffin.   “As Senator and Vice President, his work to advance LGBT equality is just one chapter in a remarkable lifetime of service.” 

All media planning to attend must pre-register by Tuesday, March 18.  To request credentials please contact Paul Guequierre at Paul.Guequierre@hrc.org.  Only media credentialed for this event will be allowed entrance; further press logistics and coverage details are forthcoming to credentialed media.

WHAT:           Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Dinner

WHEN:           Saturday, March 22, 2014      

WHERE:         JW Marriott L.A. Live Hotel
                        Platinum Ballroom
                        900 West Olympic Boulevard
                        Los Angeles, California 90015

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.