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and Lesbian Center's Anniversary Gala a Success

L.A. Gay
and Lesbian Center's Anniversary Gala a Success

At its 36th Anniversary Gala and Auction, held Saturday, November 17, the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center raised more than $475,000.

At its 36th Anniversary Gala and Auction, held Saturday, November 17, the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center raised more than $475,000.

The gala was hosted by Advocate columnist Alec Mapa and featured performances by Jennifer Lewis, Linda Ronstadt, and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles.

Shirley MacLaine made an appearance to present Lewis with the center's Rand Schrader Distinguished Achievement Award. "I feel like I am in the room of the future," MacLaine told the crowd during her introduction of Lewis. "What you people are doing is resonating exactly what the soul wants, and I thank you from my heart for that."

Center CEO Lorri L. Jean captivated the crowd with a heartfelt speech in which she took stock of the gay rights movement and made a bold statement that LGBT Americans are consistently winning over the hearts and minds of their heterosexual friends, family members, coworkers, and peers on the issue of equal civil rights.

"Increasingly, we are claiming the moral high ground," Jean said. "The center is a shining example of that -- helping those in need, giving people hope, fighting for fairness, being there for our allies. The bottom line? We have won the culture wars. At least, our ultimate victory is assured." (The Advocate)

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