HRC Atlanta Announces Corporate Sponsors and Entertainment for Annual Dinner

Each year, the HRC Atlanta volunteer committee hosts the premier HRC Atlanta Dinner and Silent Auction. The black-tie event draws thousands from the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and its allies to the city to see world-renowned speakers and entertainers, bid on items in a silent auction and raise money for the vital work done by HRC.

Kathy Najimy headlines this year's event as the guest speaker along with a special live performance from Billboard recording artist, Crystal Waters. Representative John Lewis is also a Featured Speaker.

The HRC Atlanta Dinner and Silent Auction is one important way to celebrate the strength and diversity in theAtlanta community. Last year's dinner and silent auction raised over $300,000, led by the tremendous support fromAtlanta's corporate community.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. returns this year as the Grand Partner & Presenting Sponsor. The Coca-Cola Company and Cox Enterprises once again join Turner as Presenting Sponsors for this year's dinner.

    Additional sponsors include:
    -- Platinum Sponsors: Deloitte and Delta Air Lines
    -- Gold Sponsors: Wachovia, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, SunTrust and The Home
       Depot
    -- Silver Sponsors: Macy's, Newell Rubbermaid and Alston+Bird LLP
    -- Bronze Sponsors: Bank of America and The Fryer Law Firm
    -- Crystal Sponsor & VIP Reception Sponsor: RBC Centura Bank
    -- Crystal Sponsors: Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, Littler Mendelson,
       P.C., Paul Horning- Smith Barney, Barking Hound Village, and Powell
       Goldstein LLP
    -- Equality Sponsors: David Magazine, Southern Voice, Labrys, Outwrite
       Bookstore & Coffeehouse, bizonesource, The Atlanta Pride Committee and
       Metrotainment Cafes

For more information on the dinner, purchasing tickets, and donating to the auction, please visit http://www.atlantahrcdinner.org.

About The Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of more than 700,000 members and supporters nationwide. As the largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, HRC envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community. For more information about The Human Rights Campaign please visit http://www.hrc.org

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