human rights campaign
-
Alphonso David Out as President of Human Rights Campaign Amid Cuomo-Related Controversy
David was the subject of an independent investigation he publicly called out as lacking transparency. Refuting his claims, HRC announced his termination Monday.
-
![‘I Am Not Resigning’: Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David Calls for ‘Complete Transparency’ in Cuomo-Related Independent Review [UPDATED]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/3db2dfefb509637cff0d48f254b3698a-300x169.jpg)
‘I Am Not Resigning’: Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David Calls for ‘Complete Transparency’ in Cuomo-Related Independent Review [UPDATED]
The HRC board reportedly found no sign of wrongdoing by David in the scandal that unseated New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. So why are they asking him to resign?
-
![Cuomo’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Cause Turmoil for Leadership of Time’s Up and the Human Rights Campaign [Updated]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/54e028775876c188484beb1c5cc822fb-300x184.jpg)
Cuomo’s Sexual Harassment Allegations Cause Turmoil for Leadership of Time’s Up and the Human Rights Campaign [Updated]
Board co-chair Roberta Kaplan steps down after advising Cuomo's staff; HRC President Alphonso David now under internal investigation for similar involvement.
-
Exclusive: A Powerful New Video From the Human Rights Campaign and Billy Porter Reminds Us Our Votes Do Matter
There has been so much trauma, violence, inhumanity and depraved indifference splashed across our screens in recent months, it’s often difficult to process it all—let alone the brutality we’ve become almost inured to over the past decade and those prior. But what we have been witnessing as of late is not only not new, it…
-
Suspect Arrested in Killing of Missouri Trans Woman Nina Pop
A man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Nina Pop, a 28-year-old trans woman found stabbed to death in Missouri earlier this month. KFVS TV reports that 40-year-old Joseph Cannon was arrested Friday morning in Dexter, Mo. Sikeston DPS Chief James McMillen told reporters that police were “pleased to…
-
God Is Love: Why Finding Common Ground Is Paramount to LGBTQ Folks Feeling Welcomed In Religious Spaces
“God loves me radically. And any member of faith, any leader of faith should also love me radically.” — Alphonso David, President of the Human Rights Campaign Growing up, Alphonso David spent a lot of time at the Lord’s house. Whether he was attending his mother’s three and a half hour long Baptist services or…
-
Jeremy O. Harris and Naomi Campbell to Be Honored With 2020 Human Rights Campaign Awards
The fight for equality is ongoing, but the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)—the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization—continues to honor those doing the work. Ahead of its 19th Annual HRC Greater New York Gala on Saturday, Feb. 1, the advocacy organization has announced it will be awarding one of…
-
Janelle Monáe to Be Honored With the Human Rights Campaign's Equality Award
As both artist and activist, the once enigmatic Janelle Monáe has emerged as an increasingly identifiable presence in recent years, not only delivering stellar albums and onscreen performances but a more transparent lens into her life. In 2018, the award-winning singer, actor, and producer both delivered the genre-defying and Grammy-nominated Dirty Computer and the announcement…
-
Denali Berries Stuckey Becomes 12th Black Trans Woman Killed This Year
The murderous death toll continues to climb for members of the transgender community with news of the killing of Denali Berries Stuckey, the 12th transgender woman to be slain this year. Stuckey, 29, was found shot to death along a road in North Charleston, S.C., on Saturday, and police are now investigating whether her death…