2014 Highlights

Play the Video: Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2nd Annual Time To THRIVE Conference Highlights

Check out some of the amazing speakers, presenters, and partners who participated in HRC Foundation's Inaugural Time To THRIVE Conference in 2014.

  • Play the Video Chad Griffin at the Inaugural HRCF Time to THRIVE Conference

    HRC President Chad Griffin explains the importance of making the world a better place for LGBTQ youth.

  • Play the Video Ellen Page Joins HRCF's Time to THRIVE Conference

    On Friday, February 14, 2014, actress Ellen Page speaks about the brave decision to live openly and authentically.

  • Play the Video Betty DeGeneres on Her Continued Support of the LGBTQ Community

    Mother-to-all and activist Betty DeGeneres speaks at the inaugural HRC Time to THRIVE Conference.

  • Play the Video Dolores Huerta at the HRCF Time To THRIVE Conference

    Labor & civil rights activist Dolores Huerta speaks at the HRC Time to THRIVE Conference.

  • Play the Video Jeydon Loredo Speaks at the HRCF Time to THRIVE Conference

    Texas transgender student Jeydon Loredo shares his story of discrimination and inspires educators to make schools safer for LGBTQ students.

  • Play the Video Princess Moss & Richard Yep on the Importance of Making Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Youth

    NEA's Princess Moss & Executive Director of the American Counseling Association Richard Yep speak about their involvement with the inaugural HRC Time to THRIVE Conference.

  • Play the Video Laila Al Shamma at the HRCF Time to THRIVE Conference

    LGBTQ youth advocate Laila Al Shamma speaks at HRC Foundation's inaugural Time to THRIVE Conference.

  • Play the Video Robin McHaelen Receives the Upstander Award

    Executive Director of True Colors Robin McHaelen accepts the Upstander Award for her work promoting safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ youth.

  • Play the Video EJ Johnson Presents the Upstander Award to Magic & Cookie Johnson

    Openly gay son of basketball legend Magic Johnson presents his mother & father with the Upstander Award for their work promoting safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ youth.

  • Play the Video Lance Bass Receives the Upstander Award

    Lance Bass accepts the Upstander Award for his work promoting safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ youth.

  • Play the Video Frenchie Davis Performs at the Opening Night of HRCF's Inaugural Time to THRIVE Conference

    American Idol & The Voice contestant & powerhouse vocalist Frenchie Davis entertains the Time to THRIVE Conference attendees.

  • Play the Video Abbe Land at the HRCF Time to THRIVE Conference

    Trevor Project Executive Director Abbe Land discusses the need for organizations to support LGBTQ youth.

  • Play the Video Gregory Lewis at the HRCF Time to THRIVE Conference

    True Colors Fund Executive Director Gregory Lewis speaks about the importance of housing LGBT youth.

  • Play the Video Joey Kemmerling on Teen Bullying and Overcoming Obstacles

    Joey Kemmerling discusses tean bullying and overcoming obstacles at HRC Foundation's inaugural Time to THRIVE Conference.

  • Play the Video Phill Wilson at the HRCF Time to THRIVE Conference

    Phill Wilson, President and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute, addresses the audience at HRC Foundation's inaugural Time to THRIVE Conference.

  • Play the Video Scott Sapperstein at the HRCF Time to THRIVE Conference

    AT&T's Scott Sapperstein speaks about the importance of protecting LGBTQ youth.

  • Play the Video Time to THRIVE U.S. Government Panel

    Gautam Raghavan, White House LGBT Liaison, moderates a panel of representatives from the U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture to discuss guidance, resources and other assistance available from the U.S. Government to help prevent and address bullying and empower young people.

  • Play the Video Chelsea Clinton at the HRC Time To THRIVE Conference

    Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton speaks about the importance of supporting LGBTQ youth.

  • Play the Video Jack Andraka addresses the HRCF Time to THRIVE Conference

    Openly-gay student and medical scientist Jack Andraka talks about the importance of being out and his discovery of a cheap test for pancreatic cancer.

Watch and share videos from HRC Foundation's Time to THRIVE conference using the hashtag #TimeToThrive. Please address all media inquiries to Liz Halloran at liz.halloran@hrc.org.

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