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Human Rights Campaign and Alphonso David Reach Lawsuit Settlement

David, HRC's former president, had sued the organization after his firing, claiming racial discrimination.

Alphonso David Should Have Said No to Cuomo

David, now fired as head of the Human Rights Campaign, should have risked losing a friend rather than losing his job.

HRC's Alphonso David Moonlights at the Electoral College

David, as an elector in New York State, will play a role in making the Democratic ticket's election official.

HRC Responds to Alphonso David Suit, Says There Was No Discrimination

David, the group's first Black president, was let go for "legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons having absolutely nothing to do with race," HRC said in a court filing.

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Former HRC President Alphonso David Sues Over Discrimination

In his lawsuit, David claims he was fired because he is Black. The Human Rights Campaign says the lawsuit is "riddled with untruths."

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HRC Cannot Be Trusted Until It Answers for Alphonso David Firing

In this op-ed, Duane Cramer lays out how the Human Rights Campaign's painful history connects to the recent firing.

HRC's Alphonso David: Don't Sleep on MLK Day of Service

If you have the ability, give back in the name of Dr. King.

HRC's Alphonso David is Fighting for Black Queer Lives at the Polls

The activist and president of the Human Rights Campaign is putting his efforts on the future of queer Americans. 

HRC's Alphonso David: Trump 'Is Seeking to Destroy Our Democracy'

On Inside With The Advocate, the Human Rights Campaign's leader talks activism as Pride, centering racial justice, and why we must take Trump down.

Alphonso David Says HRC Treated Him Differently Because of Race

David, fired by the Human Rights Campaign last week, made a charge of racism in the first interview he's given since his ouster. 

Alphonso David Fired by Human Rights Campaign After Cuomo Firestorm

The organization's boards fired him "for cause" after a flurry of statements were released over the weekend.

HRC Launches Probe of Alphonso David's Work for Gov. Andrew Cuomo

The group has hired a prominent law firm to investigate whether its leader's involvement in Cuomo's response to sexual harassment accusations was appropriate.

Citing Cuomo Work, HRC Staffers Call for Alphonso David's Resignation

David, the organization's president, is under fire because of his role in helping his former boss, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, respond to accusations of sexual harassment.

HRC's Alphonso David: Voting Key to Racial Justice, LGBTQ+ Equality

"We are fighting for our lives," says David, and we must take the fight to the voting booth.

HRC President Alphonso David: Why We Must Elect Joe Biden

We can regain that hope we had five years ago, writes the leader of the Human Rights Campaign.

Help Mobilize Pro-Equality Voters at HRC's Virtual Events

Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David will join the "virtual bus tour."

Human Rights Campaign Must Do More for People of Color, Leader Says

And so must the LGBTQ movement in general, writes Alphonso David, HRC's president.

For First Time, Three National LGBTQ Orgs Will Have Black Leaders

Imani Rupert-Gordon, Alphonso David, and Kierra Johnson are the new faces of queer activism.

Nancy Pelosi Gets HRC's Endorsement: 'Our Community Needs Her'

Pelosi has always been there for the LGBTQ community, HRC President Alphonso David says.

Human Rights Campaign, Other LGBTQ Groups Back Impeachment Inquiry

"The safety and well-being of our democracy is at stake," says HRC President Alphonso David.

HRC Names First Civil Rights Lawyer, First POC President

Alphonso David will succeed Chad Griffin at the helm of the nation's largest LGBTQ rights organization.