Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is vying to
become the Democratic presidential nominee, will next month address
the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBT rights
group.
The former secretary of state will
speak to the organization on the morning of Saturday, October 3,
ahead of HRC's 19th annual National Dinner in Washington
D.C.
“Secretary Clinton is a tremendous
advocate for equality and has been a tireless champion for the
advancement of LGBT rights as human rights around the globe,” HRC
President Chad Griffin said in announcing Clinton's appearance. “A
visionary leader fighting for an America where everyone is treated
with equal respect and dignity, regardless of their sexual
orientation or gender identity, we’re thrilled Secretary Clinton
will join us to discuss the challenges ahead in the fight for full
federal equality.”
Clinton championed LGBT rights abroad
while serving at the State Department. But her late endorsement of
marriage equality, which came in 2013, has been criticized. During
an interview last year with NPR, Clinton clashed with Fresh Air
host Terry Gross on her evolution on the issue.
(Related: Hillary
Clinton annoyed as Terry Gross tries to pin down her views on gay
marriage.)