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Happy Friday! Here's what we've got for you in this FYI Friday:

Have a great weekend!

Equality Brunch Raises Over $102,000

Thank you to everyone that joined us last Saturday, October 1 for the 13th Annual Equality Brunch: Not Going Back, presented by Texas State Senator John Whitmire! We're excited to say that the brunch raised over $102,000 for The Caucus PAC.

We would like to extend a huge thanks again to our presenting sponsor Senator Whitmire, to the leadership team for making the event a success, to Harrison Homer-Guy for the wonderful performances, to our amazing emcee Lisa Foronda Harper, the staff at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, Javier Jiminez at The Golden Leaf Floral and Design for the beautiful centerpieces, Mark Solano and Nuro for their support, our volunteers, to all our sponsors and program ad supporters, and to all our attendees.

We would also like to congratulate our honorees once again:

Jim Cotton President’s Award
Alexis Melvin

Annise D. Parker Public Service Award
Maria Gonzalez

Bayard Rustin Civil Rights Award
State Representative Jolanda Jones

Tim Brookover Excellence in Media Award
Queer Voices

Kristen Capps Social Conscience Award
Christian Menefee

Monica Roberts Award
Joëlle Bayaa-Uzuri Espeut

Eleanor Tinsley Ally Award
County Commissioner Adrian Garcia

Don Hrachovy Lifetime Achievement Award
Lane Lewis

Dennis Spencer Service Award
Francisco Sanchez

Barbara Cigainero Volunteer of the Year Award
Pat Strong

Rep. Al Green to Support H.R. 5730, the Protect Intersex Children Act
During Community Corner at this Wednesday's monthly membership meeting, Koomah, from The Houston Intersex Society, mentioned H.R. 5730, the Protect Intersex Children Act, a bill introduced by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. The bill would would prohibit medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children in the foster care system. Congressman Al Green, who had joined the meeting as another Community Corner guest, heard about this bill and let The Caucus know that he will be signing on in support of the bill. Thank you to Koomah for facilitating the conversation about the Intersex community and thank you to Congressman Green for your allyship to the Intersex community!

Get Out the Vote With Us!
If you’re interested in making a difference below are some ways you can help make sure our community is educated and ready to vote.
  • Block Walk in Montrose: 2401 Brun St., Houston, TX 77019 - 10/08 9:30 am (RSVP: bit.ly/CaucusBW1)
  • Block Walk in Harris County Pct. 4: 9440 Bellaire Blvd. #200, Houston, TX 77036 - 10/15 10:00 am (RSVP: bit.ly/CaucusBW2)
  • Block Walk to GOTV: Cherryhurst Park, 1700 Missouri St., Houston, TX 77006 - 10/23 10 am (RSVP - mobilize.us/s/Lchj2O)
  • Sign up for Reach App Training: Daily at 7pm (Sign-up - bit.ly/TexasReach)
  • Volunteer at West Gray: Oct. 24th - Nov. 4th (Sign up - bit.ly/caucvol22)

Update in Asia Foster Murder Investigation
Yesterday, The Caucus received word that Houston Police Department had made an arrested and charged a suspect in the November 2020 murder of Asia Jynaé Foster, a young, trans Houstonian. See more on ABC 13 or the Houston Chronicle.

A Fundraiser for Lina Hidalgo with Special Guest Jane Fonda
Please join Judge Hidalgo for a fundraiser for with Jane Fonda, Saturday, October 22 at 5:30PM, at the home of Swati and Dr. Rakesh Narayan. Want to win Texas? With less than 20 days left before early voting, this is the race to support.

This is the homestretch and our final chance to raise the money to help propel Lina to victory in November. You can make a donation to the campaign via check, online at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/lhoct22 or send an RSVP to finance@linahidalgo.com.

You can give at the link above or send a check to:
Lina Hidalgo for Harris County
P.O. Box 88392
Houston, TX 77288

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