How about the O.C. Center? These would be the people I’m talking about.
The staff at the Center is incredible; they work so hard to ensure that the O.C. is a safe and welcoming place for all people. Some of the staff and board are straight allies, and they work tirelessly to make this world a better place for a community that they aren’t even directly a part of. It’s truly inspiring. You see the true beauty of humanity. We are all connected. Is there any danger of our community getting complacent about giving and supporting causes like The Center O.C. as we attain greater societal acceptance and equality? Unfortunately, I think there is. So many people
dana goldberg
are under the false notion that marriage equality was our biggest fight and now that we have it federally, we can just kick our feet up and relax... Not even close. In 32 states, you can be married on Friday and fired from your job on Monday. We need full federal equality across the board. Until that happens, none of us can kick back and just relax. This truly is one of the most important elections of our lifetime. All of the advances we have had over the last seven years could be reversed if the wrong candidate gets into the White House. How has the Orange County Center or any LGBT community center impacted you or someone you know directly? I’m so grateful these centers exist across the coun-
try. I’ve worked closely with the Gay and Lesbian Center in Los Angeles, and participated in the AIDS ride in 2011 raising $11,500 for the center. I’ve supported LGBT centers in many states because the work they do is so important; the youth programs in particular. Our young people need to know they are normal, are loved, and there’s nothing wrong with them. I know that ensuring youth have a safe place to live and learn is a priority for the Center O.C. It makes me proud to be working with them.
Have you hosted a gala auction before and what can Indigo Ball attendees expect from you as this year’s auctioneer? Pardon the expression, but will you play it straight or maybe ham it up a little? I have. I host more than a dozen of these a year for
different organizations ranging from the Human Rights Campaign, Up2Us Sports, The Black Tie Gala and The Children’s Coalition. I’m not sure where I got it from, but I’m a great auctioneer and I have the ability to lighten up the audience through my humor and when people are happy, they tend to give more. I will definitely not play it straight…So to speak. This is a gala and even though there are a lot of serious things happening in the world, there is always a need for comic relief. One might say now more than ever. What are you working on in addition to your philanthropic and advocacy work at the moment? I produce a huge comedy night in Albuquerque,
New Mexico every year to help benefit New Mexico AIDS Services. That is coming up on May 1st. I have a busy summer schedule with comedy, galas, live auctions; but I will be enjoying an adult beverage or five the second week of May while I entertain 600 lesbians in Cancun with Olivia Travel! Anything to add? Very much looking forward to raising some money for the LGBT Center O.C. at the Indigo Ball! It’s going to be a fantastic night. People can follow me on twitter and instagram @ dgcomedy and my full schedule is on my website
danagoldberg.com.
The Indigo Ball takes place on Saturday, April 16 at the eSports Arena in Santa Ana. For more information, to purchase tickets for the event or to find out everything you need to know about the LGBT Center Orange County, go to
lgbtcenteroc.org.
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