Black Tie breaks records — again
From left, 2024 Senior Co-Chair Dustin Vyers, Junior Co-Chair Liliana Villareal and co-chair-elect Deirdre Coleman Black Tie Dinner this week distributed a record-breaking $1.73 million to its 18 local beneficiaries and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, dinner officials announced Thursday night, Dec.
14, at the Black Tie Wrap Party, held at Gilley’s South Side Music Hall and partially underwritten by Lexus. Proceeds from this year’s 42nd annual event brings Black Tie’s total since 1982 to more than $30 million distributed to LGBTQ, LGBTQ-supporting and AIDS service organizations. “We are not merely donating; we are investing in the profound potential of these organizations to drive positive change” said Black Tie Dinner Senior Co-Chair Regina Lyn Pierce. “As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, we look forward to the countless lives that will be touched and transformed in the years to come, united by the common thread of love, acceptance and progress.” She added that this year’s record-breaking total would not have been possible without the support of PNC Bank, presenting sponsor for the 2023 Black Tie Dinner.
Brendan McGuire, PNC regional president for North Texas, said, “It’s important to support organizations like Black Tie Dinner that work to deliver real impact to the North Texas community.
Communities that are inclusive are more resilient, and I am proud of the impact we’ve made together on our region.” According to a press release announcing the distribution total, “Black Tie Dinner is deeply grateful for the support of all its sponsors, attendees, volunteers and every individual donation received since its first dinner more than 40 years ago.
