Alphonso David (born 1970) is an American attorney and LGBT civil rights leader. In August 2019, he became the president of the Human Rights Campaign. He is the first civil rights lawyer and first person of color to serve as president of the organization.
Exclusive: Gen. Austin talks to LGBTQ group on ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal anniversary
Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, the choice of President-elect Joe Biden for defense secretary, spoke Tuesday with the head of the nation’s leading LGBTQ group in recognition of the 10th anniversary of repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” the Washington Blade has learned exclusively.
Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights Campaign, confirmed to the Washington Blade in an interview Tuesday the phone call took place that day and said he was left with an “incredibly positive” impression.
David said the secretary-designate recognized the importance of the milestone of repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which former President Obama signed on Dec.
