Mumbai, March 25 -- Despite a brief interruption by protestors advocating for a Gaza ceasefire, the Human Rights Campaign gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night proceeded as planned, largely serving as a rallying point for Democratic candidates and the LGBTQ+ community.

Alongside a keynote address from First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Jean Smart and Sterling K. Brown received honors at the event. Smart was presented with the National Equality Award, while Brown was recognized with the Ally for Equality Award.

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