Video of the 28th Annual Black Tie Dinner themed, "Courage, Hope, Inspiration," held as a fundraiser for various LGBTQ+ organizations. California Mayor Gavin Newsom was the keynote speaker. The Kuchling Humanitarian Award and Elizabeth Birch Equality Award were given to Steve Atkinson and Judy Shepard, respectively. Entertainment included performances by Booker T. High School dancers, Jason Walker, and Ellen Lauper, among others. Victoria Gutierrez hosted the Black Tie Dinner auction.

Four videos shown at the 2009 Black Tie Dinner, including a beneficiary video, a board video, a compilation put together by the Human Rights Campaign, and a video celebrating Steve Atkinson as the winner of the Kuchling Humanitarian Award.

Photograph of the left portion of a poster remembering the 1988 Black Tie Dinner. A photograph of John D. Thomas (center) and two women can be seen in the central left section of the poster. An eagle crest has been placed above the photograph, and a document titled "UNITED OUR WAY" has been placed below.

Photograph of a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster 883, auctioned off at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. The motorcycle can be seen indoors in the center of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. A 2006 BMW 325i can be seen in the background of the photograph, among auction tables. Guests can also be seen in the background.

Photograph of a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster 883, auctioned off at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. The motorcycle can be seen indoors in the center of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. Guests can be seen standing around a 2006 BMW 325i in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of a black 2006 BMW 325i, a prize for the 2005 Black Tie Dinner raffle. The car can be seen indoors in the center of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. Guests can be seen conversing on the right side of the photograph.

Photograph of a black 2006 BMW 325i, a prize for the 2005 Black Tie Dinner raffle. The car can be seen indoors in the center of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. Guests can be seen conversing around auction tables in the background.

Photograph of (l-r) Anne Fay, [unidentified], Joe Solmonese, and Kathy Hewitt at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. Individuals can be seen standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of Anne Fay (left) with another woman (right) at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. The women can be seen standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of a silent auction table at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. Items on the table include: a white dress with gold beading; a glass egg on a golden stand, placed in front of a sign that reads, "FABERGE EGG"; a small statue of a body; and a collage poster advertising Tricia Quaid Landscape Design.

Photograph of a silent auction table at the 2005 Back Tie Dinner. Items on the table include: several gift baskets, three dresses on mannequin forms, and other clothing items.

Photograph of a bedroom set up for auction at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. A bed can be seen in the center of the photograph, facing to the right of the camera. Several decorative pillows and blankets have been placed on top of it. A mirror and other objects can be seen on display in the right portion of the photograph, beneath the bed.

Photograph of Betty Young (left) and another woman (right) with Lily Tomlin (center) at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. The women can be seen standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of Bill Brosius (left) with Veletta Lill (right) and another woman (center) at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. Individuals can be seen standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of Lily Tomlin (center) with Bill Logan (right) and another man (left) at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. Individuals are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of Breggett Rideau (right) performing at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. Rideau can be seen on stage in the center of the photograph, facing the camera and smiling. She is holding a microphone in her right hand. Two men can be seen on stage behind her, playing bass guitar (left) and piano (center).

Photograph of (l-r) Cece Cox, Lily Tomlin, and Nan Arnold at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. The women can be seen standing side by side, facing the camera and smiling.

Photograph of (l-r) Cece Cox, Lily Tomlin, and Nan Arnold at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. The women are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of (l-r) Jack Pettit, Lily Tomlin, and Christ Luna at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. Individuals can be seen standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling.

Photograph of Christine Jarosz (right) receiving the Raymond M. Kuchling Humanitarian Award at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. Jarosz can be seen standing on stage with Pam Clayton (left) and Tom Phipps (center). Jarosz and Clayton are standing behind a podium, facing each other and holding hands. All three individuals are smiling.

Photograph of Christine Jarosz (right) receiving the Raymond M. Kuchling Humanitarian Award at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. Jarosz can be seen on stage with Pam Clayton (left) and Tom Phippe (center). She is holding the award on top of a podium with both hands. All three individuals are smiling.

Photograph of Christine Jarosz (right) receiving the Raymond M. Kuchling Humanitarian Award at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. Jarosz can be seen standing on stage with Pam Clayton (left) and Tom Phipps (center), behind a podium. She is looking to the right of the camera and appears to be speaking. The award can be seen on the podium in front of her. Clayton and Phipps are looking at Jarosz and smiling.

Photograph of Christine Jarosz receiving the Raymond M. Kuchling Humanitarian Award at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. Jarosz can be seen standing behind a podium, looking to the right of the camera. She is gesturing with both hands and appears to be speaking. The award can be seen on the podium in front of her.

Photograph of Christine Jarosz receiving the Raymond M. Kuchling Humanitarian Award at the 2005 Black Tie Dinner. Jarosz can be seen standing behind a podium, looking out past the camera. She is gesturing with both hands and appears to be speaking. The award can be seen on the podium in front of her.