Monica loved her job. A recent immigrant to the United States, she knew little English but that did not prevent her from obtaining a job working in a dentist’s office as a receptionist. She was very proud of herself and her ability to work hard in a job that she enjoyed. She was great with patients and good at her job.

More than 850 guests comprising of business leaders, politicians and attorneys gathered at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco on June 17 to celebrate the 36th Annual Luncheon of Equal Rights Advocates.