06/12/2026
Meet our 2026 Keynote Speaker - Hailie Sahar
Hailie Sahar is an award-winning actor, producer, director, singer, and writer.
She made history as one of the five transgender lead actors in Ryan Murphy's groundbreaking FX series Pose, where she starred as Lulu, Mother of the House of Ferocity and made history as the first transgender actor to appear on two television shows simultaneously including Jazmin in Freeform's Good Trouble.
She has been featured in Vogue, Essence, Variety, Allure, and OUT Magazine, and was named one of People Magazine's "Most Beautiful People" in 2020. She is also one of the few trans women to be profiled by Pl***oy Magazine, furthering representation and solidarity.
Crowned both "Miss L.A. Pride" and "Queen U.S.A.," Sahar continues to use her platform for advocacy. She was invited to speak on the HIV/AIDS epidemic at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center for the 57th Presidential Advisory Council in Washington, D.C., and remains actively involved with the East L.A. Women's Center against domestic violence.
Due to ongoing construction at the Pride Promenade, this year’s rally will be held at a special location, 535 Robinson Ave. Thank you to our 2026 rally partner, The Brass Rail for helping to make this possible.
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