TV host and reality star will make a special appearance at the event
Conference aims to raise awareness of diversity
Cites personal family matters as reason for departure
Newspaper says animal rights group target of probe into political ‘extortion’
Seeking to 'create a culture of inclusion'
Lower court had ordered state to recognize unions of plaintiff couples
Lawsuit filed in federal court
Author says she wasn't aware of HRC event; staffer says she cancelled to appear on MSNBC
The Chamber held its annual gala at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel
A Mothers' Day Tradition
Tim Bostic said decision not connected to lawsuit
