Democratic presidential candidate's mother was born in India
Dozens of LGBTQ activists, elected officials participated in fundraiser
Advocacy groups praise vice president, President Biden
Speakers included U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (D-Calif.) and Senate candidate Eric Hovde
Calif. Democrat is frontrunner to win US Senate race
Gay Democrat seeks to unseat anti-LGBTQ GOP opponent
Fernando Hermida diagnosed four months after asking for asylum
Couple to receive award from Gay Men's Chorus of L.A. on Sunday
Gay prosecutor running in Calif. 41st Congressional District
Tim Silard and Ike Irby spoke to the Blade before the VP's interview
