50 by 2050 April 2019 Newsletter ⋆ College Magazine

D.C.’s cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom and legislators are well on their way through this session of Congress. The incoming freshman class has already shown great prowess. Our powerful women leaders, such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Nancy Pelosi and Deb Haaland, already made waves through the country. From a Green New Deal to the first Native American woman sitting in the Speaker’s Chair to a not-so-subtle applause at the State of the Union, these women are sowing the seeds for equality and success in the year to come.

50 by 2050 APRIL CALENDAR

APRIL 2: Victory Fund: National Out to Win Day

All day
Join Victory Fund as it petitions for more LGBTQ individuals in elected offices in order to reach equitable representation.

APRIL 4: EMILY’S List: 2019 We Are Emily Conference & Gala

Marriott Marquis
Washington, D.C.
Volunteer and celebrate with EMILY’s List’s victories with elected officials from around the country. Continue growing the movement that will put more pro-choice Democratic women in office.

APRIL 6: HRC: HRC Houston 22nd Annual Gala Dinner

Marriott Marquis
Houston, TX
6–11 p.m.
Volunteer and celebrate the LGBTQ community and HRC’s call to action. Be part of the movement for full gender and sexuality equality.

APRIL 6: IGNITE: Young Women Run Houston

East Early College High School
Houston, TX
Join us for an action-oriented conference focused on strategies for stepping up and owning your political power. You’ll hear from Judge Lina Hidalgo, Candidate for Houston City Council Abbie Kamin and Facebook Southwest Lead Jannelle Watson.

APRIL 6: IGNITE: Developing Your Five Year Plan with IGNITE

East Early College High School
Houston, TX
Declare your political ambition with IGNITE. All college women are welcome to attend—the agenda will be available soon!

APRIL 6: IGNITE: Navigating The Political Arena

The Co-Collective
New York, New York
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The IGNITE New York College Council will mobilize in NY, creating a space for politically ambitious young women while providing support and connecting them to resources through Regional College Councils.

APRIL 6: IGNITE: Making Power Moves

35 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, Illinois
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn more about how to leverage your political power as a young woman. The Chicago College Council event will bring in speakers and provide workshops like, “Know Your Worth/Negotiation Workshop” and “What’s Next? How to Get Involved Workshop.”

APRIL 7: Victory Fund: National Champagne Brunch

JW Marriott Washington, DC
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20004
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST
Join LGBTQ Victory Fund President & CEO, Mayor Annise Parker, and elected officials and national leaders in building LGBTQ political power across the country.

APRIL 11: HRC: Connect Happy Hour

Library Lounge
Jackson, Mississippi
6 to 8 p.m.
Join HRC staff, volunteers, and local LGBTQ and ally community members as they talk about the important work ahead and create a safe space for LGBTQ people in the community to gather, have fun, and get to know one another better.

APRIL 13: IGNITE: Contemporary Women in Politics: A Seat at the Table

University of Wisconsin-Madison
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join the IGNITE Madison College Council for an afternoon of brainstorming, workshopping and networking at UW-Madison’s School of Education to begin to think about what it means to be a contemporary woman in politics.

APRIL 15: IGNITE: Boards & Commissions Boot Camp

The University of Alabama
7 to 10 p.m.
Join the UA College Council to find ways to be more politically involved in the community, specifically by serving on different boards and commission groups that are important to you.

APRIL 15: IGNITE: Declare Your Power

St. Catherine University
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join the IGNITE Twin Cities College Council to find ways to be more politically involved in the community, specifically by serving on different boards and commission groups that are important to you.

APRIL 16: Victory Fund: NYC Reception 2019

New York, NY
6 to 8 p.m.
Join Victory Fund in celebrating the Rainbow Wave and support LGBTQ Victory Fund, the only national organization committed to electing out LGBTQ leaders to all levels of public office. See featured guests including Mayor Annise Parker and New York State Assembly member Harry Bronson.

APRIL 19: HRC: Drag Bingo

Hal and Mal’s
Jackson, Mississippi
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Join HRC and special host Miss Catastrophe at Hal & Mal’s on April 19 for a fantastically entertaining evening of Drag Bingo as they continue to work for statewide equality for LGBTQ Mississippians.