The potential for social change is thicker than the love in the air this February. Gear up for a month full of events that’ll inspire you to run for office or snag an internship to learn the ropes of community activism. Like love, activism is a battlefield. Never give up the fight.
50 by 2050 FEBRUARY CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 3: HRC: 17th Annual HRC Greater New York Gala
- New York, NY at the Marriott Marquis
- Begins at 5:30 p.m.
- Volunteer and celebrate the LGBTQ community and HRC’s call to action. Be part of the movement for full equality.
FEBRUARY 7: EMERGE America: Women Building the Movement
- Washington, D.C. at Local 16
- 6–8 p.m.
- Join Emerge America and Run for Something to learn how they recruit, inspire and support young Americans ready to make a difference in local politics.
FEBRUARY 17: HRC: Her HRC Palm Springs
- Palm Spring, CA
- 2–4 p.m.
- Volunteer and join HRC in Palm Springs for the 2nd Annual Her HRC. Learn about the importance of engaging in the LGBTQ civil rights movement with a night full of inspiring music performances.
FEBRUARY 17: HRC: 2018 North Carolina Dinner
- Charlotte, NC at Le Meridien Charlotte
- Begins at 5:00 p.m.
- Volunteer and celebrate the LGBTQ community and HRC’s call to action. The 23rd annual HRC North Carolina Gala will be the largest LGBTQ community fundraising event in the state.
FEBRUARY 17: IGNITE: 6th Annual Young Women’s Political Leadership Conference
- Denton, Texas at Texas Woman’s University
- 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m
- Join local elected leaders like, Representative Nicole Collier, for an action-oriented conference focused on strategies for stepping up and owning your political power.
FEBRUARY 18: HRC: Rise & Dine! Drag Diner Brunch
- Charlotte, NC at Boulevard 1820
- 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Join HRC as they celebrate the LGBTQ community where 100% of your door ticket benefits the work of HRC.
FEBRUARY 24: HRC: 2018 Greater Philadelphia Gala
- Philadelphia, PA at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
- Begins at 5:00 p.m.
- Volunteer and celebrate the LGBTQ community and HRC’s call to action. Be part of the movement for full equality.
FEBRUARY 24: HRC: 2018 HRC Arizona Gala Dinner
- Phoenix, AZ at Sheraton Grand Phoenix
- Begins at 5:00 p.m.
- The HRC Arizona Dinner is Arizona’s way of supporting the Human Rights Campaign by recognizing heroes who’ve moved equality forward.
APPLY NOW
HIGHER HEIGHTS
Project Manager Internship: Apply here
Membership Internship: Apply here
Communications – Social Media Internship: Apply here
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Spring Semester Internship
Apply here: Alabama, Arkansas or Mississippi
Various internships with the organization: More info here
RUNNING START
2018 Fall Fellowship interest form: Apply here
VICTORY FUND
Special Events Internship: Apply here
Development Fundraising Internship: Apply here
Political Internship: Apply here
Communications Intern: Apply here
GET INVOLVED
HIGHER HEIGHTS
Become a member: http://www.higherheightsforamerica.org/member
IGNITE
Join or Start your own campus chapter
IGNITE
RUNNING START
Train women to run on your campus with an Elect Her workshop: More info
EMILY’S LIST
Run to Win
Training to run for office: Apply here
EMERGE AMERICA
Training to run for office: More info
SHE SHOULD RUN
Nominate yourself to run for office: Get started here
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
Become a student member: Apply here
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
#Resist: More info
VICTORY FUND
Sign petitions and show the government that you stand with the LGBTQ community: More info
POWERFUL WOMEN LEADERS
Demos: Ideas & Action President Heather McGhee
“There are 11 major cities that have zero women in office, the United States is 70 percent women and people of color but Congress is 71 percent white men. It’s time for women, including young women, to break through the barriers and become the leaders in government that they already are in their communities and schools.”
Belfast, Maine Mayor Samantha Paradis
“Women bring a unique voice to the table that hasn’t been heard. Right now is a time in history where we’re standing up and saying, “It’s time to be heard.” There’s this concept of being seen but not heard. We need to stand up and demand a seat at the table.”
HELP MAKE CONGRESS 50% WOMEN BY 2050
