PLUS: Thank you for attending our 2021 Jazz Brunch 

Dear John,

I am thrilled to announce the Williams Institute’s 20th Anniversary and our schedule of events!

We are so excited to celebrate all that we have accomplished with you, and to share the exciting plans we have for our future. We remain as committed today as we were twenty years ago to making sure that our research reflects and responds to the needs and aspirations of the entire LGBTQ community today and for generations to come.

To celebrate, instead of doing one long (zoom) conference, we will be having an event each month from January through June focused on a different part of our work – our fellowship and leadership development programs; honoring the trailblazing researchers who helped pave the way for our work; our current and growing intersectional work on federal policy; and our international programs – all culminating in our 20^th Anniversary Gala & Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 honoring Chuck Williams and Stu Walter.

And in case you missed our kick-off event or want to hear that great music again, our 20^th Annual Jazz and Champagne Brunch ([link removed]) is available here ([link removed]) . It’s an event full of heart and we want to give a very special thanks to our amazing guests and musical performers: Rufus Wainwright, Jennifer Leitham, Sweet Baby J'ai, Linn Jennings, the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles, Blu del Barrio, Ian Alexander, Bamby Salcedo, Zoe Dolan, Maria Roman, Ron Galperin, and Eric Paulk.

If you were unable to join us for the brunch, but would like to support our work please visit our giving site ([link removed]) or contact Yossi Held at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

With your support, the Williams Institute will continue our cutting-edge research focused on discrimination protections, LGBT youth, poverty, health disparities, and more.

You can RSVP for the rest of the 20^th events below—and we look forward to celebrating with you!

Thank you,
Brad Sears
Interim Executive Director
The Williams Institute
UPCOMING EVENTS


** Williams Institute's 20th Anniversary Events
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FEBRUARY 24, 2021
NOON PT | 3PM ET


** 20 Years of Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders:
The Williams Institute’s Fellowship Programs
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Former Williams Institute fellows are now leading researchers, academics, and non-profit leaders. Listen as our former fellows share what they are currently working on to impact LGBTQ law and policy.
RSVP ([link removed])
APRIL 29, 2021
4PM PT | 7 PM ET


** The First 100 Days: LGBT Rights, Racial Equity, and Reproductive Justice

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National leaders in LGBTQ rights, racial equity, and reproductive justice will discuss what the Biden administration has accomplished in these areas in the administration's first 100 days and what remains to be done.
RSVP ([link removed])
JUNE 9, 2021
NOON PT | 3PM ET


** The Williams Institute at 20: Building a Bridge to the Future
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Williams Institute scholars and invited guests reflect on LGBTQ law and policy over the past 20 years and share our vision for the next 20 years.
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MARCH 23, 2021
NOON PT | 3PM ET


** The Inaugural Williams Institute Impact Awards


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Join us as we honor the trailblazers in LGBTQ research focused on law and policy. Our inaugural honorees are M.V. Lee Badgett, Aaron Belkin, Gary Gates, and Urvashi Vaid.
RSVP ([link removed])
MAY 20, 2021
9AM PT | NOON ET


** Research Beyond Borders: Using Data to Advance LGBT Rights around the World
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International leaders in LGBTI rights discuss historic milestones, new challenges, and opportunities for data and research that can help advance LGBTI law and policy around the globe.
RSVP ([link removed])
JUNE 9, 2021
5PM PT | 8PM ET


** 20th Anniversary Gala & Awards Ceremony

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Join us for a star-studded virtual celebration of the Williams Institute's 20th Anniversary and to honor Williams Institute Founder Chuck Williams and Stu Walter.

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The Williams Institute 20th Anniversary Jazz & Champagne Brunch

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