Welcome to Women’s Month—AKA March. Now is the time to learn about trailblazing women in politics like Clare Boothe Luce, Jane Goodall and more. Our 50by2050 partners lined up events this month to honor game-changing female politicians and prepare women to run for office. Be part of the change this country needs.
FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO THIS MARCH TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY
50 by 2050 MARCH CALENDAR
MARCH 2: HRC: 2019 HRC Nashville Equality Dinner presented by Bridgestone
- Renaissance Nashville Hotel
- 611 Commerce St., Nashville, TN 37203
- 5:30–10 p.m.
- The HRC will return to the Renaissance in Downtown Nashville for its Equality Dinner. Its local award winner has been announced as Belcourt Theatre, as well as a yet unannounced awardee.
MARCH 2: HRC: Her HRC- Las Vegas
- Eclipse Theaters
- 814 S 3rd St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
- 6–11 p.m. PST
- Join HRC Las Vegas for a night of celebrating women. The event includes live music with local talent, a social interactive area and delicious food options with plenty of drink specials.
MARCH 2: HRC: HRC Greater Cincinnati Dinner
- Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
- Cincinnati, OH
- 5–10 p.m. EST
- Support the 10th Annual HRC Greater Cincinnati Dinner. Best of all, your participation is an integral part of driving equality in the Greater Cincinnati area.
MARCH 3: Victory Fund: Victory Fund San Diego Champagne Brunch
- Coasterra
- 880 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92101
- 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Join LGBTQ Victory Fund President & CEO, Mayor Annise Parker, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and elected officials and leaders from the San Diego area in building LGBTQ political power across the nation for great meal at Coasterra. LGBTQ elected officials from throughout the state will speak about the enormous opportunities for 2019.
MARCH 6: IGNITE: Ignite to the Hill
- Rayburn House Office Building
- Washington, D.C.
- 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- IGNITE is inviting all young women currently living in D.C., Maryland and Virginia to join the IGNITE to the Hill event. Fill out the form by March 8 if you want to attend.
MARCH 7: HRC: Pop Trivia
- Fenians
- 901 E Fortification St., Jackson, MS 39202
- 6:30–8:30 p.m.
- Join HRC Mississippi for a night of community building and an opportunity to test your wit and knowledge for prizes. Teams of up to six people will compete through several rounds of trivia on a variety of topics.
MARCH 9: HRC: Greater Philadelphia Dinner
- Loews Philadelphia Hotel
- Philadelphia, PA
- 5 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.
MARCH 11: HRC: Oshkosh Advocate Training with HRC & Citizen Action
- Rise & Grind Community Space
- 204 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI 54901
- 5:30–8:30 p.m.
- Learn the ins and outs of talking with legislators about the issues that matter to you. HRC teamed up with Citizen Action to help our members get ready for the upcoming legislative session.
MARCH 14: HRC: Connect Happy Hour
- El Centro
- 318 South State St., Jackson MS 39202
- 6–8 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.
MARCH 18: HRC: All in for Equality Advocacy Day
- Texas State Capitol
- 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
- 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- This is an opportunity for members of the community to ask state leaders to pass inclusive policies that protect all Texans, including our children, and end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
MARCH 22–25: Emerge America: 2019 National Candidate Boot Camp
- Washington, D.C.
- The 2019 Emerge America National Candidate Boot Camp is an intensive three-day program to give women the training they need to run and win campaigns up and down the ballot. Applications are due March 15.
MARCH 22: HRC: Connect Happy Hour
- Sipp’s
- 2218 25th Ave., Gulfport, MS 39501
- 5:30-7 p.m.
- Join HRC staff and volunteers for a special Connect event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The mission of CONNECT is to bring as many people together as possible and fight for equality.
MARCH 23: HRC: Hal’s St. Paddy’s Day
- Commerce St. downtown Jackson, MS 39202
- 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Join HRC members and supporters as we show our pride in downton Jackson for one of the nation’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parades. This is an opportunity to celebrate, to be visible and to enlist others in the important work for full equality in Mississippi and beyond.
MARCH 23: HRC: HERlarious: Comedy for a Cause
- High Noon Saloon
- 701 E Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703
- 6:30–9:30 p.m.
- Join HRC and Lady Laughs Comedy for a HERlarious night of comedy featuring a fantastic lineup of comedians. Enjoy cocktails, laughs and company while they “Stand-Up” for equality.
MARCH 23: HRC: HRC Arizona Dinner
- Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
- Phoenix, AZ
- 5–10 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.
MARCH 25: HRC: De Pere Advocate Training with HRC & Citizen Action
- Cassandra Voss Center
- 311 Grant St., De Para, WI 54115
- 5:30-8 p.m.
- Learn the ins and outs of talking with legislators about the issues that matter to you. HRC teamed up with Citizen Action to help its members get ready for the upcoming legislative session.
MARCH 27: She Should Run: Virtual Cohort
- 12 p.m. EST
- Demystify what it means to run for office. She Should Run’s Virtual Cohort will give you the tools and resources you need to explore a future run for office. You’ll learn to cultivate leadership, build networks, foster communication and find pathways that help you not only run for office, but win.
MARCH 30: HRC: HRC Los Angeles Dinner
- Ritz-Carlton/JW Marriott
- Los Angeles, CA
- 5 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.
MARCH 31: HRC: Sunday Funday for LGBTQ Equality
- Out Front Theatre Company
- 999 Brady Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
- 2–5 p.m.
- The HRC invites will host a Sunday Funday for LGBTQ Equality. Guests will enjoy music, unlimited drinks, hors d’oeuvres and more. 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit HRC’s mission toward full equality.
March 31: Higher Heights: Sunday Brunch with Higher Heights NYC
- 2 p.m.
- This brunch will honor of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to congress. She served as a New York Representative and paved the way for other female politicians. The brunch is at the Yale Club in NYC and tickets must be purchased in advance.
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APPLY NOW
HIGHER HEIGHTS
- Project Manager Internship: Apply here
- Membership Internship: Apply here
- Communications / Social Media Internship: Apply here
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
- Various internships with the organization – More info here
RUNNING START
- Running Start Mentorship Program: Apply here
- Running Start Summer 2019 Internship: Apply here
- Running Start’s Fall 2019 Congressional Fellowship: 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 here
IGNITE
- Join or Start your own campus chapter
- #DeclareYourAmbition
- Volunteer with the #VoteTwice campaign: Register here
RUNNING START
- Join #ILookLikeAPolitician
- Train women to run on your campus with an Elect Her workshop: More info here
EMILY’S LIST
- Run to Win: Apply here
EMERGE AMERICA
- Training to run for office: More info here
SHE SHOULD RUN
- Nominate yourself to run for office: Get started here
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
- Become a student member: Apply here
- #Resist: More info here
VICTORY FUND
- Sign petitions and show the government that you stand with the LGBTQ community: More info here
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