Advocating for Change

Wednesday, October 22
Rutgers–Newark | CPS 203
2:30–3:30 PM
Food & Refreshments Provided

Join us for a dynamic, intergenerational conversation and workshop bringing together community leaders, activists, and nonprofit professionals working at the forefront of LGBTQIA+ advocacy.

• Candid conversations on how nonprofits advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights
• Insights into the challenges and strategies behind community-based activism
• Opportunities for students and local leaders to connect and collaborate

This workshop connects Rutgers–Newark students with Newark’s trailblazing leaders — activists, policymakers, and civic changemakers — who have shaped the city's rich history of LGBTQIA+ advocacy. It is designed to foster intergenerational dialogue, build meaningful connections, and highlight the vital role of nonprofits in advancing equity and justice for LGBTQIA+ communities.

You will:

• Explore Newark’s legacy of LGBTQIA+ activism
• Learn civic strategies that advance justice and equity
• Build mentorship connections with local leaders
• Develop advocacy, leadership, and research skills

LET’S LISTEN, LEARN, CONNECT — AND TAKE ACTION.

All students welcome – Allies and advocates encouraged to attend!

This event is supported by the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (IDEA) Innovation Grant Program at Rutgers-Newark as part of an initiative led by Dr. Cleopatra Charles to foster meaningful connections between students and Newark community leaders.