Pride: Policy Accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ Movement

Opening Remarks

• Marion Phillips III, Senior Vice President for Community Development and DEI, U.S. News & World Report

• Beatrice Gurwitz, Executive Director, Capital Jewish Museum

Talk of the Town: Pride Activism Over the Years

The LGBTQ+ community has seen some of the most visible policy accomplishments in recent generations among different demographic groups. But much of the forward progress has been a result of committed activism on large and small scales to advance the civil rights of all LGBTQ+ individuals nationwide. In this discussion, attendees will hear how various communities have contributed to the progression of LGBTQ+ rights over the decades. Learn how the historical efforts have had present-day consequences on the erasure of communities and how the lack of representation or advocacy has affected LGBTQ+ personhood.

• Alphonso David, President and Chief Executive Officer, Global Black Economic Forum

The Exhibition: Jewish Pride in the Nation’s Capital

The Capital Jewish Museum is committed to exploring the diverse experiences and history of all Jews in the Greater Washington D.C. area. In this discussion, attendees will hear from the museum’s leaders and curators about the newest exhibition, “LGBTJews in the Federal City.” Learn about the region’s Jewish connections to a story that is both hyper-local and broadly American. Attendees will come away with a deeper understanding of the exhibition, LGBTQ+ history and the importance of continued action.

• Beatrice Gurwitz, Executive Director, Capital Jewish Museum
• Sarah Leavitt, Director of Curatorial Affairs, Capital Jewish Museum
• Jonathan Edelman, Collections Curator, Capital Jewish Museum

Visions of Tomorrow: How Past and Present Will Shape Queer Life in the Future

The LGBTQ+ community has seen setbacks and gains in the past decade in the fight for their civil rights, protections and freedoms. In the face of a new wave of challenges, leaders must use lessons from the past to inform the next steps for the future. In this discussion, attendees will hear from today’s change-makers how leaders across society can use history to shape messages and actions today and tomorrow.