This year's Generations Celebration event, presented by the University of Washington's AgePride HealthyGen Center and the National LGBTQ+ Health and Longevity Center, will be held virtually on Monday, November 18, from 4-5pm (PST) to solidify our common ground in the context of a global pandemic. The free event celebrates advances in health and longevity while illuminating the steadfast work needed to advance racial equity and intersectional justice and seeks to combat social isolation.

Website: genevents.org/2020-conference-gala
Registration: events.uw.edu/d/67q4g0
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/3582755091744901
Sponsorship opportunities still available: genevents.org/sponsor

Multiple speakers of different generations will share their expertise and experience, unifying in solidarity. The event will be emceed by performer Aleksa Manila who will be joined by a lineup of amazing talent, including the "hardest workin' woman in blues, soul, funk & gospel," Lady A, local drag chanteuse Arnaldo! and long-time acclaimed activist Dr. Grethe Cammermeyer, who bravely challenged the military's anti-gay policy.

Engaging presentations will cover a wide range of pressing topics, such as addressing access and disparities in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color) communities; promoting equity in the face of historical trauma; HIV, resilience and long-term survivors; exploring intersections of race, ethnicity, sexuality and gender in health inequities; and bias and resistance in the lives of trans people. The event will celebrate the release of the 2020 Washington State LGBTQ+ Equity and Health Report, which will be announced by University of Washington Professor Karen Fredriksen Goldsen.

Generations Celebration is inviting LGBTQ+ people of all ages and their allies to tune in for an hour of entertainment and engaging presentations and to help raise funds for gen2gen, a mentorship program designed to reduce social isolation by connecting diverse generations through meaningful connections. This event is fundraising for the gen2gen mentorship program.

For an up-to-date list of performers and presentations, visit the event's website at genevents.org/2020-conference-gala.

About AgePride HealthyGen Center
The University of Washington's HealthyGen Center is distinct by its focus on innovation and being responsive to the needs of elders, families and care partners in diverse at-risk and underserved communities. Responding to the changing nature of aging in our society, the Center develops interdisciplinary, professional and community collaborations to create new models and services to advance health promotion, wellness and prevention for elders and multigenerational care. The Center is delivering some of the first evidence-based interventions designed to address the growing and distinct needs of at-risk and underserved communities, including health and support programs across generational programming as well as evidence-based training for providers to ensure culturally relevant care. Through its community based collaborative work, the Center promotes multi-generational health and longevity in an increasingly diverse society. More information at age-pride.org/healthy-gen-center.

About the gen2gen Mentorship Program
For decades there have been too few opportunities to build connections between older and younger generations. Today, COVID-19 and physical distancing cause further division, disconnection, ageism, and loneliness. The pandemic has separated everyone while creating an appreciation for our essential interdependence. The gen2gen mentorship program will bring generations together to fight social isolation and strengthen multigenerational connections. Through gen2gen, diverse generations will share their life stories and lessons learned to make meaningful connections and better understand each other's diverse experiences, histories, and perspectives. The gen2gen program is being developed by the AgePride HealthyGen Center at the University of Washington's School of Social Work. The Center's successful programs are based on strong community partnerships. Together we utilize cutting-edge information regarding vulnerable populations, such as LGBTQ older adults, to develop innovative solutions improving health, well-being, and longevity. YouthCare is a collaborating partner on gen2gen. More information at genevents.org/gen2gen

Website: genevents.org/2020-conference-gala
Registration: events.uw.edu/d/67q4g0
Facebook event: facebook.com/events/3582755091744901
Sponsorship opportunities still available: genevents.org/sponsor

Courtesy of AgePride HealthyGen Center