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The panel is lead by renowned statistician Dr. Gary Gates; He will present groundbreaking Census-based research on LGBT community

NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 8, 2009 – On Wednesday, December 9, at the LGBT Center in New York, Kimberlee S. Williams, FEMWORKS principal and marketing director, will participate on the 2010 Census LGBT expert panel. U.S. Census Bureau representatives and partners welcome such thought leaders as Dr. Gary Gates, Mrs. Williams and other guests to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community Center for an exciting evening of discussion on the 2010 Census and the LGBT community.

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Dr. Gary Gates, a fellow at The Williams Institute at UCLA, will present his latest research on the LGBT community. The U.S. Census Bureau recently revised its policy in the counting of same-sex couples in its statistical operations, and as such, the discussion is particularly timely. His presentation will be followed by a lively discussion among a diverse panel of experts (see below), and will be moderated by members of the U.S. Census Bureau’s NY Region LGBT Working Group.

Kimberlee S. Williams is a marketing and public relations professional based in New Jersey whose company, FEMWORKS, is the premier multicultural and LGBT marketing agency in the region. She has over 10 years of business development experience in multicultural markets, media relations, and creating strategic alliances. Mrs. Williams helps shape the way corporations, organizations and individuals communicate with multicultural and LGBT men and women of color.

The Working Group is comprised of seven Census Bureau representatives, including Becca Palmer, June Dowell-Burton, and Ben Suazo, Partnership Specialists specifically working with the LGBT community in the region.

Census representatives are seeking to recruit members from the LGBT community in order to form a 2010 Census LGBT Complete Count Committee (CCC) in the region. Thousands of CCCs are forming nationwide to encourage full participation in the 2010 Census.

Refreshments and light snacks will be served compliments of the LGBT Center and Q-SINY, respectively.

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 6:30pm – 9:00pm

PLACE: LGBT Center, 208 West 13 th Street, New York, NY

FEATURED PANEL:

Dr. Gary Gates, Fellow, The Williams Institute of UCLA
Kimberlee Williams, Principal, Marketing Director, FEMWORKS, LLC
Timothy Olson, Asst. Chief, Partnership Program, Field Division, U.S. Census Bureau
Terri Boggis, Director of Center Kids and Families
Tokes Osubu, Executive Director of Gay Men of African Descent
Glenn Magpantay, Co-director of Dvlp., National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance

About the 2010 CENSUS
The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year and to make decisions about what community services to provide. The 2010 Census questionnaire will be one of the shortest in history and consists of 10 questions, taking about 10 minutes to complete. Strict confidentiality laws protect the confidentiality of respondents and the information they provide.

About FEMWORKS, LLC
FEMWORKS is an integrated marketing communications agency and photography studio based in Newark, NJ. Our agency’s capabilities include marketing, public relations, photography, graphic design, and web design. FEMWORKS offers over 10 years of professional experience in multicultural and urban markets. FEMWORKS is an innovative community focused agency providing services that enable businesses and organizations to reach multicultural people and build strong relationships that empower the entire community.

Contact: Kimberlee S. Williams, Marketing Director, FEMWORKS, 973-494-9705.

Source: FEMWORKS, LLC

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