Help advance education, justice, and ethics. Become a sponsor of the 8th Annual Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Lecture and join a conversation about the conditions that shape educational opportunity.

Beyond the Classroom: Housing, Technology, and Educational Equity

This year's lecture will explore how economic instability, policy changes, and technological disparities are contributing to growing educational inequities.

  • Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
  • Time: 5:30–8:00 p.m. Eastern
  • Location: The Hotel at the University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland 20740

Register for the 2026 Annual Lecture

 

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Choose from five sponsorship levels. Contributions of any amount are welcome. To discuss your support or arrange a sponsorship, contact Karen Bond at kybond [at] umd.edu (subject: 2026%20Annual%20Lecture%20Sponsorship) .

Every sponsorship includes:

  • Logo recognition on the event website with a link to your website
  • Acknowledgment before the event begins
  • On-screen recognition at the event
  • A “Donor Spotlight” feature on the Center's social media
  • Recognition in print and press materials

See all sponsorships available below:

View All Available Sponsorships

Program Advertisements and Sponsor Logos

Submission deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026. All program advertisements and sponsorship logos must be submitted by this date.

Submit program advertisements: Email cre8imp [at] comcast.net (subject: 2026%20Lecture%20Program%20Ad%20-%20Attention%20Jeff%20Rogers) , attention Jeff Rogers.

Questions about program advertisements: Contact Marci Deloatch at mdeloatc [at] umd.edu.

Honoring 40 Years of Leadership

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Judge Alexander Williams, Jr.'s pioneering 1986 campaign for State's Attorney in Prince George's County. His historic victory made him the first Black candidate elected countywide to public office in Prince George's County and opened doors for a new generation of Black attorneys, judges, elected officials, and civic leaders.

As we recognize this milestone, we invite you to support a conversation focused on expanding opportunity for the next generation.

Become a Sponsor

For sponsorship questions or to make a contribution of any amount, contact Karen Bond at kybond [at] umd.edu (subject: 2026%20Annual%20Lecture%20Sponsorship) .