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June 18, 2025
National LGBTQ Task Force Responds to Supreme Court United States v. Skrmetti
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cathy Renna, Communications Director, National LGBTQ Task Force, [email protected], cell 917-757-6123 NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE RESPONSE TO SUPREME COURT DECISION ON “UNITED STATES V. SKRMETTI” “While devastating…..in no way, shape, or form does this decision mark the end of our fight and advocacy for transgender rights – it’s just the beginning….” …June 6, 2025
Task Force President Kierra Johnson Honored at BET Black + Iconic Soirée
The National LGBTQ Task Force proudly joined the third annual BET Black + Iconic Soirée, which made its powerful debut in Washington, D.C. this year. With the 2025 theme, “Excellence Ascending,” the soirée was a night of joy, recognition, and reflection, marking an important cultural moment that centered the contributions of Black queer and trans…
June 6, 2025
Task Force’s CreativiTEA Mixer Brings Joy, Community, and Glamour to Washington DC
A reminder that our creativity isn’t just an asset, but an act of resistance.May 19, 2025
Celebrating an Active Advocate: Task Force President Kierra Johnson Honored at BET’s Black + Iconic Soirée
The National LGBTQ Task Force President Kierra Johnson will be honored at BET’s Black + Iconic Soirée on Saturday, May 24. “Words cannot express the honor and appreciation I feel accepting the Active Advocate award – this a recognition I share with my colleagues at the National LGBTQ Task Force, where we work together every day…
May 8, 2025
Imperial Court, National LGBTQ Task Force Add Seven Trailblazers to the Wall of Honor at the Stonewall Inn
Celebrating LGBTQ trailblazers, pioneers, and heroes that contributed to the success and progress of LGBTQ rights.
March 31, 2025
2025 Winter Party Festival Lights Up Miami Beach
“We will rebel on the dance floor because that is joy and liberation, and you can’t take that away from us,” – Jeremy Rye, Board Member of the Task Force
March 28, 2025
Dangerous Rose’s Collective Flowers for the Trans Community and the Queer Movement
Today’s we celebrate DJ Dangerous Rose, a Black trans women who spun at this year’s Winter Party Festival opening Midnight Service event.
December 18, 2024
Call to Action: The Senate Must Strike All Anti-Trans, Anti-DEI provisions (NDAA)
As we fight to ensure all anti-trans language is removed from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), we advise all constituents to use the following language when calling their local senators to vote NO. Dear [Insert Your Senators Name], There’s an opportunity to remove all hateful and discriminatory language in the National Defense Authorization…Get Updates, Actions, and Events
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May 5, 2025
International Imperial Court Council and National LGBTQ Task Force to Induct Seven Trans Icons into the “Wall of Honor” at the Historic Stonewall Inn
The National LGBTQ Wall of Honor celebrates LGBTQ pioneers, activists, artists, and leaders who have shaped the movement for equality and liberation. April 29, 2025
100 Days of Trump: Chaos, Pain and Resistance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2025 CONTACT: Cathy Renna, Communications Director, National LGBTQ Task Force, [email protected], 917-757-6123 100 Days of Trump: Chaos, Pain and Resistance The following statement can be attributed to Allen Morris, Policy Director, National LGBTQ Task Force: “The first 100-days of the new administration has sent the world a very clear message…February 14, 2025
