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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
On June 26, 2025, The International Imperial Court Council and the National LGBTQ Task Force will gather to add seven people to the historic Stonewall Inn’s Wall of Honor. During Pride Month, The National LGBTQ Wall of Honor posthumously celebrates 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 WASHINGTON – From February 26 to March 4, Winter Party Festival returned to Miami and Miami Beach as a cornerstone of queer culture and advocacy. …
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…
December 13, 2024
Creating Change 2025: Updates, News, and Info
Creating Change takes place just days after the presidential inauguration, and we’ve already seen a surge in registrations. It’s clear our people are looking for a space to strategize, build community, and find joy as we gear up for the road ahead- and that’s exactly what Creating Change is all about! In this pivotal moment, we recognize…
October 30, 2024
Stand Out, Be Loud: A Message to the Gaysians of America
The National LGBTQ Task Force is thrilled to partner with OutVote, an organization focused on empowering queer and Gen-Z voices in the electoral process. This exciting collaboration combines our advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights with OutVote’s innovative approach to voter mobilization, making it easier than ever for young LGBTQ+ individuals to get involved, stay informed, and make…
October 30, 2024
Architects of Change: Gen Z’s Role in Reimagining Equity and Inclusion
The National LGBTQ Task Force is thrilled to partner with OutVote, an organization focused on empowering queer and Gen-Z voices in the electoral process. This exciting collaboration combines our advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights with OutVote’s innovative approach to voter mobilization, making it easier than ever for young LGBTQ+ individuals to get involved, stay informed, and…Get Updates, Actions, and Events
Recent Press Releases
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
