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Dangerous Rose’s Collective Flowers for the Trans Community and the Queer Movement 

By: Amber D. Dodd To celebrate Trans Day of Visibility on March 31, the Task Force is highlighting transgender changemakers whose work uplifts and protects their community.   Today’s we celebrate DJ Dangerous Rose, a Black trans women who spun at this year’s Winter Party Festival opening Midnight Service event.   Rose’s relationship transcends the turntables, with her…

The National LGBTQ Task Force Responds to the HHS Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 14, 2025 Contact: Cathy Renna, Communications Director, [email protected], 917-757-6123  THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO ALLEN MORRIS, DIRECTOR OF POLICY, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE:  “The health and well-being of all people are critically important, and this year underscores a pivotal moment as we navigate branches of government that appear less concerned about…

National LGBTQ Task Force Policy Director Releases Statement on Laken Riley Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 23, 2025  Contact:  Cathy Renna, Communications Director, [email protected], 917-757-6123  THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO ALLEN MORRIS, DIRECTOR OF POLICY, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE:  “It is astonishing to witness what is happening in Congress – the attacks on immigrants, violent anti-trans laws against our LGBTQ communities, the lies and disinformation. …

National LGBTQ Task Force Releases Statement on the Inauguration of the 47th President of the United States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 17, 2025  Contact:  Cathy Renna, Communications Director, [email protected], 917-757-6123  THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO KIERRA JOHNSON, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE:  “Today, we recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate his historic efforts to advance human rights and equality. Dr. King’s commitment to race and gender equality, economic…

National LGBTQ Task Force Welcomes ERA Ratification 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  January 17, 2025  Contact:  Cathy Renna, Communications Director, [email protected], 917-757-6123  National LGBTQ Task Force Welcomes ERA Ratification  THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO KIERRA JOHNSON, PRESIDENT, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE:  “Today marks a monumental victory for justice and equity and is progress in the fight for federal non-discrimination protections. President Biden’s decision…

President Kierra Johnson Reacts to NDAA Bill Passage, Urges President Biden’s Veto

“Today, the Senate had an opportunity to save lives and send a clear message: transgender people should not be used as political pawns and objectives. Constituents put their trust in lawmakers to make conscious decisions regarding access to healthcare. Yet both chambers of Congress have displayed an indifference and unconcern for the livelihood of our service members…

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…