(Washington, D.C., 1 de junio de 2021) El Grupo Nacional de Trabajo para la Comunidad LGBTQ (National LGBTQ Task Force) ha nombrado a Mayra Hidalgo Salazar como su nueva Directora Ejecutiva Adjunta, a partir de hoy. Hidalgo Salazar se unirá a la recientemente nombrada Directora Ejecutiva Kierra Johnson como parte de un nuevo y creciente…
(Washington, D.C., June 1, 2021) The National LGBTQ Task Force has named Mayra Hidalgo Salazar (she/her/ella) as its new Deputy Executive Director, effective today. Hidalgo Salazar will join recently appointed Executive Director Kierra Johnson (she/they) as part of a new and growing leadership team. For the past 13 years, Hidalgo Salazar has been organizing for…
The National LGBTQ Task Force today announced the addition of two new staff members and the consolidation of two departments as part of the organization’s growth and restructure under the leadership of recently named Executive Director Kierra Johnson. Andy Garcia, formerly Creating Change Conference Director, will now head a combined department of conference, policy, and…
“ON TO THE SENATE, NOW THE BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO PROTECT LGBTQ PEOPLE CONTINUES.” February 25, 2021, Washington DC | The following statement can be attributed to Kierra Johnson, Executive Director, National LGBTQ Task Force: “We applaud the House vote on the Equality Act, and we now look to the Senate and begin in earnest what…
THE STATEMENT BELOW CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO KIERRA JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE: “The Equality Act, introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives, is a historic and vital nondiscrimination and civil rights bill that would update existing federal laws to protect people from discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.…
Drag Performer/Comedian Tina Burner to Host 2021 First Ever Virtual Edition of Winter Party Festival
Washington, D.C., February 9, 2021 – The National LGBTQ Task Force will launch the Sex Ed Leadership Project on March 3, 2021, following the success of two mini-conferences that offered training and programming on LGBTQ+ inclusive sex ed policy work. The project aims to strengthen local efforts by young LGBTQ activists to advocate for sex…
The National LGBTQ Task Force is deeply saddened to announce the death of Carmen Vázquez, long-time LGBTQ+ and social justice activist. Carmen died on January 27, 2021 of COVID-related complications. Said Rea Carey, National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director: “The loss of Carmen tears open a hole in the heart of the LGBTQ+, social justice,…
January 19, 2021 The following can be attributed to Rea Carey, Executive Director, National LGBTQ Task Force: “Today, we saw newly elected President Biden sign executive orders that exemplify the kind of leadership and breadth of understanding of what we face as a nation and as a community. From racial equity to fair immigration policies…
(January 4, 2021, Washington, DC) The National LGBTQ Task Force today announced the appointment of Tiffany Tran as Senior Legislative Manager and Cathy Renna transitioning to Communications Director after serving as interim director since May. Tiffany Tran joins the National LGBTQ Task Force as the Senior Legislative Manager, part of the Advocacy and Action department.…
