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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…

Stand Out, Be Loud: A Message to the Gaysians of America

| By Jo Lew

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…

Architects of Change: Gen Z’s Role in Reimagining Equity and Inclusion

| By Camille Serrano

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…

National LGBTQ Task Force Announces Local Honorees For Annual Gala

Roger Thomson and Jim Tyrrell to be Recognized With the Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award The National LGBTQ Task Force announces initial plans for its 2024 Gala, which will tentatively be held on October 19 in Miami Beach. The Gala is the premier annual national celebration in South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community and serves as a…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

| By Benjamin Coy, M.A.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! As we honor our Hispanic siblings, we honor the rich, diverse cultures and histories that contribute to our vibrant communities. This month is a powerful reminder of the strength found in our shared experiences and the importance of embracing all aspects of our identities. For LGBTQ+ individuals within the Hispanic community,…

Karamo to be Honored at National LGBTQ Task Force Gala on October 19 in Miami, FL

Joel Kim Booster to Emcee Event Featuring Performances by Frenchie Davis and RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Ginger Minj The National LGBTQ Task Force will honor LGBTQ activist and Emmy-winning Queer Eye star Karamo with the National Leadership Award at its annual fundraising gala. Emmy-nominated actor/writer/comedian Joel Kim Booster will emcee the benefit, with performances from American Idol’s…

Las Vegas Creating Change 2025 Community Reception

| By Fernando Z. López

Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude to everyone who welcomed us with open arms to Las Vegas, Nevada, for our Creating Change 2025 Community Reception at the Rio Hotel on July 25, 2024. The evening was abundant with queer joy and excitement, with nearly 300 attendees representing over 80 organizations, all gathered to celebrate and…

Reaction To House Committee Vote Advancing Resolution To Rolling Back Title IX Expansion By Biden Administration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2024 CONTACT:Cathy Renna, Communications Director, National LGBTQ Task Force,917-757-6123, [email protected] REACTION TO HOUSE COMMITTEE VOTE ADVANCING RESOLUTION TO ROLLING BACK TITLE IX EXPANSION BY BIDEN ADMINISTRATION THE FOLLOWING CAN BE ATTRIBUTE TO ALLEN MORRIS, POLICY DIRECTOR, NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE: “Transphobia and misogyny are at the root of today’s House…