Cecilia Gentili, Sakia Gunn, David Mixner, ABilly S. Jones-Hennin and Larry Baza
The International Imperial Court Council and the National LGBTQ Task Force will add five individuals who have has tremendous impact on the LGBTQ movement at the sixth annual National LGBTQ Wall of Honor at the historic Stonewall Inn. The ceremony will take place on June 27 at 6:00 pm ET at 53 Christopher Street, New…
Pride is more than just a party: it’s a political catalyst that’s been building social change for years.
Featuring AAPI-Led/Serving Organizations and Initiatives Working to Secure the Ability to Thrive Within the Intersections of All Our Identities
This week and every day the National LGBTQ Task Force – the country’s oldest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization – honors our trans, nonbinary and gender non-confirming siblings around the world. On March 31st we join in annually observing Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). Trans people deserve so much more than visibility and representation remains important. Join us in uplifting and…
U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a critical case that could restrict Mifepristone as a pillar of choice and continue to roll back reproductive health access for all
The death of Nex Benedict and reports that Nex took their own life continue to break our hearts, frustrate us, and anger us—this also moves us to action. Every system that should have protected Nex and supported their education and safety did not do their jobs. In the current climate, we know that Nex is…
The settlement of the challenge against the “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” law in Florida is a welcome and life-saving development and a win for the people of Florida. This decision is the direct result of activist and community efforts to fight harmful and discriminatory laws. These attacks were inflicted by elected officials and far-right…
In the spirit of Women’s History Month, the National LGBTQ Task Force continues to honor and celebrate the remarkable contributions of women+ and femmes. In that vein, we highlight four influential women+ and femmes who have left an indelible mark on history. Kierra Johnson Joining the Task Force in 2018 as Deputy Executive Director, Kierra’s…
Nex Benedict (they/them) had a life full of many interests and hobbies, like many teens. They loved nature and enjoyed drawing and reading. They also liked watching The Walking Dead and played ARK and Minecraft.
Today, the National LGBTQ Task Force announced hiring Kris Hayashi as Director of the Advocacy and Action department, which currently encompasses the organization’s policy, field, and faith teams. Hayashi is a longtime LGBTQ activist and critical leader in the fight for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming members of the community.
