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Celebrating Pride at the Task Force

As The National LGBTQ Task Force celebrates Pride 2025, during a time that test the perseverances of our queer and trans siblings, we’ve collected intimate, behind-the-scenes moments of the organizing, celebrations, and gatherings that honor Pride as the special event it is for LGBTQ+ communities.

DC Welcomes WorldPride Festivities, The Task Force Joins In!

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Task Force President Kierra Johnson Honored at BET Black + Iconic Soirée  

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Task Force’s CreativiTEA Mixer Brings Joy, Community, and Glamour to Washington DC

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Facts & Statistics

Proof in Our Pride

61%

of queer-identifying adults report acceptance for gay or lesbian communities while only half (52%) report acceptance for people who identify as bisexual. The number dwindles for acceptance of gender non-confirming and transgender people at 13%. (Pew Research Center)

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54%

of transgender and nonbinary young people found their school to be gender-affirming, and those who did reported lower rates of attempting suicide. (The Trevor Project)

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66%

of queer-identifying adults have attended at least one Pride event after coming out. (Pew Research Center)

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Annual

Signature Events

The energetic atmosphere of the 2022 National LGBTQ Task Force Gala is captured in this photograph. A diverse group of individuals has gathered to celebrate and applaud an event. The crowd's enthusiastic clapping fills the room, their applause resonating with a sense of excitement and enjoyment. The attendees are dressed in a variety of attire, with one gentleman standing out in a suit and another in a tuxedo. Among the attendees is a woman wearing a striking black dress, adding an elegant touch to the occasion. The vibrant and dynamic scene is filled with laughter and camaraderie as the guests revel in the festivities. The composition of the photograph creates a sense of unity and togetherness, with the participants forming the centerpiece of the event.
National LGBTQ Task Force Gala
October 11, 2025

Be You Ball

Hollywood, FL
Introducing the Be You Ball — a bold new chapter in our celebration of queer power, joy, and resilience. 
Creating Change Conference
January 21–25, 2026

Creating Change Conference 2026

Washington, DC
Creating Change is the nation’s foremost political, leadership, and skills-building conference for the LGBTQ+ movement.
February 25–March 3, 2026

Winter Party Festival 2026

Miami , FL
Winter Party Festival is an annual, week-long celebration of music, dance, and community, produced by the National LGBTQ Task Force to raise critical funds for the LGBTQ movement.
New York Pride 2023

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