National LGBTQ Task Force

As you reflect on your 2024 #CreatingChangeConference experience, let's underscore the words of Executive Director, Kierra Johnson during this year’s opening plenary, “I can’t get to freedom without YOU.” On behalf of our Board, staff, and volunteers, we say THANK YOU to all of you who attended. To the panelists, facilitators, institute coordinators, ambassadors—we could not have done this without you. #WeAreCreatingChange ?? This Conference is a shining example of what we can accomplish when we come together and push for greatness. See you in Las Vegas in 2025! ?? ?? Watch the full opening plenary here: https://lnkd.in/g79JqZYT [Video description: The video show Kierra Johnson standing on stage at the Creating Change Conference. She is behind a lectern with the Task Force and Creating Change logos on them. Kierra is wearing a white shirt with an orange skirt. Her hair is shoulder length and she's wearing black glasses.] [Transcript: Principled struggle is, we do not have to agree and be in lock step to be invested in our relationship, right? I'm invested in your success even if I disagree with you about this tactical move. I disagree with that statement you made. I disagree with that statement you made but I see your humanity and I'm committed to our relationship and I want to talk about it. I want to learn from you, I want to teach you some things. What I'm not going to do is say. you're unworthy now. We're going to cancel ourselves out of winning y'all. We're gonna cancel ourselves out for the win. We have got to practice being in principled struggle. How do we have divergent, right? Ways of doing, being seeing and still be in community? For me to still be able to see your humanity. for me to still love you. for me to still respect you. for me to still understand that our fates are still intertwined whether i'm mad at your or not. our fates are intertwined and we can't get to winning without each other. I can't get to freedom without you.] #CreatingChange #LGBTQEvents #LGBTQTaskForce #LGBTQSupport #LGBTQyouth #LGBTQrights #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTQActivism #LGBTQPride #LGBTQFaith #LGBTQCommunity #LGBTQIACommunity #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #QTBIPOC #CC24

??#TheTaskForce is proud to march with the Gender Liberation Movement on September 14 in Washington, DC, in a coalition of organizations defending our fundamental rights to bodily autonomy and self-determination! ????? ????? We’re fighting for a future where we can make our own choices about our bodies, including our self-expression, identities, and medical care. This fight unites all of us across the spectrum of gender and sexuality, as we all have a stake in the protection of our bodily autonomy. ? Right now, that fundamental right is under attack, and it’s up to us to stand together and show that we will not be silenced. No matter who wins the presidential election, we must be willing to step up and advocate for our collective liberation. ?? Join the movement and sign up to march ??GENDERLIB.COM

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! We'd love to consider your session idea for the 2025 #CreatingChangeConference happening in Las Vegas, NV on January 22-26, 2025! ?? Go to creatingchange.org for more information! For Creating Change 2025, the Task Force requests that session proposals fall under one of the following tracks (descriptions available online): ?? Building Capacity for the Movement ?? Democracy and Civic Engagement ?? Health and Wellness ?? Practice Spirit, Do Justice ?? Sexual Healing and Liberation Submitting a proposal is your first chance to make the most of your Creating Change experience! ??? Proposals are due MONDAY, September 9, 2024 ?? Be sure to stay tuned to #thetaskforce social channels for more information about #CreatingChangeConference 2025! #CreatingChange #LGBTQEvents #LGBTQIACommunity #CC25 #CC25LV #LasVegas #VisitLasVegas

?? Join us for the Association of LGBTQ Journalists' Michael Triplett plenary addressing Facts, Fear, and Finding Data: Navigating LGBTQ+ Issues in a Challenging Climate!?? In a world where misinformation is disguised as fact, especially when it comes to LGBTQ+ and transgender issues, how do we navigate the noise? As the need for accurate data grows, journalists, researchers, and advocates must work together to combat the myths shaping public debate. In this session moderated by #TheTaskForce’s Cathy Renna with panelists Kierra Johnson, President of the National LGBTQ Task Force; Shelby Chestnut, Executive Director of the Transgender Law Center; award-winning journalist, Erin Reed; Brad Sears, Executive Director of the Williams Institute will dive into the state of coverage on transgender issues, the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ laws, and explore resources to help media professionals tell our stories fairly and truthfully. Together, we’ll move from fear to facts! ???? ?? Date: TODAY, September 6, 2024 at 9AM PT/12PM ET ?? Streaming here: https://lnkd.in/g7PMKa8P #NLGJA24 #TheTaskForce #LosAngeles #Hollywood

?? Don't forget to submit your proposal for the 2025 #CreatingChangeConference happening in Las Vegas, NV on January 22-26, 2025! ?? Go to creatingchange.org for more information! For Creating Change 2025, the Task Force requests that session proposals fall under one of the following tracks (descriptions available online): ?? Building Capacity for the Movement ?? Democracy and Civic Engagement ?? Health and Wellness ?? Practice Spirit, Do Justice ?? Sexual Healing and Liberation Submitting a proposal is your first chance to make the most of your Creating Change experience! ??? Proposals are due MONDAY, September 9, 2024 ?? Be sure to stay tuned to #thetaskforce social channels for more information about #CreatingChangeConference 2025! #CreatingChange #LGBTQEvents #LGBTQIACommunity #CC25 #CC25LV #LasVegas #VisitLasVegas

The Building Queer Power Training Series is BACK and ready to continue training organizers, equipping them with tools to be impactful in their local communities! ?? ?? Register for our next session "Our Votes Matter: A Know-Your-Rights Training for LGBTQIA+ Voters" happening SEPTEMBER 12th at 7PM. In partnership with National Lawyers Guild President and voting rights advocate, Ría Thompson-Washington (they/she), this training is designed to teach activists, community members, and organizers how to support voters experiencing harassment or harm while voting. The Building Queer Power Training Series is here to help you develop the skills, strategy, and analysis to fight against anti-LGBTQ+ attacks and right-wing backlash. Join us and build an intersectional queer movement that organizes us to integrate a race, gender, and class lens.????? ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWfVFdkG

We're still celebrating trans joy even after last weekend's National Trans Visibility March! ???????? #TheTaskForce was proud to join this powerful demonstration of resilience to uplift trans voices and advocate for equality. Together, we'll keep the momentum going and continue fighting to #ProtectTransJoy!

The National LGBTQ Task Force is honored to have partnered with the LGBTQ Victory Institute as a sponsor for their event celebrating LGBTQ leaders! ???? ????? The event was a powerful reminder of the progress we’ve made and the work still ahead. By honoring these trailblazers, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing LGBTQ rights and celebrating the leaders who pave the way. Their dedication and resilience continue to drive positive change and uplift our shared vision for a more inclusive world. Here’s to advancing equality together! ??

Join us in celebrating and honoring this historic icon! ??? Bayard Rustin (1912-1987) was a leader in the movement for civil rights and gay rights from West Chester, Pennsylvania. ?? Click the link below to learn more about how YOU can help to get civil right activist, Bayard Rustin, honored with an official U.S. commemorative Stamp: https://lnkd.in/eC8e4Jje

For our next “X is a Queer Issue” IG Live Conversation, #thetaskforce’s Benjamin Coy will be joined by Central Florida Jobs with Justice's Angela Locarno discussing Workers' Rights are a Queer Issue! ?? Be sure to tune in on Tuesday, August 27 at 12PM ET/9AM PT on #InstagramLive! We are so excited to continue these series of conversations highlighting topics that aren’t necessarily seen as traditional “queer issues” – but nevertheless deeply impact #queer folk’s ability to thrive, and live authentic and full lives. ?? Do you have some intersectional topics you think we should highlight? DM us! ?? #TheTaskForce #lgbtqiacommunity #WorkersRights #laborunion #union #laborrights