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

Happy International Non-Binary Awareness Day! ✨ Today, #TheTaskForce joins in solidarity with our Non-Binary siblings by honoring them with a day of celebration! 🟣 Leave a " 💜" in the comment section below to show your love to our siblings! #LGBTQEvents #LGBTQTaskForce #LGBTQSupport #LGBTQyouth #LGBTQrights #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTQActivism #LGBTQPride #LGBTQFaith #LGBTQCommunity #LGBTQIACommunity #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #QTBIPOC #faithfullylgbt [Image Description: The graphic reads “The Task Force Celebrates International Non-Binary Awareness Day” with The Task Force logo in the upper right corner. In the background are the colors of the non-binary flag.]

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

In a 228-184 vote, The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution undoing several of the Biden Administration’s work in providing more #TitleIX protections for the LGBTQ community, particularly trans people. Task Force Policy Director, Allen Morris IV shares, “Now is not the time to fold to political pressure or give extremists a platform for hatred, discrimination and violence to thrive.” 🟣 Stay tuned to #TheTaskForce for more updates!

In a recent statement, President Biden shared his opposition for gender-affirming care for trans youth. Kierra Johnson shares, “We need the President to stay steadfast in his commitment to equity and justice. We all, regardless of political party, deserve an Administration that values our lives in words and deeds. Health and dignity shouldn’t be too much to ask. In fact, we demand it!” The National LGBTQ Task Force remains steadfast in our commitment to advocating for the rights of transgender and non-binary individuals. We will continue to fight against any policies or rhetoric that seek to marginalize or harm our community. 🟣 Stay tuned to #TheTaskForce for more updates!

Check out how #TheTaskForce celebrated Queer Joy during Pride Month! 🌈 A huge thank you to our amazing staff, board, community members, and volunteers for celebrating #PrideMonth with us! Remember, Pride doesn’t end in June—keep celebrating, showing up, and creating space for your Pride and community EVERY DAY! 🟣 Follow us more for ways you can stay involved with a growing community dedicated to expanding LGBTQ+ advocacy. #PrideMonth #VisibilityMatters #JoyAsResistance #TheTaskForce #LGBTQTaskForce #LGBTQPrideMonth #TransLivesMatter

Thank you to everyone who came out to #TheStonewallInn on Thursday, June 27th to celebrate and honor our #queer pioneers, trailblazers, and heroes being added to The National LGBTQ Wall of Honor at the Stonewall Inn! 🎖 🎥 Couldn’t join us in person? Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gT4whHJm [Image description: A carousel of 10 images from the event mentioned above.]

#TheTaskForce Executive Director, Kierra Johnson, Jaymes Black of Family Equality, and Kelley Robinson of the Human Rights Campaign, joined Jonathan Capehart on #MSNBC to discuss the potential threats to the #LGBTQ community's rights, the dangers of a second Trump presidency, and more. 🟣 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gstTbKGi

On Thursday, June 27th, U.S. #Presidential Candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump convened their first debate for the 2024 Presidential Election cycle. Executive Director of #TheTaskForce, Kierra Johnson shares, “For our community, it was extremely disappointing that not one specific question addressing the #LGBTQ community was asked. Given the level of attacks on LGBTQ people, particularly trans youth, it was an egregious omission.” 🟣 Stay tuned to #TheTaskForce for more updates!

#LasVegas! Join the staff of the National LGBTQ Task Force as we kick off the #CreatingChangeConference in January 2025 which will be held in Las Vegas! 🟣 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gPRgG4hm.. Mark your calendars for a night of food, drinks, networking opportunities, and information about how YOU can get involved! Our staff and local community members will talk about the magic that is the Creating Change Conference, now entering its 37th year. 🗓️July 25, 2024 ⏰6:30 pm – 8:30 pm PDT 📍Rio Hotel - Miranda Patio 3700 W Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV