National LGBTQ Task Force

Big news for Kentucky's LGBTQ community.⁠ Creating Change- the largest annual LGBTQ gathering in the country- is coming to Louisville in 2027. ⁠ The National LGBTQ Task Force announced today that the conference will take place January 27-31, 2027, bringing thousands of organizers, advocates, and community leaders to the River City.⁠ Louisville was selected in partnership with local organizers and nonprofit leaders, with Kentucky's long-standing Fairness movement and grassroots organizing infrastructure cited as key factors.⁠ ⁠ Want to be there? Mark these dates:⁠ Call for Proposals: June 15 - September 15, 2026⁠ Kick-off Reception in Louisville: August 25, 2026⁠ Registration Opens: July 15, 2026⁠ Creating Change: January 27-31, 2027⁠ ⁠ Read the full announcement at the link-in-bio.⁠ @thetaskforce

South Florida, it’s your moment 🌴✨ Save the date: October 17, 2026 with the National LGBTQ Task Force. Mark your calendars, bring your people, and get ready for a night rooted in community, purpose, and power. Stay tuned to #TheTaskForce -- more details are on the way.

SAVE THE DATE! 🌈🕯️ On June 25, the LGBTQ+ community will gather at the historic Stonewall Inn for the annual Wall of Honor ceremony — a powerful tribute to trailblazers whose lives and legacies shaped our movement, culture, and fight for liberation. Presented by the International Imperial Court System and supported by the National LGBTQ Task Force, this year’s honorees include: ✨ Miss Major Griffin-Gracy ✨ Barbara Gittings ✨ Luisa Rivera ✨ Soraya Santiago ✨ Rick Garcia ✨ Loraine Hutchins ✨ Chuck Renslow As attacks on LGBTQ+ history and visibility continue, gatherings like this remind us why preserving our stories — and honoring those who paved the way — matters more than ever. 🔗 Registration opens soon. Stay tuned for more details. 📅 June 25, 2026 🕓 4PM 📍53 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014 🎥 Livestream available on The Task Force Facebook

Conversion therapy is not therapy. It is harm! Join #TheTaskForce and The Interfaith Center for an important conversation on the lasting impact of conversion therapy and the resilience of survivors during “Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy.” Featuring editor Lucas Wilson alongside contributors Gemma Hickey and Nathan Xie, this discussion will explore survivors’ experiences, healing journeys, and the ongoing fight against dangerous pseudoscientific practices targeting LGBTQ+ people. 📅 Wednesday, May 27 ⏰ 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/42mrjKx Together, we can continue raising awareness, amplifying survivor voices, and advocating for a future free from conversion therapy. @oxfordinterfaithcenter @lukeslamdunkwilson

Congratulations to #TheTaskForce, President Kierra Johnson on being honored by the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library alongside an extraordinary group of changemakers whose work continues to shape and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community across the country! 🌈✨ From advocacy and media representation to mental health support, faith leadership, storytelling, and community building — this year’s honorees represent the very best of what it means to lead with purpose, courage, and care. 🏆 Congratulations as well to: Alan Beck of Fun Maps Mark Berryhill of Equal Pride Jaymes Black of The Trevor Project Ben Garcia of American LGBTQ+ Museum Robert Griffin & Durrell Watkins of Sunshine Cathedral Rand Hoch of Palm Beach County Human Rights Council Marc Martorana & Don D’Arminio Julie Seaver of COMPASS Denise Spivak of CenterLink Thank you all for the work you do to protect, uplift, and celebrate our community every single day. Your impact is felt far beyond the rooms you lead — it’s shaping futures, saving lives, and ensuring LGBTQ+ people everywhere are seen, valued, and empowered.

Kierra Johnson, president of the National LGBTQ Task Force, on allyship. Next conversation will be May 14 - tickets in bio. You won’t want to miss this. #queer #queerowned #allyship #smallbusiness #lgbt

This week we celebrate National Deaf Awareness Week—honoring the richness, resilience, and culture of Deaf and hard of hearing communities. 🤟 We uplift Deaf LGBTQ+ folks, Deaf people of color, and all who exist at the intersections because visibility must come with action!

Today we honor #MayDay—International Workers’ Day. 💜 A moment to recognize the labor movements that have fought—and continue to fight—for dignity, safety, and justice in the workplace. LGBTQ+ people have always been part of that fight. At the Task Force, we remain committed to advancing workers’ rights across industries—from fair wages and anti-discrimination protections to equitable access to benefits. Because economic justice is LGBTQ justice. Today and every day, we unite in solidarity with workers everywhere demanding respect, safety, and the power to thrive! #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay #LGBTQWorkers #WorkersRightsAreHumanRights

#TheTaskForce is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🌺 This month, we honor the vibrant cultures, powerful histories, and ongoing contributions of #AAPI communities on the journey for justice and equity. AAPI leaders have long shaped movements for liberation — including within the LGBTQ+ community. We celebrate this legacy, uplift AAPI voices, and remain committed to building a future rooted in solidarity, inclusion, and pride. 🟣 Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month and continue the work of honoring every identity, every intersection, every day. #AAPIHeritageMonth #LGBTQandProud #CelebrateAAPI

The momentum isn’t slowing down—Creating Change is headed to Louisville, Kentucky, January 27–31, 2027 ✨ We gather where the work is urgent, the movement is strong, and the lessons run deep—and Kentucky is showing up on every front. From the Fairness movement to trans-led grassroots power, from policy to culture, this is what building forward looks like. Save the date. Stay connected. Louisville, we’re on the way. 💫 #CreatingChange #Louisville #WeAreCreatingChange

The National LGBTQ Task Force is proud to be a Community Partner for B+ Well 2026, the Los Angeles Bi+ Task Force's 3rd annual wellness conference for the bisexual, pansexual, and fluid community and allies. We believe in supporting the health and wellness for marginalized communities such as the LGBTQ community and is aware of the health disparities especially impacting the bi+ population, thus we champion LABTF's efforts to address these disparities head-on with a full day of healing, learning, and connecting. B+ Well: A Wellness Conference for the Bisexual, Pansexual, and Fluid Community and Allies May 9th, 2026 Long Beach City College Live streaming option available 🟣 Info at: bit.ly/bwell2026 #BWell #labitaskforce #biconference #lgbtconference #bihealth

We’re coming together for a critical dialogue on the state of our democracy—examining the erosion of church and state, the rise of Christian nationalist agendas like Project 2025, and the real impact on freedom of speech, religion, and our daily lives. Grounded in new insights from the Public Religion Research Institute, this conversation brings faith and movement leaders together to explore how we push back, organize, and move forward with intention. Join us Thursday, April 23 at 7 PM ET. 🟣 Register via the #LinkInBio The seeds have been planted—now it’s time to watch them grow! #ProtectDemocracy #LGBTQAdvocacy #CommunityPower #FaithAndJustice #Organize