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

The National LGBTQ Task Force Gala Auction is now live! 📣 🔗 Click here to see all of the auction items and bid today!: https://lnkd.in/gqF69dQm Here's a few highlights: 📌 3-night hotel package at the Rio Las Vegas and Entertainment Package 📌 2 registrations for the Creating Change Conference 2025 📌 4 VIP Tickets to the 2024/2025, Season 3 of the #Karamo Show 📌 3-night hotel package at Sahara Las Vegas and Entertainment Package 📌 Membership for 2 at the #Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library Ft. Lauderdale 📌 2-tickets for “Rouge” - The sexiest show in Vegas 📌 2-tickets for Chippendales in Las Vegas 📌 7-night Cruise for 2 guests on Carnival to the Caribbean or Mexico 🟣 Get ready to bid and make your travel dreams a reality while supporting a great cause! #auction #taskforcegala #rootsofprogress #bloomsofhope

📢 #NORTHCAROLINA --it's time to get out and QUEER THE VOTE! Early voting opens today and we need you to make your voice count! 🟣 Check your state's Board of Elections site for more information.

🗳️Here’s what you need to know about absentee ballots in #NorthCarolina, and #Oklahoma! 👉 North Carolina In Person: Received by 5pm 7 days before Election Day. By Mail: Received by 5pm, 7 days before Election Day. Online: Received 7 days before Election Day. If in person, 5pm on Election Day. If by mail, postmarked on Election Day. 👉 Oklahoma In Person: Received by 5pm on the third Monday preceding Election Day. By Mail: Received by 5pm on the third Monday preceding an election. Online: Received by 5pm on the third Monday preceding an election.If mailed, received by 7pm on Election Day. If hand-delivered, received by close of business the day before the election. 🟣 Check your state's Board of Elections site for more information.

📢 #IOWA, #RHODEISLAND, and #TENNESSEE --it's time to get out and QUEER THE VOTE! Early voting opened yesterday, October 16th, and we need you to make your voice count! 🟣 Check your state's Board of Elections site for more information.

🗳️Here’s what you need to know about absentee ballots in #Georgia, #Iowa, #RhodeIsland, and #Tennessee! 👉 Georgia In Person: Received 11 days before Election Day. By Mail: Received 11 days before Election Day. Received by the time the polls close on Election Day. 👉Iowa In Person: Received 1 day before Election Day unless the polls open at noon. If the polls open at noon, you may cast an absentee ballot at the county auditor's office from 8am to 11am on Election Day. By Mail: Received 15 days before Election Day. Received before 8PM on Election Day. 👉 Rhode island In Person: Received by 4pm, 21 days before Election Day. By Mail: Received by 4pm, 21 days before Election Day. Online: Received by 4pm, 21 days before Election Day. Received by 8pm on Election Day.If, after this deadline, you realize you will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, you can vote early using an emergency mail ballot within the 20 days before the election. You must apply for your emergency ballot by 4pm on the day before the election. You will be able to vote your ballot at your local Board of Canvassers, take it with you, or authorize someone to pick it up for you. 👉Tennessee By Mail: Received 7 days before Election Received Election Day by 7PM. 🟣 Check your state's Board of Elections site for more information.

📢 #GEORGIA --it's time to get out and QUEER THE VOTE! Early voting opened yesterday, October 15th, and we need you to make your voice count! 🟣 Check your state's Board of Elections site for more information.

🗳️ Early Voting Is Open! Skip the lines and vote early! Many states allow you to cast your ballot before Election Day. Find your local early voting location and make your voice heard. #EarlyVoting #VoteReady #QueerTheVote

#ICYMI: 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 on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17th here: https://lnkd.in/eSi7xxUX 📆 October 17 at 7PM: Courts on the Ballot: The Power of the vote This session, moderated by Meg Simons of People for the American Way and Keith Thirion of Alliance for Justice, will cover the impact of who sits on the bench and how we can use our power to advocate and educate the public on the importance of the courts across the country, including the impact of judicial elections in 2024 and years to come, and how your vote can help ensure our courts protect and expand civil rights and constitutional democracy. 🟣 Register today!

🚨 Ready Set Vote! 🗳️ On October 23, 2024, The National LGBTQ Task Force and TransTech Social invites you to join a state-wide voter education event in Florida. We’ll be breaking down key Florida amendments that will impact the LGBTQ+ community, including school board elections, marijuana legalization, and abortion rights. Attend in person in Miami, or catch a live watch party in Orlando or Tallahassee. Virtual options available too! ✅ Enjoy food, childcare, and the chance to connect with fellow voters. 🔗 Register here: http://transtech.me/vote 🤔 Did we mention that attendees will receive a special incentive? 💰The First 50 attendees in #Miami will receive a gift card 💰The First 30 attendees in #Orlando will receive a gift card 💰The First 20 attendees in #Tallahassee will receive a gift card We are proud to be partnering with: Trans Tech Social, Equality Florida, The McKenzie Project, Divas who Dialogue, Trans Inclusive Group, Color N Raw, Visibility 365, Gender Advancement Project, RISE and Capital Tea for this important event. Let’s make sure our voices are heard this election season! 🌈✊