Press Releases

National LGBTQ Task Force Debuts New Podcast Series Highlighting 50 Years of Advocacy, Organizing, and Intersectionality on International Transgender Day of Visibility

The National LGBTQ Task Force – the country’s oldest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization –  launched a new limited podcast series in honor of their 50th anniversary. Movement Moments: The National LGBTQ Task Force at 50 will span 6 episodes and feature deep discussions on topical issues facing the LGBTQ+ community today, including attacks on the trans community and the role of faith in the movement while also reflecting on key moments throughout National LGBTQ Task Force history.

From 1973 to 2023: National LGBTQ Task Force Celebrates 50 Years of Advocacy, Activism, and Organizing for the LGBTQ Community

50th Anniversary celebrations begin with flagship organizing conference Creating Change, including headlining speakers Angelica Ross & activist X Gonzalez.

Brittney Griner Freed From Russian Prison

National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director, Kierra Johnson, responds to the release of Brittney Griner.

Reaction to the 2022 Midterms

Executive Director Kierra Johnson Responds to Preliminary Midterm Results

National LGBTQ Task Force Launches “Ban the Repro Binary” Short Videos Aimed to Connect Queer Rights and Repro Rights

Prominent Male-Identified Advocates, Including Actor/Activist George Takei, Actor/Musician and Advocate Dyllon Burnside, Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls, Trans Advocate Aydian Dowling and Phluid Project CEO Rob Smith Urge Cis Men to Support Fight for Reproductive Justice

Largest Ever National LGBTQ Task Force Gala Breaks Multiple Records

Sold-Out Event Raises Over $900K to Support National LGBTQ Task Force and Local Florida Organizations

Task Force Reaction to SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe and Casey

“Today, the Supreme Court issued a devastating ruling in Jackson Women’s Health Organization v. Dobbs — a huge setback to our long-standing fundamental right to bodily autonomy.”