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

Election Night ≠ Results Night! #2024Election 🗳️ 👉 While we may not know the final election results on election night this year because it could take some states longer to count all the ballots, that’s OK. Ensuring we #CountEveryVote from every voter is more important than speedy election results. 🟣 If you're in line, STAY IN LINE and #QueerTheVote!

Voter intimidation can take many forms, from aggressive questioning to spreading false info about voting rules or consequences. Swipe through to learn how to spot it, understand your rights, and take action to protect yourself and others. 🟣 If you experience or witness intimidation, report it to poll workers, hotline numbers, or local authorities. #QueerTheVote #TheTaskForce #YourVoteYourVoice #StayEmpowered #ElectionProtection

TODAY IS THE DAY! If you haven’t already done so, be sure to go out, make your vote count and QUEER THE VOTE! 🟣 Log onto queerthevote.org to read, download and save our 2024 Voter Guide!

🗳️🌈 It’s Election Day—Time to Queer the Vote! Today’s the day! Your vote is your voice, your power, and a way to make change happen. LGBTQ+ rights, equality, and justice are on the ballot, and every vote counts. Take a moment to head to the polls, bring friends, and help make your vote count across the nation. Find your polling location, know your rights, and let’s show up strong! 🏳️🌈💪 #TheTaskFroce #QueerTheVote #YourVoiceMatters #ElectionDay

"Your vote matters so much that they dilute our electoral power by redrawing the districts to take away representation and funding from our communities. Your vote matters that much," says, Rae Leiner, Field Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force. 🟣 READ MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gA5XTrwJ

Take it from a queer, indigenous person: there is a connection between sovereignty, bodily autonomy, and sexual freedom. 🌈 #QueerTheVote #ReproductiveJustice #Sovereignty #NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

We are days away from officially queering the vote! At the top of the year, Benjamin Coy interviewed Allen Morris, IV, discussing “Voting Rights are a Queer Issue.” With Election Day quickly approaching, Allen reminds us of what it really means to #QueerTheVote—it takes ALL of us to get to the collective liberation we seek. ✊ Let’s continue to build LGBTQ+ power across the U.S. and Queer the Vote! 🟣 Log onto queerthevote.org to read, download and save our 2024 Voter Guide!

Voting should be accessible for everyone, which is why language assistance is available at many polling places!🗳️ If you or someone you know needs help in a language other than English, you can learn about options here: https://lnkd.in/gamK2kX4 🟣 Check your polling site in advance to see what support is available and make sure language isn’t a barrier to casting your vote. Let’s make every vote count!

Step back, or speak up? They want us silent, but our voices matter. Don't let fear win. Stand up and make a difference at the polls and #QueerTheVote! 💪🗣️ #QueerTheVote #LGBTQCommunity #VoteReady #ElectionDay #FirstTimeVoter