'...The Gender Identity Respect, Dignity, and Safety (GIRDS) Act would improve safety for people of all genders by ensuring people are housed consistent with their gender identities...'

🟣 Read more: amny.com/opinion/new-yo…

📢 #Kentucky and #Oregon --it's time to get out and vote! Today is the last day for the Kentucky and Oregon Primary elections and we need you to make your voice heard!

🔗 Log onto queerthevote.org for more information on voter registration and to pledge to #QueerTheVote !

Today is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day devoted to eliminating HIV stigma in Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

🟣 Learn more about the role that everyone plays in stopping HIV stigma: bit.ly/3JqBLqq.

Today is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, a day to recognize the volunteers, community members, and researchers working to find a safe and effective vaccine to prevent HIV.

🟣 Learn more about vaccines here: bit.ly/3JqBLqq.

#HVAD #EndHIVEpidemic

“You can never underestimate the challenges that queer people have faced in faith communities,” said Cathy Renna, spokesperson for TheTaskForce.

🟣 Read more: apnews.com/article/united…

📢 Calling all Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender-Nonconforming #Seminarians ! The deadline to apply to be a part of the 2024 Trans Seminarian Leadership Cohort is WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH!

🟣 Click here for submission details: clgs.psr.edu/2024/04/18/clg…

We are proud to unite with the Data Equity Coalition in calling for standardized data collection methods around race, ethnicity, language (REL), sexual orientation, gender identity (SOGI) and disability status through a new series of issue briefs.

🟣More: thetaskforce.org/press-releases…

📢 This week’s Organizing Committee Meeting has been postponed to Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 7PM et.

📌 Register for future meetings using this link: secure2.convio.net/ngltf/site/SSu…

Este es un año electoral crucial, y la voz de cada votante debe ser escuchada. ¡Prepárate para votar y construyamos el poder LGBTQ+ en todo Estados Unidos! ✊🗳✨

📢 #Pennsylvania --it's time to get out and vote! Today is the last day for the Pennsylvania Primary elections and we need you to make your voice heard!

🔗 Log onto queerthevote.org for more information on voter registration and to pledge to #QueerTheVote !

Today is National Transgender HIV Testing Day, a day to address the impact of HIV on transgender and nonbinary people. When we reduce HIV stigma and promote testing, prevention, and treatment, we can help #StopHIVTogether .

🟣 Learn more here: bit.ly/3yrWMMo

#NTHTD

Today is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! This #NYHAAD , create meaningful and intentional spaces for young people to ask questions, learn, and talk about the impacts of #HIV and their community.

🟣 Learn more by visiting: advocatesforyouth.org/nyhaad/

Black #LGBTQ Leaders Applaud University of South Carolina Head Coach @DawnStaley For Standing Up For #Transgender Athlete Inclusion TheTaskForce NCLR – National Center for Lesbian Rights NBJC GLSEN Cathy Renna
blog.outtakeonline.com/2024/04/black-…

To celebrate USC's championship team, a number of Black leaders in the LGBTQIA movement, including #thetaskforce 's Kierra Johnson, shared their messages of congratulations to Staley on her team’s win and commended her support of trans athletes.

🟣 Read here: thetaskforce.org/press-releases…

Happy International #AsexualityDay ! ✨ Join us in celebrating the asexual community and honoring their individual identities and contributions. Together, let's deepen our commitment to fostering respect, understanding, and inclusivity for everyone.

“Never apologize for being your authentic self because that’s where you thrive” says, #thetaskforce ’s BENJAMIN COY in an interview with Blaque/OUT Magazine.

🟣 Watch the full interview AND subscribe to Blaque/OUT Magazine here: youtu.be/ji5AR-nqVBo?si…

Equality at Work Presenter: Cathy Renna (she/her), Dir. of Communications for @thetaskforce, who will be sharing lessons learned from her 30-year career in #LGBTQ + crisis communications!

Tix! >> secure.everyaction.com/XjBN87xgEkK04i…

#DEI #professionaldevelopment #NewJersey #workshop