"In this dire moment for American democracy, our people are being targeted, isolated, and exhausted - our annual homecoming is how we remember that community is our greatest source of power. Creating Change isn't about reacting to crisis; it's about investing long-term in the relationships, leadership, and infrastructure that allow our movement to respond with precision and purpose."
"By sharpening our strategy while grounding us in joy, hard truths, and shared responsibility, we set the movement up to survive this moment and shape what comes after it."
The National LGBTQ Task Force held its annual Creating Change conference in January at the Washington Hilton, drawing approximately 2,000 LGBTQ+ activists. The event occurred while the Trump administration actively targeted LGBTQ+ rights, particularly those of transgender individuals. The conference combined strategic workshops and plenary sessions on organizing and advocacy with community-building activities including ballroom competitions and social gatherings. Organizers emphasized that the conference serves as an annual homecoming where activists reconnect and strengthen relationships across the movement. The program balanced difficult discussions about current challenges with opportunities for joy and relaxation, aiming to equip the movement with both strategic clarity and emotional resilience to navigate the current political moment.
Read at Advocate.com
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