At the Task Force, we believe in showing up—we march at protests and lead policy meetings by day and take over the dancefloor at night. It’s that spirit—the one that connects activism with joy—that guides us as we mobilize and organize.

As our 50th anniversary year comes to a close, we sat down with our very own Executive Director, Kierra Johnson and Scot Nakagawa, co-founder and Executive Director of the 22nd Century Initiative to discuss why joy and celebration of our queer identities is a vital part of building a bold, inclusive, and intersectional LGBTQ movement.

The National LGBTQ Task Force would like to thank our podcast guests for their time and thoughtful contributions. And thank YOU for listening! 

As queer people, we have seen religion used as a tool of oppression and exclusion for centuries – but there are thousands of us who are finding community and forging our own path through faith. 

We sat down with Reverend Nicole Garcia and Reverend Eric Eldritch to discuss their interfaith work at the Task Force, living as an “ex-vangelical”, and dispelling the myth that you can’t be queer and be of faith. 

***This episode contains themes that are for mature audiences. Listener discretion is advised.***

Happy Pride from Movement Moments: The National LGBTQ Task Force at 50! This month, we’re joined by the hosts of our famous Creating Change Sex Track: Jack Harrison-Quintana, Director of Grindr for Equality, Dr. Jaime M. Grant, sex educator, and Igancio Rivera of the HEAL Project to talk all things sexual liberation. Listen as they cover topics like overcoming shame and fear, stepping into vulnerability and authenticity, desire mapping, the intersection of technology and sex, and why sexual liberation is such a crucial element of the LGBTQ movement. We are thrilled to share a slice of the Creating Change Conference with you, and we hope that this episode brings you an additional dose of queer joy as we celebrate the last few days of Pride Month.