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Send us a textDiscover the rich tapestry of Houston's LGBTQ+ history with insights from iconic figures like Judge Phyllis Frye, the first openly transgender judge in the U.S. Prominent voices like Joyce Gabiola, an LGBTQ History Research Collections Librarian, and Brian Riedel from Rice University join us to illuminate the impactful journey of queer organizing in Houston. From the significant contributions of activists like Ray Hill to the ongoing fight against discriminatory laws, we promise you'll gain a deeper understanding of the community's resilience and the importance of preserving past struggles as we forge a path toward the future.Embark on a reflective journey through pivotal moments of activism, like the tragic murder of Paul Broussard and the political triumphs of Annise Parker, Houston's first openly gay mayor. As we confront today's pressing challenges, especially for the transgender community, hear firsthand accounts of the evolution of the trans equality movement and the heightened fears faced by trans Texans. We explore the need for unity and intersectionality within the LGBTQ+ movement, addressing the long-standing struggles for trans inclusion and the critical importance of creating inclusive spaces for all voices.Celebrate the vibrant stories of activism captured by photographer Dalton DeHart, whose lens has documented the community's spirit over the years. From President Clinton to grassroots movements during the AIDS crisis, Dalton's work underscores the power of preserving history for future generations. We honor the everyday heroes who've paved the way for change and share unique experiences from the National LGBTQ Task Force's Creating Change Conference, with stories from Stonewall pioneer Judy Bowenweiner. Join us in honoring the past and embracing the vibrant community spirit as we look toward a more inclusive future.Queer Voices airs in Houston Texas on 90.1FM KPFT and is heard as a podcast here. Queer Voices hopes to entertain as well as illuminate LGBTQ issues in Houston and beyond. Check out our socials at:https://www.facebook.com/QueerVoicesKPFT/ andhttps://www.instagram.com/queervoices90.1kpft/

Jason A. Rodriguez talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ at the 2024 National LGBTQ Task Force Creating Change Conference that took place in New Orleans, LA. Creating Change is the foremost political, leadership and skills-building conference for our LGBTQ social justice movement. There are also fun events especially when Jason A. Rodriguez the talented dancer/actor from the hit FX series “Pose” presented a workshop on the history, importance and elements of Vogue. This year's conference theme was “Queer Power, Action & Joy” and Jason delivered the joy conducting workshops on New Way Vogue. Jason who played Lamar on “Pose” also served as the movement coach for all three seasons. Currently Rodriguez conducts New Way Vogue classes at the Ailey Studios in NYC. The workshops Jason led at the Creating Change Conference gave the attendees an opportunity to learn the three styles of Voguing. Stretch and precision are key to New Way Vogue allowing the voguers to show off contorted and flexible poses with precision and grace. It's all accomplished by learning arm controls to show off your control of creating lines, shapes, illusions and face framing movements to the beat of the music in addition to poses, floor work, cat walks, duck walks and dips. Jason also served as one of the judges at the Conference's “Agents of Change –A Night of a Thousand Stars Mini-Ball” which presented professional and novice Voguers to strut their stuff down the runway. We talked to Jason about his inspiration to carry on the Voguing tradition and his spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Jason Anthony Rodriguez is a Dominican-American born and raised in Washington Heights in New York City. He was trained in voguing by Benny Ninja, Dorit Koppel and Kevin Wynn. Besides being a series regular on “Pose”, Jason also guest-starred on HBO's The Deuce as Enrico. Rodriguez has taught vogue in various institutions throughout the states as well as internationally in Dominican Republic, Vienna and Japan. Next year's Creating Change Conference will take place in Las Vegas, NV January 22nd to the 26th, 2025. We want to thank New Orleans and Company for sponsoring our coverage of the 2024 National LGBTQ Task Force Creating Change Conference.  For More Info… LISTEN: 600+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

Bishop Tonyia Rawls joined Danielle at the Creating Change Conference for a riveting conversation about how LGBTQ+ people and left-wing Americans in general cannot allow Republicans to claim religion and faith all for themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gio Santiago is the founder of META Center, an organization supporting transgender youth in Ohio, a state where trans rights and personhood are under attack. He joined Danielle at the Creating Change Conference for a conversation about the importance of staying and fighting in the places where marginalized people are under attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing Woke AF's conversations from the Creating Change Conference, Danielle spoke with Andrea Montanez, the Senior Racial Equity, LGBTQ+, and Immigration Organizer at Hope CommUnity Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Moms for Trans Kids podcast, Dr. Lulu is joined by Kim, a fellow Mama Bear and mother of two transgender sons. They discuss their recent experience at the Creating Change Conference and the importance of supporting and affirming gender diverse children. The conversation delves into the challenges and joys of parenting transgender children, including navigating name changes and pronouns. Dr. Lulu and Kim emphasize the need to normalize these conversations and provide a safe space for parents to share their experiences. Parents of transgender children face unique challenges and need support and resources to navigate their child's gender journey. Healthcare providers should be educated and trained to provide gender-affirming care to transgender individuals. Inclusion and acceptance are crucial for creating a safe and supportive environment for gender diverse kids. More research and funding are needed to improve healthcare outcomes for transgender individuals. Parents should advocate for their child's needs and seek out affirming healthcare providers. Links and Resources Website: ⁠⁠www.dr-lulu.com⁠⁠ IG @drlulutalkradio Linkedin: ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/DrLulu/⁠⁠ Youtube: @drlulutalkradio ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linktree Key Takeaways:

Throughout the next few weeks, Danielle Moodie brings you conversations she had at the National LGBTQ Taskforce's Creating Change Conference in New Orleans. First up is Jen Scott from Equality Ohio, who discussed the importance of voting for a deeply imperfect Democrat like Joe Biden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Renna, Communications Director for the National LGBTQ Task Force talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about the upcoming Creating Change Conference that takes place Wednesday January 17th to Sunday January 21st at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans, LA. Creating Change is the foremost political, leadership and skills-building conference for our LGBTQ social justice movement. This year's 36th annual conference theme is “Queer Power, Action & Joy” and Kierra Johnson, National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director will deliver the opening State of the Movement plenary. Raquel Willis the award-winning activist, author and media strategist dedicated to Black transgender liberation will emcee and host the conference. Creating Change continues its long tradition of presenting compelling keynote speakers, presentations, annual awards and more than 100 workshops and caucuses. This year's Indigenous Leadership Award Honoree will be presented to Jean-Luc Pierite, scholar, advocate and founder of InDigiFab (Tunica-Biloxi). There will also be fun events including special guest Jason Rodriguez the talented dancer/actor from the hit Fox series Pose who will be presenting a workshop on the history, importance and elements of VOGUE. Other fun events will include Gayme Night, Opening Cruise and the Agents of Change Masquerade Ball. Then Big Freedia the nationally recognized hip-hop artist, TV personality and larger-than-life ambassador of New Orleans Bounce music will be dancing her way to Creating Change to perform at the closing plenary. Since 1988 Creating Change has created networking opportunities and inspiration for thousands of committed people to develop and hone their activist skills. We talked to Cathy about what she hopes to accomplish at this year's Creating Change Conference and her spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Cathy Renna has been part of the National LGBTQ Task Force's extended family for decades. Renna is a veteran in the communications industry and serves as the Principal of Target Cue an LGBTQ+ focused communications consultancy. Since her time at GLAAD through the 1990's Cathy has executed her particular expertise in crisis and strategic communications. She played a central role in shaping nearly all major issues affecting our LGBTQ community from the beating death of Matthew Shepard in 1998 to the fight for marriage equality and the repeal of “Don't Ask Don't Tell”. In her 30 years of media relations and activism experience Cathy has garnered placements in every major media outlet in the U.S. and internationally including The New York Times, USA Today, The Associated Press, BBC and the Washington Post. Renna lives in Montclair, New Jersey with her wife Karen. She is the proud Mom of Mars who attends HSPVA High School for Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, TX. The National LGBTQ Task Force recognizes that COVID-19 remains an ongoing public health concern and complies with all local and federal regulations at their in-person events.  For More Info…. LISTEN: 600+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

As we convene in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Kathy Renna from the National LGBTQ Task Force reminds us that the fight for equality is steeped in both struggle and jubilation. This week's episode is a mosaic of our community's resilience, as we examine the intersection of queer joy and activism at the Creating Change Conference. We're marking half a century of progress with the Task Force, and there's no better time to discuss the pressing issues we face, from the erasure of LGBTQ stories in schools to the groundbreaking "Queer the Vote" initiative. Kathy's passion for the cause is a beacon that guides us through the dark waters of censorship and discrimination.Imagine turning the comfort of dumplings into a lifeline that connects people and heals spirits. Michael and Chi, affectionately known as the Dumpling Dudes, share their heartening voyage from battling workplace discrimination to building a gastronomic enterprise that's as much about mental wellness as it is about culinary delights. Their story is one of true partnership, where love meets entrepreneurial grit. Their candid reflections on the complexities of intertwining personal and professional lives offer a masterclass in navigating the delicate dance of maintaining harmony in both domains.And if storytelling is the soul of empathy, then Dawn Jones Redstone's "Mother of Color" is a testament to the power of cinema. We peel back the layers of this indie film's creation, discussing the obstacles that queer filmmakers of color face, and the triumph of bringing authentic narratives to the screen. Dawn's approach to filmmaking, which prioritizes inclusivity and tackles poignant societal issues, is not just a narrative choice but a revolutionary act. Join us as we traverse the realms of creativity and community, and celebrate the spirit that unites us all in pursuit of a world where every voice is heard and cherished.

Today's guest has dedicated his life to fostering understanding and acceptance for a misunderstood community. With a deep-rooted belief in the importance of education and advocacy, he has been at the forefront of providing resources, training, and support for transgender children, youth, and their families. In 2021, he took to the TEDx stage at the University of Washington, delivering a powerful talk titled "The Heart of the Matter," shedding light on the nuances of gender diversity and the importance of acceptance. In 2023, his ground-breaking book "Trans Children in Today's Schools," was published by Oxford University Press. This book serves as an essential guide for educators, parents, and anyone seeking to understand the experiences of trans children. He provides professional development, policy creation, athletics guidance, and education for parents and students. His unwavering commitment led to the founding of two organizations: Gender Diversity and TransFamilies.org. These organizations offer a beacon of hope, with workshops, conferences, and outreach programs impacting families with gender-diverse children.  Recognized as a trailblazer in the field and featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, and NPR's Fresh Air, he has been instrumental in shaping a world where gender diversity is celebrated and every individual feels seen and valued. His work has provided a haven for many and paved the way for a more inclusive and compassionate society. A visionary, an advocate, and a true changemaker, please join me in welcoming Aidan Key. Join us as we engage in a profound conversation with Aidan Key, a visionary advocate for transgender children, exploring his transformative journey and evolving perspective on leadership. In this episode, we discuss:

Virginia (Ginny) Apuzzo who served as Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force from 1982 to 1986 talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™. The Task Force is the country's oldest LGBTQ advocacy group celebrating 50 years of advancing freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. This milestone year will recognize and celebrate the Task Force's rich history of driving progress within the LGBTQ community from its early days lobbying the American Psychiatric Association to remove homosexuality as a mental illness and advocating for AIDS funding to longstanding campaigns to Queer the Census, Queer the Vote, work for trans rights, fight for reproductive justice and bringing an intersectional approach to the LGBTQ movement. The celebration kicks off this month with their Creating Change Conference from Friday February 17th to Tuesday February 21st in San Francisco, CA at the Hilton Hotel Union Square. This year's theme is “The State of the Movement: Our Past. Our Present. Our Future”. Creating Change is the foremost political, leadership and skills-building conference for our LGBTQ social justice movement. The event will include speakers Angelica Ross, activist X Gonzalez and more. Then the 50th celebration will continue next month in Miami Beach, Florida at the 30th Annual Winter Party Festival with this year's theme “Live Free Play Hard Give Back” that takes place Wednesday March 1st to Tuesday March 7th. Other events related to the 50th celebration will include the Task Force Gala on October 22nd, its premier annual celebration of South Florida's LGBTQ community with more details to be announced as they are confirmed. We talked to Ginny about what it was like when she led the National LGBTQ Task Force in the 1980's and her spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Virginia "Ginny" Apuzzo became a nun in 1967 at the Sisters of Charity in the Bronx and left the convent in 1969 after the Stonewall riots. During the 1970s she became a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Manhattan Women's Political Caucus and earned a Master of Science in Urban Education from Fordham University. In 1978 she co-founded the Lambda Independent Democrats and ran for the New York State Assembly. In 1979 she served as the assistant commissioner for operations in the New York City Department of Health and became a strong advocate for people with AIDS. She then served as executive deputy of the New York State Consumer Protection Board and as the vice chair of the New York State AIDS Advisory Council. She was also President of the New York State Civil Service Commission and Commissioner of the New York State Department of Civil Service. In 1996 she became the Associate Deputy Secretary of Labor at the United States Department of Labor and in 1997 she became the Assistant to the President for Management and Administration under the Clinton administration. In 2007 she began serving on the Commission on Public Integrity where she worked until her retirement. The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. They are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives.  For More Info… LISTEN: 600+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

This week Jonathan opens the episode by talking about how he has always felt supported by his ancestors, but some people have showed up negatively in his past, so he has had to make some tough decisions.  That being said, he has no regrets.ç  Having survived sexist violence and anti-lesbian disownment as a youth, Dr. Grant became a go-to resource on gender and sex among her peers and colleagues as a matter of survival.   Jamie is now a mom in a biracial parenting partnership, raising a white son (23) and a Black, mixed-race daughter (14).*******About Jamie Jaime Grant was the Policy Institute Director at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the founding Executive Director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership. Currently she is the director of the research director for the National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey.  She holds a Ph.D. in women's studies from the Union Institute. For six years she directed the Union Institute's Center for Women, the nation's only academic women's center dedicated to collaborations between scholars and activists. Her articles on transformational organizations and coalition work have been published in major academic journals and anthologies. Grant has offered a course in social movements at Georgetown University and Kalamazoo College and workshops on gender expression and sexuality at Whitman Walker's Lesbian Services Program and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's Creating Change Conference. She has served as a program designer and facilitator for the Ford Foundation's signature leadership program, Leadership for a Changing World, at the Advocacy Institute.

Attending the annual Creating Change Conference has been a rite of passage for LGBTQ activists for over 30 years,  We would come together, share ideas, make new friends, catch up with old friends and even find love. What's happened to Creating Change in the time of COVID??? Pivoting to a virtual format in 2021, activists, organizers, and newbies were looking forward to coming together in 2022 once again in New Orleans when the omicron variant of the coronavirus begin showing up in communities around the world. After dealing with the momentary disappointment of having to cancel the in-person conference, the staff went to work reimagining Creating Change and looking forward to 2023 when the conference also include a celebration of The Task Force's 50th anniversary. Communications Director Cathy Renna is a veteran of Creating Change.  She's watched the conference grow not just by the number of participants but in the programming, diversity, and inclusion of varying and new voices in the LGBTQ community. Conference Director Danny Linden is the new kid on the block. He joined the staff in 2021 but is not new to conference organizing and planning.  He has spent much of the past 31 years as a conference and events specialist. Cathy and Danny are here to talk about Creating Change 2022, the shift to Creating Change 365 and the big celebration planned for 2023.

Urvashi Vaid, President of The Vaid Group talks about the National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™. This groundbreaking survey is a long overdue effort to learn and collect data from the experiences of women who partner with other women. Garnering over 5,000 respondents to date this unique effort is led by veteran queer, lesbian, bi, trans, non-binary, researchers and activists. The survey is designed to discover all we know and what we need to know about the life experience of LGBTQ women. Their goal is to reach 20,000 participants for the study by the end of March 2022. The survey will help us better understand the unique and amazing ways we form and support our families and how our community is surviving discrimination and harassment at work. The survey also addresses what forms of economic and social safety nets we create for ourselves given that the government, corporations and even non-profit employers largely do a poor job of this for black and brown LGBTQ+ women who love women. It also covers surviving the policing of our family members and ourselves as well as how racism, sexual violence and gender discrimination come together in our lives in ways that feel like gaslighting and can seem unimportant to our allies. This is an extremely important survey that will provide information our nation needs to understand so we can evolve and bring forward real life experience to inform policy change, service delivery and action to support LGBTQ+ women. We talked to Urvashi about her inspiration for creating the National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey and give us her spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Urvashi Vaid is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and Vassar College. She created The Vaid Group LLC that works with global and domestic organizations to advance equity, justice and inclusion. Vaid is co-founder of the Donors of Color Network, the first cross-racial network connecting individuals of color to leverage their giving for racial equity; co-founder of the National LGBTQ Anti-Poverty Action Network, the National LGBT/HIV Criminal Justice Working Group, LPAC, the Equality Federation, the National Religious Leadership Roundtable and the Creating Change Conference of the National LGBTQ Task Force, among other networks and projects. Urvashi Vaid will be honored with the Susan J. Hyde Award for Longevity in the Movement at the 34th Creating Change Conference. Take The National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

Mayra Hidalgo Salazar, Deputy Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force talks about their upcoming events with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ including the 34th Creating Change Conference entitled “Reunite Reignite” that takes place in person in New Orleans, Louisiana from January 12th to 16th at the Hilton Riverside. The Creating Change Conference is the foremost political leadership and skills-building conference for the LGBTQ social justice movement. Since 1988 Creating Change has created networking opportunities and inspiration for thousands of committed people to develop and hone their activist skills. With the continual impact of COVID-19 the Task Force invites their Creating Change family prepare for a new and different conference experience. Conference attendees will be required to always wear a mask in all shared conference spaces except when actively eating or drinking and all attendees, media and other participants will provide valid proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon arrival and check-in. At Creating Change 2022 though it will be a bit smaller with the capacity set at 2000 participants, there will still be plenty of opportunity to attend workshops, training sessions, meetings and special events. Non-binary writer, performer and public speaker ALOK will be the keynote speaker and new this year there will be a day-long program focused exclusively on queering climate justice as well as a conference schedule with over 100 workshops and caucuses. We talked to Mayra about what she hopes to accomplish at the National LGBTQ Task Force and her spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Mayra Hidalgo Salazar comes to the Deputy Executive Director role at the National LGBTQ Task Force with over 13 years of experience working for social justice. Originally from Naranjo, Alajuela, Costa Rica her journey as a queer and formerly undocumented woman laid the groundwork for her commitment to organizing spear headed by queer, immigrant youth of color. A former board member and youth organizer for the Florida Immigrant Coalition Mayra is part of the first generation of undocumented youth in Florida that began publicly sharing their stories. She is a Co-founder of United We Dream Action and has served on both the United We Dream and United We Dream Action Board of Directors for 10 years combined. The National LGBTQ Task Force was founded in 1973 and works to advance full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. For More Info… LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

This year’s Creating Change Conference is going virtual and we will be attending for the first time.  This annual conference prepares LGBTQ+ activists to lead our movement and on our show this month we will talk with conference organizers about the goals and hopes for this year’s program.  Creating Change … Continue reading →

Andy Garcia, Director of Creating Change at the National LGBTQ Task Force talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about their 33rd annual conference entitled “The Power Of You” that takes place virtually from January 28th through January 31st 2021. Every year the Creating Change team curates a diverse, timely and provocative set of workshops and this year will be no exception despite the challenges of having the conference online. From activism to faith to fundraising with some timely twists on popular workshops like “Sex in the Times of COVID” the Creating Change Conference will have programs of interest to diverse activists and cover a lot of ground in this unique time for LGBTQ+ communities. There will also be keynote speakers and celebrities. Dominique Jackson best known for her leading role of Elektra Abundance on the FX television series Pose will be this year’s opening keynote speaker and there will be several performances by Big Freedia. Closing Keynote Speaker will be activist author adrienne maree brown and Sandra Valls will host the event. This will be the third Creating Change Conference managed by Andy and the first held virtually that will include four plenary sessions, 16 day long institutes and 48 workshop and caucus sessions. The four day long event run by the National LGBTQ Task Force is a space for learning, connecting and growing as LGBTQ activists, leaders, allies and changemakers. With all the insanity going on in our country this is a fabulous opportunity to connect with our community and help move our LGBTQ civil rights forward. We talked to Garcia about what he hopes to accomplish with this year’s Creating Change Conference and his spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Andy Garcia has been the Director of Creating Change at the National LGBTQ Task Force since 2018. Andy is a seasoned activist with over 25 years of experience working for social justice and LGBTQ movements. Creating Change is the country’s largest LGBTQ advocacy and activism conference with thousands expected to tune in globally to this unique virtual event. Creating Change is a place for our LGBTQ community to come together to learn and connect with each other and strives to ensure a welcoming space for queer and trans people. The National LGBTQ Task Force was founded in 1973 and works to advance full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. The Creating Change Conference is instrumental in their goal to train millions of activists across our nation to deliver a world where you can be you. FOR MORE INFO… LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES 

Creating Change Conference - 2021 PredictionsWe speak about the Creating Change conference. The organizers of the Creating Change Conference announced the full slate of workshop and other sessions organized for the 33rd annual conference. From activism to faith to fundraising, with some timely twists on popular workshops like “Sex in the Times of COVID,” the Creating Change conference will have programs of interest to diverse activists and cover a lot of ground in this unique time for LGBTQ+ communities. GUEST: Andrew Edmonson and Bryan Hlavinkahttps://www.thetaskforce.org/creatingchange.htmlWe speak about the New Year and predictions for the year 2021. We discuss the election of Joe Biden and the possible effects on the LGBTQ community. We also discuss the legislative horizon in Texas state legislature and the possible anti-LGBT bills coming forward.GUEST: Andrew Edmonson 

Rea Carey, Executive Director of the National LGBTQ Task Force talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about their upcoming virtual events and how The Task Force is adjusting to the new normal in these challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic. To begin with the 24th annual National LGBTQ Task Force Gala will stream virtually on Saturday October 3rd beginning at 8P EST in lieu of the customary gala held in Miami Beach, FL. This year’s theme is “The Power of US” which will focus on celebrating progress for LGBTQ people and their families. It will also emphasize the critical work of the National LGBTQ Task Force as they work to ensure that our LGBTQ community is counted through their “Queer the Census” campaign and the critical need to "Queer the Vote" in the upcoming election. The National LGBTQ Task Force Gala online event will be hosted by Latrice Royale of RuPaul’s Drag Race fame and the evening will include video messages from Pete Buttigieg, Alan Cumming, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Shultz, Sam Champion, Jai Rodriguez of the original “Queer Eye” cast and George Takei among others to be announced. The National Task Force Gala virtual event will also be more accessible nationally and globally for supporters and members of the Task Force family with no fixed ticket price this year so any donation will get you in and tables are not limited to just 10 people with the virtual table host feature there’s no limit to the number of guests at a given table. So put on your tux or your sweatpants and join in the fun that will help support this fabulous organization. Then following the gala the next virtual events will be the “Queering Racial Justice Institute” on October 10th, 2020 and the Creating Change Conference from January 27th to 31st, 2021. We talked to Rea about what she hopes to accomplish with the upcoming virtual events and her spin on our LGBTQ issues.Rea Carey is one of the most respected leaders in our LGBTQ movement. Since 2008 through her leadership Carey has advanced a vision of freedom for LGBTQ people and their families that is broad, inclusive and progressive. The National LGBTQ Task Force is building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives. Today despite all the progress they’ve made to end discrimination millions of LGBTQ people face barriers in every aspect of their lives in housing, employment, healthcare, retirement and basic human rights. By training and mobilizing millions of activists across our nation and fundraising events like the National LGBTQ Task Force Gala they are committed to deliver a world where you can be you.For More Info & Tix: thetaskforce.org LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES 

Actor/filmmaker Yuval David talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about his advocacy work dedicating his time to serving various causes and organizations including The Trevor Project, GLAAD, The Kennedy Center, Stand With Us, The Jewish National Fund, A Wider Bridge, The National LGBTQ Task Force and more. Recently he led various workshops and panels at The National LGBTQ Task Force's Creating Change Conference in Dallas. Yuval stated, “Since my youth I always understood the importance of making this world a better place and helping others. I’ve brought this element into my own work as an actor, host and filmmaker in addition to my efforts in advocacy. I understand how important it is for me and for everyone to use their voices and actions to create change for the greater good. Being at the Creating Change Conference brings me together with so many others who have that same understanding.” As an acclaimed Israeli-American actor, host and filmmaker Yuval understands the larger social ecosystem of the world and how it benefits from the work and the uniquely powerful voice of an artist such as himself and is committed each day to creating work that entertains, inspires and uplifts those around him and around the world. He is especially concerned about the global anti-Semitism crisis which he addresses as a first generation Jewish American whose grandparents were survivors of The Holocaust. We talked to Yuval about what he hopes to accomplish with his work and his spin on our LGBTQ issues. Yuval David’s acting credits include “Madam Secretary” ABC’s popular primetime series, “What Would You Do” as well as countless feature and short films and web series. Yuval effortlessly oscillates between roles, changing personas, seamlessly shifting accents and going from loveable lead to malicious miscreant on a dime, making him one of the busiest working actors in film, TV, theatre and voice overs today. He also creates content about environmental and societal issues, creatively exploring the documentary format and how to have social impact through an artistic film format. He can be seen next on HBO’s TV mini-series, “The Plot Against America,” with Winona Ryder and John Turturro. (Photo Credit: Leslie Hassler) For More Info: yuvaldavid.com LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

On this episode, our fabulous Office Manager Starr Johnson sits down with members of the Center's youth leadership Peyton, Maya, and Patrick as they recap their visit to this year's Creating Change Conference. Join in as the group talks about their favorite Creating Change sessions and the amazing people they met, how the conference impacted their perspective on the community and their own unique identities, as well as discuss some ways the conference can continue to increase their level of inclusion for all participants. For more info on Time Out Youth and Resources, visit timeoutyouth.org. Music by purple-planet.com

Trans activist Monica Roberts who is being honored at the 32nd Creating Change Conference presented by the National LGBTQ Task Force that takes place at the Sheraton Dallas in Dallas, Texas January 15th through January 19th, 2020 talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™. Roberts is a longtime award-winning human rights advocate. She has been advocating for the human rights of transgender people for over 20 years with a focus on the issues affecting Black trans people and will be receiving the Susan J. Hyde Award for Longevity in the Movement sponsored by Wild Geese Foundation. This year special focus will address issues facing trans women of color, the work being done to address anti-trans violence and systemic discrimination and moving the movement forward in our work for freedom, justice and liberation. The theme of this year’s Creating Change Conference is “Love, Learning & Liberation” and Rea Carey Task Force Executive Director and Kierra Johnson Deputy Executive Director will host the annual State of the Movement plenary. Though our LGBTQ community and families continue to be under attack by the current administration we know our community is strong, resilient, creative and determined. Since 1988 Creating Change has created networking opportunities and inspiration for thousands of committed people to develop and hone their activist skills. The Creating Change Conference is the foremost political leadership and skills-building conference for the LGBTQ social justice movement. Over 4,000 people from all over the country will attend this five-day program that features over 300 workshops, training sessions, meetings and events. We talked to Monica about what she hopes to accomplish at this year’s Creating Change Conference and her spin on our LGBTQ issues. Monica Roberts a native of Houston, Texas is the founding editor of the award-winning TransGriot blog. Her writing has appeared at Ebony.com, the Advocate, Black Girl Dangerous and in the 'Unapologetically Trans' monthly column in Houston's OutSmart magazine. Some of the honors that Monica has received are the GLAAD Media Award, the Robert Coles Call of Service Award from Harvard University's Phillips Brooks House Association, the Virginia Prince Transgender Pioneer Award, the Barbara Jordan Breaking Barriers Award from the Harris County Democratic Party, the IFGE Trinity Award and named to the 2019 OUT100. The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. They are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives.For More Info & Tix: creatingchange.org LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

On this episode, James sits down with our Programs Assistant Haeley and youth panelists Alex and Tre as they recap their visit to this year's Creating Change Conference. Join in as the group talks about their favorite Creating Change sessions, Applebees, body positivity, drag queens, and what each person brought back with them from their time at the conference. For more info on Time Out Youth and Resources, visit timeoutyouth.org. Music by purple-planet.com

Evangeline Weiss, Leadership Programs Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force talks about the 31st Creating Change Conference with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™  that takes place from Wednesday January 23rd through Sunday January 27th at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. The Creating Change Conference is the foremost political leadership and skills-building conference for the LGBTQ social justice movement. Since 1988 Creating Change has created networking opportunities and inspiration for thousands of committed people to develop and hone their activist skills. This will be the first Creating Change Conference managed by Andy Garcia who succeeded Sue Hyde last spring as conference director. Garcia stated, “I think it is important to lift up the voices of the queer and trans activists of Detroit who are working to fight for social justice, end police violence and call out racism. Creating Change is a place for the queer left to come together to learn and connect with each other and strives to ensure a welcoming space for queer and trans people of color.” Over 4,000 people from all over the country will attend this five-day program that features over 300 workshops, training sessions, meetings and events. We talked to Evangeline about some of the highlights of this year’s Creating Change Conference and her spin on our LGBTQ issues. The primary goal of the Creating Change Conference is to build the LGBTQ movement’s political power from the ground up to achieve our goal of full freedom, justice and equality for our LGBTQ community in the United States. Some of this year’s workshops include “Not My President, Organizing For Change” that will be centered around what the LGBTQ community can do to stop this administration from doing everything they can to destroy the rights our people have fought for; “Hack the Law: The Advocate’s Toolbox” that will explore the strategies the LGBTQ community can employ from legislation and litigation to policy and organizing to advance our goals; “The Hate Groups That Want To Take Your Rights Away” that will look at anti-LGBTQ hate groups including Alliance Defending Freedom and the Family Research Council and what the LGBTQ community can do to stop them. Other workshops include “Roadmap for Inclusive Sex Education”, “Moving the Equality Act Forward”, “OUT Millennial Elected Officials: Driving Equality Across America” and “Art For Social Change -- Using Creativity and Performance to relay a message and change society with Yuval David from the CBS TV show Madam Secretary. Evangeline Weiss is part of the Creating Change Conference team. In her current role she builds relationships and organizes Queering Racial Justice in the conference host city, reviews proposals for the conference and facilitates for the Racial Justice Institute during Creating Change. Evangeline believes the conference is a place where the LGBTQ movement can experience its own power and potential as well as be held accountable for the ways in which we have more to learn. The National LGBTQ Task Force was founded in 1973 and works to build the grassroots political power of the LGBTQ community to win complete equality.For More Info & Tix: creatingchange.org Hear 450+ LGBT Interviews @OUTTAKE VOICES

The National Conference for LGBT Equality: Creating Change is the premier annual event of the National LGBTQ Task Force. Creating Change was started in 1988, one year after the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights. The message of the 1987 March was clear: go home and get to work. It was because of this message that the Task Force soon found itself deluged with requests for resources, advice, and assistance. In order to deal with all these requests, they started a national organizing and training conference that organizers and activists could gather and teach each other – and build a stronger movement. The name of that conference was Creating Change. Today, Creating Change has grown to over 3,500 attendees from all over the country, and from all walks of life. And it’s getting bigger every year. The five-day program will be held at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center January 23rd to 29th. A host committee working with dedicated task Force staff work tirelessly to put together the schedule.  These activities have been led in part by host committee co-chair Bridie Mae Johnson and the Task Force’s Director of Creating Change Andy Garcia. Andy joined the Task Force in May 2018 taking over the conference from  Sue Hyde who had served the Task Force since 1986, overseeing a range of initiatives in addition to the Creating Change Conference.  Bridie Mae Johnson is a licensed social worker who grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. With Native American, Caucasian and African American lineage, Johnson brings a unique perspective to all. She draws upon her roots to build spaces where diversity and inclusion can flourish.

I'm sorry for the mix up, here is Mama Vi part 1:       Welcome to my virtual therapy room!  I am Dr Lori Beth Bisbey and this is Sex Spoken Here. Remember that this podcast deals with adult themes so if you don’t have privacy you might wish to put on your headphones.      I had the privilege of interviewing Mama Vi Johnson when I was at Master slave Conference in August 2018.  Viola Johnson is a leather woman, vampire and author who has been active in the leather BDSM scene for over three decades. A mentor and confidante to many in the fetish world, she has a special fondness for the ‘boys’ of our community, and those who choose to serve as slaves and sub missives. Viola is the wife of Jill Carter, International Ms Leather 1996. Viola had the distinction of winning the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Pantheon of Leather and The National Leather Association, making her the only person to receive both awards in the same year. In August of 2007 she was honored with the first Lifetime Achievement Award given by Black Beat. Viola is also the recipient of the Pantheon of Leather “Woman of the Year” award, The Jack Stice Award and the Slave Heart Award. In January 2012, Viola received within 8 days of the Master Steve’s Golden Paintbrush Awards at Southwest Leather Conference in Arizona and the Leather Leadership Award at the Creating Change Conference in Baltimore sponsored by the Gay & Lesbian Task Force. Viola is the author of two books, Dhampir and To Love, To Obey, To Serve. Currently, she is working on her third book, a follow up To Love, To Obey, To Serve Mama Vi and her wife Jill Carter started and hosted the Carter Johnson Leather library.  It has a home in Indiana and a variety of outposts.  Sections of the library are taken to many events so that the public can learn from the original source material about our leather and sexual history.   I started by asking Mama Vi about her fears for the future.  She began by talking from an historian’s perspective about what it means when people cannot read cursive and when books are scanned and the paper versions are being destroyed.    We spoke about the fact that recordings can be altered.  So that facts can be changed, nuance lost, meanings lost.  She points out that if a child can’t read cursive they must accept as fact what is shown to them.    We moved on to talk about the fact that often people feel desires and attractions often before they have words to explain them.  So they feel odd and outcast and strange and if you don’t have the words – and give them the words – the negative impact is incredible.  Low self-esteem, outcast, separate, others.  Mama Vi talks about being filled with the family stories as she was growing up which helped her to know who she was and because she knew who she was, she had pride and she had the foundation that has lasted until this day.    We spoke about the fact that we are not teaching our next generation who they are so they can have this foundation.  She points out that why are not giving our children the armour that they need.    There are retorts to all of the taunts (faggot, lesbian, pervert) but we are not teaching our children and so not giving them that armour and the world is getting tougher.   The passion that is the reasoning behind the library – is to give them the armour – ‘You don’t get to burn my kids history because ultimately that will mean you burn my kids.’   We ended part 1 starting to talk about sex education and the fact that in many places it has gone backwards.  Children are being taught that all they need to know is abstinence.  For part 2 of this interview, listen to the A to Z of Sex Ò B is for Book Burning. Part 3 is on Sex Spoken Here as an audio podcast only. Thanks for joining me for Sex Spoken Here with Dr Lori Beth Bisbey. Write to me with suggestions for the show, questions you want answered at drbisbey@the-intimacy-coach.com, follow me on twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  Check out my YouTube channel: Dr Lori Bisbey. For a free 30-minute strategy session with me, go to https://the-intimacy-coach.com/and click the button that says click here! on the contact page.  Please leave a review on iTunes and stitcher if you enjoy the show.  I look forward to seeing you next week.    

Welcome to my virtual therapy room!  I am Dr Lori Beth Bisbey and this is Sex Spoken Here. Remember that this podcast deals with adult themes so if you don’t have privacy you might wish to put on your headphones.   Politics trigger warning:  In this episode, we talk about politics – a lot.   I had the privilege of interviewing Mama Vi Johnson when I was at Master slave Conference in August 2018.  Viola Johnson is a leather woman, vampire and author who has been active in the leather BDSM scene for over three decades. A mentor and confidante to many in the fetish world, she has a special fondness for the ‘boys’ of our community, and those who choose to serve as slaves and sub missives. Viola is the wife of Jill Carter, International Ms Leather 1996. Viola had the distinction of winning the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Pantheon of Leather and The National Leather Association, making her the only person to receive both awards in the same year. In August of 2007 she was honored with the first Lifetime Achievement Award given by Black Beat. Viola is also the recipient of the Pantheon of Leather “Woman of the Year” award, The Jack Stice Award and the Slave Heart Award. In January 2012, Viola received within 8 days of the Master Steve’s Golden Paintbrush Awards at Southwest Leather Conference in Arizona and the Leather Leadership Award at the Creating Change Conference in Baltimore sponsored by the Gay & Lesbian Task Force. Viola is the author of two books, Dhampir and To Love, To Obey, To Serve. Currently, she is working on her third book, a follow up To Love, To Obey, To Serve Mama Vi and her wife Jill Carter started and host the Carter Johnson Leather library.  It has a home in Indiana and a variety of outposts.  Sections of the library are taken to many events so that the public can learn from the original source material about our leather and sexual history.   This is part 3 and the final part of my interview.  Part one can be found on last week’s Sex Spoken Here episode – vlog on YouTube and podcast only where ever you get your podcasts.  Part 2 podcast can be found on the A to Z of Sex Ò where ever you get your podcasts or on my websites (links on the notes).   We started by talking about how the political situation has moved to where we are now.  Mama Vi points out ‘Evil manifests where good loves to hide’.  We talk about being at an event where people come to learn and that over the years they have learned to feel safe and take the safety back into the world because they have pride in who they are.  We have to stand up and be counted, be seen, do what is necessary and speak out to protect our communities, our lives, our history as if we don’t do this we won’t have a future.    We spoke about whether people can follow through.  Mama Vi said she looks at the little triumphs – like someone grabbing a transgender boy and saying, come on, I’ll take you into the bathroom. … It’s easy to give a dime to a beggar – far more difficult to help them take the steps that will help them get themselves together.’   We spoke about the fact that the more of us who are speaking our truth, the harder it is to erase us.   Viola went on to talk about Texas Bill Number 6 – which was the right to nullify any agreement between legal strangers.  This has impact because if you are not married, you are a legal stranger.  We moved on to how inaction/laziness/arrogance by not voting led to Brexit.   We finished with concerns about the future of democracy in America because of the lack of trust in the system of elections.  And this brought us full circle – with Maryland wanting to go back to paper ballot so that there is a back up check. The original source material being so important.   Thanks for joining me for Sex Spoken Here with Dr Lori Beth Bisbey. Write to me with suggestions for the show, questions you want answered at drbisbey@the-intimacy-coach.com, follow me on twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  Check out my YouTube channel: Dr Lori Bisbey. For a free 30-minute strategy session with me, go to https://the-intimacy-coach.com/and click the button that says click here! on the contact page.  Please leave a review on iTunes and stitcher if you enjoy the show.  I look forward to seeing you next week.    

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the A to Z of Sex.  I'm Dr Lori Beth Bisbey and I am your host.  We are working our way through the erotic alphabet one letter at a time.  Just a reminder this podcast deals with adult content, so if you don't have total privacy, you might want to put on your headphones.  Today the letter is B and B is for Book Burning – Part 2 of my Interview with Mama Viola Johnson.  Part one is on Sex Spoken Here vlog on YouTube or there is the podcast only version as well.   I had the privilege of interviewing Mama Vi Johnson when I was at Master slave Conference in August 2018.  Viola Johnson is a leather woman, vampire and author who has been active in the leather BDSM scene for over three decades. A mentor and confidante to many in the fetish world, she has a special fondness for the ‘boys' of our community, and those who choose to serve as slaves and sub missives. Viola is the wife of Jill Carter, International Ms Leather 1996. Viola had the distinction of winning the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Pantheon of Leather and The National Leather Association, making her the only person to receive both awards in the same year. In August of 2007 she was honored with the first Lifetime Achievement Award given by Black Beat. Viola is also the recipient of the Pantheon of Leather “Woman of the Year” award, The Jack Stice Award and the Slave Heart Award. In January 2012, Viola received within 8 days of the Master Steve's Golden Paintbrush Awards at Southwest Leather Conference in Arizona and the Leather Leadership Award at the Creating Change Conference in Baltimore sponsored by the Gay & Lesbian Task Force. Viola is the author of two books, Dhampir and To Love, To Obey, To Serve. Currently, she is working on her third book, a follow up To Love, To Obey, To Serve Mama Vi and her wife Jill Carter started and hosted the Carter Johnson Leather library.  It has a home in Indiana and a variety of outposts.  Sections of the library are taken to many events so that the public can learn from the original source material about our leather and sexual history.   We started this part of the interview asking what is going to happen if people are not taught to think critically.  Viola talks about starting her teaching career in 1973 at the cusp of moving from teaching learning and teaching to the test.  This was the point at which the received wisdom was that children must be promoted with chronological peer group rather than accommodating learning abilities.    We move from education to talk about the fact that if you can't evaluate information you can't risk assess and if you can't risk assess you make poor choices.  We talk about the fact that people are pre-disposed to categorise but we can learn to look at a continuum if we are taught to do so.  We talk about the first four years of life and the fact that sexual development starts at birth.  We talk about the development that occurs in childhood. If we don't support this development, difficulties develop. It is easy to support this development but we don't talk about it.    We moved to preventing shame and why this is important.   We move to talking about fears around fascism in America.  We end on my question ‘Why aren't people doing something about this?' Thanks for listening to the A to Z of Sex Ò this week. Write to me with suggestions for the show, questions you want answered at drloribeth@atozofsex.com  and I will answer on the show. Follow me on twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Check out my YouTube channel: Dr Lori  Bisbey. For a free 30-minute strategy session with me, go to https://atozofsex.com/ and click the button that says Schedule Now! See you next week when the letter will be c.

Evangeline Weiss is an artist, poet, and mother, and to her, being her full-self means embracing those parts of her while practicing love for everyone. She turned her television off in 1984 and describes herself as a queer, white, anti-racist social change agent with a twinkle in her eye! If that doesn't get your attention, she is also the Leadership Programs Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force. She works on the Creating Change Conference helping the Task Force building relationships in the host city which will be Detroit, MI in January 2019. As part of the build-up to the conference, the Task Force will host the Queering Racial Justice in Detroit September 8th. Before working at the Task Force, Evangeline worked in HIV/AIDS advocacy projects in the 1990s in New York. She worked at the Gay Men’s Health Crisis and the local needle exchange in the East Village, and at Act Up. She has worked in human resources and spent 5 years as the Director of Diversity & Equity for Duke University’s Office for Institutional Equity. Working internationally, she has a great deal of experience in collaborating with interpreters and is also fluent in Spanish and French. Evangeline is an artist, poet, and mother, and to her, being her full-self means embracing those parts of her while practicing love for everyone. Now, outside of work, Evangeline volunteers her time organizing White People Against Racism in her community as well as teaching workshops at other organizations.

Dr. Imani Woody the founding director and CEO of Mary's House for Older Adults. She's been an advocate for women, people of color and LGBTQ/SGL issues for more than 20 years.  Mary’s House for Older Adults, Inc. has a mission is to create safe and affordable nonprofit housing project in Washington, DC that will honor the whole person as they age. At the 2018 Creating Change Conference in Washington, DC, SAGE, the nation’s largest & oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT elders, presented Dr. Woody the SAGE Advocacy Award for Excellence on Aging Issues in recognition for her passion and leadership. Dr. Woody has a Ph.D. in Human Services, specializing in non-profit management. She holds a Master of Human Services degree from Lincoln University and is a graduate of Georgetown University. She also works as a diversity and inclusion consultant in the field of health, aging, and issues affecting the LGBTQ/SGL and people color communities. She has presented on LGBT aging issues at the White House National LGBT Elder Summit and at the 2017 National Equality March for Unity and Pride. 

Bridie Mae Johnson grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. With a lineage from several cultures, Johnson brings a unique perspective to all she does drawing upon her roots to build spaces where diversity and inclusion can flourish. A licensed social worker, Johnson worked as Director of Programs at the Ruth Ellis Center from 2007 to 2009. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Johnson was employed at Saginaw County Youth Protection Council, as the Division Director of Innerlink Services Division. She recently returned to the metro-Detroit area joining the staff of the American Indian Health & Family Services.She's back in Detroit working with the community and using the knowledge she's learned along the way to educate attendees at the Creating Change Conference in Washington DC. Through her work in Michigan and Georgia, Bridie has become aware of and researched the problem of human trafficking especially of youth and members of the LGBTQ community. Based on her work in this area she submitted a proposal and will be presenting at the Creating Change Conference in Washington, DC January 24-28.  Bridie will talk about her work in the LGBTQ community and presentation at Creating Change. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Creating Change Conference. It will be held in Washington, DC at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, January 24-28, 2018.

DC Community Leader Alexa Rodriguez visits the podcast to talk about the 2018 Creating Change Conference. She will also share her journey as an HIV+ Transgender Immigrant working for equality.

We interview Kayley Margarite Whalen, an activist who works at the intersections of racial justice, LGBTQ issues, humanism, disability advocacy, immigration and drug policy reform. She is the Digital Strategies and Social Media Manager at the National LGBTQ Task Force and on the Leadership Committee of the Trans United Fund. Follow Kayley on Twitter at @LenoreGore The RESIST Podcast is hosted by @DanielleMuscato and produced by @erothco. Sign up for our newsletter at RESISTpodcast.com. We would appreciate if you could support the show at Patreon.com/RESISTpodcast Thank you for listening! #RESIST!

At the 2017 Creating Change Conference in Philadelphia, the RESIST Podcast interviewed Greta Gustava Martela, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Trans Lifeline. Trans Lifeline is the only suicide hotline specifically for transgender and gender nonconforming people, staffed BY transgender people. The RESIST Podcast is hosted by @DanielleMuscato and produced by @erothco. Full shownotes can be found at RESISTpodcast.com.

Creating Change Conference: Hear from attendees at Creating Change, the first major LGBT conference hosted in Philadelphia. We spoke with conference organizers and LGBT leaders about diversity, the work of Creating Change, their thoughts on what sets Philadelphia apart as a great host city for LGBT conventions and more.

  Sonya Jaquez Lewis has been active in LGBT and political issues for many years.  In this interview, she shares her perspective on the challenges we've faced and looks to the future.  Some of her involvement have included: Co-hosting the Creating Change Conference in Denver, CO, President of the Board for Boulder Pride (now Out Boulder), Delegate to the Democratic National Convention for the last three elections,  and  The Compete Diversity 2016 Female Athlete of the  Year Award.  With our new political climate, we need to stand strong.  Listen to this interview for a look back to our wins and a strategy for the future. The left photo, Sonya and her partner Allison (right), celebrate her win at the Compete Diversity Awards.  The right photo:  Connie Waldman, Publisher of Compete Magazine and Sonya Jaquez Lewis, 2016 Female Athelete of the Year. If you enjoy the Lesbian Story Project, please  subscribe to the podcast on I-tunes, Stitcher and Google Groups.  Help get the word out by leaving a rating and a review on i-Tunes.

On this episode: we addressed the deluge of intersectionality related articles in the Jewish press, and spoke with Liza Behrendt of Jewish Voice for Peace about the Cancel Pinkwashing mobilization that took place at the National LGBTQ Task Force’s Creating Change Conference in Chicago. Our newly-appointed New York media correspondent Jonathan Katz discussed the place of Tablet Magazine in the Jewish mediascape, and (for those keeping track), we re-introduced the anti-shkoyach. Show Notes: https://www.treyfpodcast.com/2016/02/03/episode-12-cancelpinkwashing-and-the/

Joining co-hosts Terry Boi, Ina and Michelle on “Can We Talk for REAL” Blog Talk Radio Wednesday, June 18th will be Outstanding Youth Leader Rhiannon Chester. Rhiannon attended the Creating Change Conference and stood out as one of the Outstanding Youth destined to lead. Let’s talk about the next generation and their dream, hopes and aspirations as well as their involvement in Social Justice. Hear about the issues that are most important to them. Listen in and find out how you or your organization can join this Youth Movement of Leaders. Rhiannon at the tender age of 16 was already making her move into the civil and social rights movement. She began at the Collation to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality by Any Means necessary (BAMN). Naturally this young lady attended college and there blossomed into a leader when introduced to KICK  (LGBT Agency) and its Learn Educate Advocate and Drive (LEAD) Academy.Co-facilitator of Woman 2 Woman,  a program for lesbian, bi, and queer woman of color to promote sisterhood and start the engagement of woman to want to start healing, Rhiannon will talk about how it was formed, what was the dream for the organization and what are future plans? Listen in as this young lady tells us of her journey to leadership with the challenges and accomplishment. Listen as she talks about her passion for the arts and woman. She will tell us what fueled the drive she has to succeed and what keeps her going being a young woman in the movement? Maybe this busy activist will tell us what is on the horizon for her in the near future?  

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will join Can We Talk for REAL co- host Ina, Michelle and Terry Boi, Wednesday night, January 15th to talk about the 26th National Conference on LGBT Equality Creating Change, which will be held in Houston, Texas. Joining us will be Sue Hyde, the Director of Creating Change and Kylar Broadus the Senior Public Policy Counsel of the Trans Civil Rights Project. Sue the Director of the Creating Change Conference will be talking about the journey to the Conference and its history. Sue over the years has become a recognized organizer and advocate for the LGBT Community. While at the Task Force she her portfolio includes issues such as the rescission of the military ban on openly gay soldiers, passage of civil rights on all levels. Sue’s background knowledge of Creating Change will help many understand the necessity for this conference. Sue serves as the field organizer for the New England Tack Force.Kylar is the Senior Public Policy Counsel of the Trans Civil Rights Project. He will explain how his job compliments the work of Sue in organizing and implementing the Creating Change conference. He will also explain he position with the Task Force. The world is trying to create change in the politics of today. The National Gay and Lesbian task Force with organizing and networking is Creating Change in an entire Community world- wide.