For the first time in 33 years, the National LGBTQ Task Force's Creating Change conference has gone virtual, giving LGBTQ+ activists an unprecedented opportunity to attend, learn skills, connect with thousands of others, and continue the fight for full queer rights. Below is a run down of the events, workshops, get togethers, and entertainment over four days, from Thursday, January 28 to Sunday, January 31. Register and learn more here.
Noon to 1:00 PM ET / 9:00 to 10:00 AM PT
Opening Keynote. Natalie Diaz is Mojave and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Tribe. She's the author of When My Brother Was an Aztec and Postcolonial Love Poem, and is director of the Center for Imagination in the Borderlands and is the chair of Modern and Contemporary Poetry at Arizona State University.
Opening Panel: History in the Making: Black Executive Leadership in the LGBTQ+ Movement. For the first time in history, three of the national legacy LGBTQ equality organizations (National LGBTQ Task Force, Human Rights Campaign, and National Center for Lesbian Rights) will be led by Black Executive Directors. With racial inequity as a major priority for the Biden/Harris administration and a continuing patchwork of civil rights laws across our country, their leadership of these organizations come at an opportune time. The opening plenary will feature Kierra Johnson of the Task Force, Alphonso David of HRC, and Imani Rupert-Gordon.
1:15 to 6:15 PM ET / 10:15 am to 3:15 PM PT
7:30 to 9:00 PM ET / 4:30 to 6:00 PM PT
The documentary CURED illuminates the campaign that led the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to remove homosexuality from its manual of mental illnesses in 1973. This is, not coincidentally, the same year the National LGBTQ Task Force was founded.
9:00 to 11:00 PM ET / 6:00 to 8:00 PM PT
What’s the connection you won’t forget at CC21? The Sexual Liberation Collective and the Creating Change sex track organizers are delighted to bring you the Opening Cruise. Whether you’re looking to find a new friend, a sexy hook-up, or the love of your life, the Opening Cruise is the place to be on Thursday night!
Noon to 5:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT
5:30 to 6:30 PM ET / 2:30 to 3:30 PM PT
Emcee Sandra Valls hosts a plenary session featuring a keynote speech by Pose’s Dominique Jackson, plus presentations for the Susan J. Hyde Award for Longevity in the Movement and Evelyn & Walter Haas Jr. Fund Award for Outstanding LGBTQ Leadership for Immigration Rights, and more!
7:00 to 8:00 PM ET / 4:00 to 5:00 PM PT
Join beauty experts from Sephora and get ready for the Agents of Change Ball in a step by step tutorial you can follow along with products you have at home. We'll be demonstrating a fun glittery eye and bold lip look to dazzle and delight. The session is designed for transgender and GNC community members. Space is limited to 40 attendees, first come first serve! Participants will receive a gift product kit by mail after the conference! Be on the lookout for a link to register, starting Thursday.
8:00 to 11:00 PM ET / 5:00 to 8:00 PM PT
Bring the House Ball to your house! Organized by WC Father Angel Revlon (CA), Lady Penelope (NYC) and Legendary Oso Milan (Miami) with national judges and benefitting the House Lives Matter Mutual Aid Fund.
8:00 to 11:00 PM ET / 5:00 to 8:00 PM PT
Want to have some wholesome fun? Come to our virtual game night! No need for special equipment. No need to own copies of games. Just bring your fabulous self. There will be various party games over zoom including 5 Second Rule and Jackbox. Also on offer will be a Dungeons & Dragons one shot! D&D spots are limited and first come, first served. Email Cary Webb at [email protected] for sign up and game details.
Noon to 1:15 PM ET / 9:00 to 10:15 AM PT
1:30 to 2:45 PM ET / 10:30 to 11:45 AM PT
3:15 to 4:30 PM ET / 12:15 am to 1:30 PM PT
Rea Carey and Kierra Johnson deliver the annual state of the movement, along with presentation of the SAGE Award to Mama Gloria, more from emcee Sandra Valls, and some other surprises!
5:00 to 6:15 PM ET / 2:00 to 3:15 PM PT
8:00 to 11:00 PM ET / 5:00 to 8:00 PM PT
Want to have some wholesome fun? Come to our virtual game night! No need for special equipment. No need to own copies of games. Just bring your fabulous self. There will be various party games over zoom including 5 Second Rule and Jackbox. Also on offer will be a Dungeons & Dragons one shot! D&D spots are limited and first come, first served. Email Cary Webb at [email protected] for sign up and game details.
8:00 to 11:00 pm ET / 5:00 to 8:00 pm PT
All CC21 Attendees are welcome. We are all talented - performances can be a song, drag, burlesque, poem, secret talent, or cheerleading. All acts are allowed three minutes. You must be present to perform. Performers will be called out in order that they register. All performances should be compatible for a Zoom room.
Noon to 1:15 PM ET / 9:00 to 10:15 AM PT
1:30 to 2:45 PM ET / 10:30 to 11:45 AM PT
3:00 to 4:15 pm ET / Noon to 1:15 pm PT
4:45 to 6:45 PM ET / 1:45 to 3:45 PM PT
Emcee Sandra Valls, keynote by adrienne maree brown, presentation of the Leather Leadership Award, and performances by Big Freedia!