Oby and I invite you to make a donation to one of our favorite organizations, the National LGBTQ Task Force.

I worked for the Task Force in 2013-2014 as their Interim Faith Work Director. During that time, the Task Force rebranded itself and developed a new tagline: "Be You." At first I thought "Be You" was so cheesy, but as we began to live into that tagline, I realized "Be You" is exactly what the Task Force is about. The National LGBTQ Task Force advocates for queer liberation more boldly than anyone else, holding out a vision of a world where queer people can be their authentic selves without fear of violence, harassment, or discrimination.

Oby and I have been attending the Task Force's annual Winter Party in Miami Beach for 11 years now. On the surface, it's just a big dance party on the beach. But what the Task Force creates each year at Winter Party is a community where queer folk get to be exactly who they are. It's the epitome of "Be You." Most importantly, Winter Party raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the Task Force's work around the country.

I'm trying to raise $500 to support the Task Force. I gave the first $50. Will you join me?