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Ghana Bill Criminalizes LGBTQ People

Ghana’s parliament has passed "Human Sexual Rights & Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021” which will have severe & detrimental effects on the lives & freedoms of our LGBTQ community in Ghana. The bill violates the African Commission on Human & Peoples’ Rights Resolution 275 that aims to protect individuals from violence & discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity & to ensure their equal protection under the law. Neela Ghoshal, Senior Director of Law, Policy & Research at Outright International stated, "Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ bill tramples human rights, undermines family values of acceptance & unity & risks derailing economic development & eroding democratic gains. Banning the very existence of queer people & their allies is unprecedented. The hostility this bill displays toward LGBTQ Ghanaians will put lives & livelihoods at risk”. David Stacy, HRC Vice President of Government Affairs concluded, “We are outraged to hear about the Ghanaian Parliament’s passage of the so-called ‘Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights &Ghanaian Family Values Act’ – a cruel bill that violates the fundamental rights of LGBTQI+ people & allies throughout Ghana. Every single lawmaker who voted to pass this bill is wrongly using their power to strip away the basic humanity of the people they are supposed to represent. We stand with our partners in Ghana during this harrowing time & we urge the Government of Ghana to reverse course on this bill that undermines human rights. We call on the international community to stand up for the rights of all LGBTQI+ people.” Just another wake-up call how crucial our upcoming presidential election is in this country to uphold the rights & dignity of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. 
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Melodies For A Movement Event (AUDIO)

This week I talked with singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway about her performance with the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) on March 16th at Jordan Hall in Boston, MA. The concert entitled "Melodies for a Movement" highlights the "Tyler’s Suite" that sheds light on the devastating impact of cyber-harassment & bullying that our LGBTQ youth continue to face. Tyler Clementi was the accomplished violinist who took his life in 2010 after being cyber-bullied by his Rutgers roommate for being gay. The "Tyler’s Suite" was created under the leadership of Composer Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin) & explores the voices & experiences of Tyler & his family through the music of 11 of today’s top composers including Ann Hampton Callaway. This powerful performance will feature a suite in 9 movements for chorus with a solo violin performance dedicated to the memory of Tyler Clementi. "Melodies for a Movement" also features a cabaret set by Callaway one of America's most gifted & prolific artists. Through the stirring composition of the "Tyler’s Suite" & the mesmerizing performance by Callaway this fabulous concert event will evoke empathy, foster understanding & promote acceptance. Especially in these difficult times with over 600 anti LGBTQ bills in states across the country, women's rights continue to be on the chopping block, antisemitism & hate crimes on the rise all as we head toward the 2024 presidential election. "Melodies for a Movement" honors Tyler Clementi's memory while igniting the flame of positive change to build a world where every individual is cherished for exactly who they are. I talked to Ann about what she hopes to accomplish with her music & her spin on our LGBTQ issues. LISTEN  
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LGBTQ Task Force Winter Party Honors

The National LGBTQ Task Force will honor SAVE Executive Director Todd Delmay & Equality Florida Board Co-Chair Jeff Delmay at the 2024 Winter Party Festival’s VIP Cocktail Reception in Miami Beach on March 1st. The Delmays have been at the forefront of the Florida LGBTQ civil rights movement & represent the union of two of Florida’s most influential activist organizations. Kierra Johnson, National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director stated, "The Delmays are pioneers in the local and national LGBTQ+ community for their work fighting for marriage equality. This election year, our hard won rights & frankly those yet realized are at stake. As we work to Queer the Vote, we couldn’t imagine two better people to recognize. They truly are unrelenting advocates & pillars of our Miami community who continue, despite all odds, to pursue an equitable world for queer people in Florida and nationwide.” Todd Delmay concluded, “We are humbled to be honored not just as a couple, but as representatives of two of Florida's most successful organizations in the fight for full LGBTQ+ equality & we're excited the honor will be part of the celebration of love for the community that Winter Party represents. More than ever, our fight depends on our efforts to stand strong together in the face of hate.” The Winter Party Festival is an annual dance & music festival featuring a week-long series of events benefiting both local and national LGBTQ+ organizations. The VIP Cocktail Reception is a ticketed event & serves as the Task Force’s kick-off party to a week-long series of events inspiring the community to “Queer the Vote'' this crucial election year. 
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Justice For Transgender Murder Victim

The first trial under the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act for violence against a transgender person has resulted in a guilty verdict. Daqua Lameek Ritter was found guilty of a Hate Crime for murdering Dime Doe a transgender woman in South Carolina because of her gender identity. After a four-day trial in a federal hate crime case a jury found the South Carolina man guilty of all charges in the indictment which included one hate crime count, one federal firearms count & one obstruction count. Benjamin C. Mizer Acting Associate Attorney General stated, “Acts of violence against LGBTQI+ people, including transgender women of color like Dime Doe, are on the rise & have no place in our society. The Justice Department takes seriously all bias-motivated acts of violence & will not hesitate to hold accountable those who commit them. No one should have to live in fear of deadly violence because of who they are.” Kristen Clarke Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division concluded, “A unanimous jury has found the defendant guilty for the heinous & tragic murder of Dime Doe, a Black transgender woman. The jury’s verdict sends a clear message: Black trans lives matter, bias-motivated violence will not be tolerated & perpetrators of hate crimes will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We want the Black trans community to know that you are seen & heard, that we stand with the LGBTQI+ community & that we will use every tool available to seek justice for victims & their families.” 
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Transgender Ban Heads To Florida House

Florida’s Trans Erasure Bill (HB 1639) imposes sweeping mandates on private insurance companies & bans transgender Floridians from accessing accurate driver's licenses & IDs has passed its final committee in the Florida House. Despite bipartisan opposition from lawmakers & thousands of Floridians having spoken out against the harms this sweeping legislation would cause the bill was voted out of committee favorably by a 9 - 15 vote. The bill is now headed to the Florida House floor. Equality Florida stated, “Transgender people exist & always will. This cruel bill weaponizes private insurance companies & state agencies to threaten the safety & inclusion of the transgender community & it exists for the purpose of bullying transgender Floridians out of public life entirely. HB 1639 includes sweeping new anti-LGBTQ government mandates on private insurance carriers in the state that are sure to increase health insurance costs for every Floridian at a time when we are already facing an affordability crisis. The proposal further requires that all healthcare plans offered in the state include coverage for anti-trans “conversion therapy,” a dangerous & debunked practice opposed by the American Medical Association & banned in twenty-two states. The bill also blocks transgender Floridians from obtaining accurate state-issued identification, which denies their legal existence & takes Florida out of compliance with the federal REAL ID Act. Forcing transgender Floridians to out themselves at an airport, in interactions with law enforcement, or when accessing a club or movie theater is a threat to their safety. Lawmakers should end the continued obsession with culture war attacks in service to an agenda of censorship & government control & overreach & instead, focus on solving problems rather than creating new ones that future legislatures will eventually have to clean up.” 
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GLSEN Addresses Nex Benedict Death

Horrendous news out of Oklahoma where a 16-year-old nonbinary Owasso High student died after being assaulted in a school bathroom. The school sent them home bloodied & bruised without notifying police or seeking urgent medical attention which led to their death the following day. GLSEN has found that 75% of trans students feel unsafe at school & we're already dealing with over 300 anti-LGBTQ bills mostly against trans kids filed across the USA in 2024. Melanie Willingham-Jaggers GLSEN Executive Director stated, “The murder of Nex Benedict is devastating. The fact that the mob killing of this child was carried out by other children is a chilling reminder of the influence adults hold over young minds. When adults propagate extremist ideologies & fuel the spread of hate, it's sadly not surprising that hate crimes ensue. We must name the role that individuals and legislation have played in this murder. Nex's life was taken due to anti-trans hatred peddled by Chaya Raichik (Libs of TikTok), bigoted school leaders & extremist state legislators. These adults must be held accountable for their actions & words. Hate speech, especially when enshrined into law as demonstrated by Oklahoma's transphobic bathroom ban, not only empowers children to commit atrocious acts of violence but also desensitizes the adults in their environment, fostering a culture of callousness & disregard for human life. The tragic reality is that the youth who inflicted fatal injuries upon Nex were indoctrinated with hatred, fed lies & instilled with a profound fear of trans individuals. This indoctrination was so potent that they felt justified in carrying out a deadly assault on their peer in a school bathroom.” 
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Diversity Honors 8th Annual Gala Event

The Diversity Honors celebration returns for its eighth year benefiting the Harvey Milk Foundation & The Pride Center at Equality Park on Saturday, March 9th at 7P hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The event recognizes those who are transforming lives by living authentically & advancing inclusiveness. This year the foundation will honor the fabulous, out & proud Emmy, Tony & Grammy Award-winning actor, singer, director, composer, playwright & activist Billy Porter who will receive a Harvey Milk Champion Medal. The foundation will also bestow Harvey Milk Medals to honor music pioneer, multiple Grammy Award-winner & LGBTQ activist Belinda Carlisle & Native American (Seminole/Choctaw) award-winning singer/songwriter, producer & actor Spencer Battiest. Entrepreneur Mark Hunter Seymour will receive The Pride Center at Equality Park Alan Schubert Award as well as Tatiana Williams & the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida will receive Diversity Honors awards. Susan Renneisen, VP of community affairs & special events for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood stated, “Diversity Honors celebrates the vision of Harvey Milk & the dream for a better tomorrow filled with the hope for equality & a world without hate. We are honored to produce this event, in support of the Harvey Milk Foundation & The Pride Center at Equality Park, which recognizes those who are transforming lives by living authentically & advancing inclusiveness. Billy Porter, Belinda Carlisle & Spencer Battiest along with a host of local honorees are well-deserving of this salute for all they do to make the world a more united place for everyone.” Tickets to this fabulous event are $250 per person for the cocktail chic event which includes an open bar, poolside dining & live entertainment. 
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Stonewall National Museum Gala Event

The Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library’s GALA takes place the Venue Ballroom in Wilton Manor, FLA on February 24th from 6P to 10P. The event will be honoring Iconic swimmer Diana Nyad, the star & director of HBO films documentary "The Stroll" Kristen Lovell & Stacy Ritter, president/ceo of Visit Lauderdale. Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library’s (SNMAL) “Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes Gala 2024” at The Venue will raise awareness & funds to support SNMAL’s tireless 50+ year fight to tell the stories of our LGBTQ community ensuring it holds its place in the historic record. This most significant LGBTQ library, archives & museum is a one-of-a-kind institution collecting & sharing powerful stories, hosting dynamic weekly events, launching fact based solutions to real world problems & mobilizing educators who face an ever more difficult time educating students. Robert Kesten, Stonewall National Museum Executive Director stated, “We expect over 500 guests & VIPS to attend this high-energy celebration of inspiring messages, delicious eats, entertainment, open bar, awards & live auction. This Gala is crucial to moving the needle on the ‘battleground’ for human rights.” The Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library is a safe welcoming place that inspires & promotes understanding through collecting, preserving & sharing the proud culture of LGBTQ people of all stories & their significant role in American society. Their Gala on February 24th begins at 6P with a cocktail reception in the Venue’s Epic Ballroom, delicious hors d’oeuvres, open bar & fabulous silent auction. Then at 7P guests will be invited into the Crystal Ballroom for more festivities including dinner with an open bar, entertainment, awards & live auction. For More Info & Tix…
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Creating Change Voguing Event (AUDIO)

I had the pleasure to talk with dancer/actor Jason A. Rodriguez at the 2024 National LGBTQ Task Force Creating Change Conference that took place in New Orleans, LA. Creating Change is the foremost political, leadership & 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 & elements of Vogue. This year’s conference theme was “Queer Power, Action & Joy” & Jason brought 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 3 styles of Voguing. Stretch & precision are key to New Way Vogue allowing the voguers to show off contorted & flexible poses with precision & grace. It’s all accomplished by learning arm controls to show off your control of creating lines, shapes, illusions & face framing movements to the beat of the music in addition to poses, floor work, cat walks, duck walks & 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 showcased professional & novice Voguers on the runway. I talked to Jason about his inspiration to carry on the Voguing tradition & his spin on our LGBTQ issues. LISTEN  
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SAGE Joins Council For Global Equality

SAGE the fabulous org dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ older people announced its membership into the Council for Global Equality (CGE). The Council for Global Equality is a coalition of prominent U.S.-based human rights & LGBTIQ advocacy organizations that together encourage a clear U.S. voice for the human rights of LGBTIQ communities around the world. SAGE is the first CGE member organization focused on LGBTIQ aging that aims to make an impact by elevating the issues LGBTQ elders face globally. Around the world LGBTQ older people suffer widespread violations of their human rights based on their sexual orientation & or gender identity, compounded by the stigma of ageism. Hannah Yore SAGE’s Director of International Programs stated, “The decision to join the Council of Global Equality is a significant milestone for SAGE as we deepen our engagement internationally. We recognize the critical importance of a united front in advocating for human rights & through this partnership, we look forward to moving the conversation about LGBTIQ+ aging forward.” The Council for Global Equality is a coalition of prominent U.S.-based human rights & LGBTQ advocacy organizations that together encourage a clear U.S. voice for the human rights of LGBTQ communities around the world. SAGE is the world’s largest & oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ older people. Founded in 1978 & headquartered in NYC, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services & consumer resources to LGBTQ older people & their caregivers. SAGE also advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ elders, provides education & technical assistance for aging providers and LGBTQ community organizations through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ Aging & cultural competency training through SAGECare.  
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LGBTQ Black Women Leaders & Allies

To celebrate Black History Month 2024 the San Francisco Bay Times & The Academy SF will honor LGBTQ Black women leaders & allies from throughout the Bay Area & Wine Country. The Divas & Drinks: Honoring LGBTQ+ Black Women Leaders & Allies event will take place at The Academy SF at 2166 Market Street in San Francisco, CA on Friday February 23rd from 6P to 10P PST. Featured guests will include National Center for Lesbian Rights Executive Director Imani Rupert-Gordon & San Francisco AIDS Foundation CEO Dr. Tyler TerMeer. The event will honor author, poet & playwright Jewelle Gomez whose latest play opens next month at the New Conservatory Theatre & Theodora Lee of Theopolis Vineyards who is the first Black woman to own a vineyard in Northern California. Guests will also enjoy a new show celebrating Black women composers Tracy Chapman, Alicia Keys & many more produced & performed by Dr. Dee Spencer founder of the jazz studies program at San Francisco State University & a talented composer in her own right & the phenomenal powerhouse singer RenĂ©e Lubin of "Beach Blanket Babylon" fame. The event will be emceed by Donna Sachet & DJ Rockaway will be spinning presented by Olivia Travel. There will be beverages for purchase & limited complimentary bites will be available & well drinks complimentary for Members. Food will also be available for purchase through The Academy. The event is sponsored by The Academy, the San Francisco Bay Times, BacardĂ­, Olivia Travel & San Francisco Federal Credit Union. I talked to Jewelle Gomez in this exclusive podcast in 2018. LISTEN  
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Criminalizing Healthcare Across America

We're barely into the New Year & a new slate of hatred has already been introduced in states across the USA with a terrifying 300 Anti-LGBTQ Bills introduced in 2024. Multiple states have passed bans on abortion & transgender health care & Texas continues to intimidate or otherwise punish physicians or facilities in other states who provide such essential care to their residents. However eleven states including Massachusetts, Connecticut & the District of Columbia have passed health care shield laws to protect providers & patients & ensure their states remain desirable places to practice medicine. In Rhode Island last week legislators introduced the “Health Care Provider Shield Act,” (SB2262/HB7577) to protect Rhode Island’s health care system, doctors & other medical care providers & patients from hostile out-of-state laws that could negatively impact delivery of care in the Ocean State. Sponsored by Senator Dawn Euer & Representative John G. Edward the Health Care Provider Shield Act will ensure that Rhode Island health care providers aren’t penalized under the laws of other states that have banned access to established, standard-of-care reproductive & transgender health care & that patients can continue to receive quality, legal, essential medical care in Rhode Island. Senate Judiciary Chair Euer stated, “The Health Care Provider Shield Act is about protecting established, best-practice medical care that is legal in Rhode Island & ensuring that our local providers & our health care infrastructure aren’t negatively impacted by hostile laws in other states. Politicians in multiple U.S. states are engaging in alarming government overreach, banning access to essential medical care & instituting civil & criminal penalties on providers for practicing medicine in line with the professional standards of care. This bill will ensure that these out-of-state laws aren’t used against health care providers in Rhode Island.” 
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Shanks New Fenway Health Interim CEO

The Fenway Health Board of Directors announced that it has hired its Chief Operating Officer Jordina Shanks as Fenway Health’s Interim CEO when Manny Lopes steps down from the role on March 15th. Scott Walker Fenway Health Board Chair stated, “The Board has every confidence in Jordina’s ability to lead Fenway Health as the search for a permanent CEO continues & making this decision in advance of Manny’s departure ensures a seamless leadership transition. Since joining Fenway Health in 2021, Jordina has expertly overseen operations across clinical & non-clinical areas. She’s directed the implementation of a patient-centered, team-based care model at Fenway Health. She has also led efforts that have improved access to care for our patients & clients & is executing strategies to improve the financial performance of the organization.” Shanks concluded, “I’m inspired every day by the incredible skill & passion that Fenway clinicians & staff in our health centers & public health clinics bring to their work when caring for our patients & clients. I’m equally inspired by the scientists, researchers & educators who are bringing new knowledge to the fields of gender affirming care, HIV treatment & prevention & health equity. I’m incredibly honored to be called to lead & serve Fenway Health in this capacity. We have made much progress coming out of the pandemic & it’s imperative that we continue to build on that momentum as we look to the future in service to LGBTQIA+ people, BIPOC individuals, people living with HIV & other underserved communities.” The Board also announced that it has hired Liliana Silva to serve as Fenway Health’s Interim Chief Operating Officer. 
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Suede Returns To Scullers Jazz Club

Back by popular demand Suede will be performing at Scullers Jazz Club Friday February 16th at 7P with her longtime trio of pianist Freddie Boyle, Rich Hill on bass & Steve Langone on drums. A New York critic once said Suede's like Adele meets Diana Krall meets Bette Midler. Come see why she was Joan Rivers' opening act. Check out this Pop/Jazz/Blues vocalist & multi-instrumentalist who tours nationally & internationally filling the best rooms from Feinstein’s in San Francisco to Birdland in NYC to Blues Alley & The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC & beyond. Suede stated, “Me & my band are really thrilled to be coming back to Scullers this world-renowned club in Boston & to step on that stage we've been on many times. Every time I do step on it I think about the incredible musicians & the Masters of music who have been there before. We've played there many times including recording my DVD there live which was aired on 54 stations to date for PBS fundraising. It's a very cool Club in a very cool City, all housed in the Doubletree Suites Cambridge so people can make a whole long holiday weekend of it & be swooned by us on Friday just after Valentine's Day.” Direct from a national tour & another sold out show at Birdland, Bistro Awards magazine calls her a "masterful entertainer at the peak of her powers." Suede was a most popular headliner on Charter line Olivia Cruises for 3 decades & co-headliner with Melissa Etheridge & Sarah McLachlan on Melissa Etheridge Cruises. So Don't Miss OUT... Scullers Tickets run from $40 to $45. 
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Michael J. O’Loughlin To Head Outreach

The LGBTQ Catholic ministry Outreach has announced that Michael J. O’Loughlin has been appointed the organization’s first executive director. James Martin, S.J., who began Outreach will continue to guide the organization in his new role as founder. Father Martin stated, "Everyone at Outreach is overjoyed. With his years of journalistic experience, his theological background, two books to his credit & his deep knowledge of the LGBTQ community, I can think of absolutely no one better suited for this job. This is the perfect job for Mike & Mike is the perfect person for this job." O’Loughlin will help grow the organization which publishes a news & analysis website & hosts an annual conference for those engaged in LGBTQ ministry. O’Loughlin added, “I have seen firsthand the vibrant faith active in the LGBTQ Catholic community, which provides essential energy in our parishes, schools & nonprofits. I’m looking forward to highlighting these stories & fostering community at Outreach, so that all LGBT Catholics & their families, know that they are both welcome & needed in the church today.” Sam Sawyer, S.J., editor in chief of America Media concluded, “In the two years that Outreach has existed, we’ve already seen a significant outpouring of support & a deep unmet need for its ministry of encounter & welcome to the Catholic LGBTQ community. Mike’s deep involvement with & concern for the life of the church has always been evident in his writing for America & we are excited to see how he will help more people, parishes & organizations across the church connect with the resources & opportunities for dialogue that Outreach offers.” I talked with Father Martin a few years ago on OUTTAKE VOICES™ in this exclusive podcast. LISTEN  
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LGBTQ Centers Org New Board Members

Celebrating its 30th anniversary CenterLink the community of LGBTQ Centers has announced its 2024 Board of Directors & Board Officers. The CenterLink Board of Directors has elected Michelle Kristel, Partner, McCormack+Kristel, as Co-Chair, joining ongoing co-chair Marvin Webb, Executive Director, Nonprofit Financial Commons. Lance Toma, CEO of San Francisco Community Health Center was re-elected Treasurer & Jay Maddock was elected as Board Secretary. Denise Spivak, CEO of CenterLink stated, "We are very excited about the broad representation on CenterLink’s Board of Directors. This roster of seasoned professionals possesses a tremendous amount knowledge, experience & expertise. As we celebrate CenterLink’s 30th anniversary this year & look ahead to the future of our organization, we feel very lucky to have this group of directors charting the path. I look forward to working with the board to advance the work of CenterLink & support our ever-expanding network of LGBTQ Community Centers.” The other continuing members of the CenterLink Board of Directors are Sarah Anderson, Consultant, Campbell & Company; Chris Bartlett, Executive Director, William Way LGBT Community Center; Robert Boo, CEO, Pride Center at Equality Park; Cece Cox, CEO, Resource Center, Dallas; Caroline (Cara) Dessert, Esq., CEO, The San Diego LGBT Community Center; Earl D. Fowlkes, Jr., President/CEO, Center For Black Equity; Phyllis Harris, Executive Director, LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland; Joe Hollendoner, MSW, CEO, Los Angeles LGBT Center & Tandra R. LaGrone, CEO, In Our Own Voices; Paul Moore, Executive Director, David Bohnett Foundation; Stacie Walls, CEO, LGBT Life Center. Since 1994, CenterLink has strengthens, supported & connected LGBTQ community centers. The org now serves over 350 LGBTQ community-based organizations nationwide & internationally.
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LGBTQ Task Force Miami Winter Party

The National LGBTQ Task Force’s Winter Party Festival 2024 returns to Miami Beach for its 31st anniversary celebration from February 28th to March 5th. Winter Party is an annual dance & music festival featuring a week-long series of events benefiting both local & national LGBTQ+ organizations. This year’s festival features a diverse mix of music, community programming & entertainment. The Winter Party Festival brings in over 10,000 attendees annually & hosts 14 events across nine exhilarating world-class Miami & Miami Beach venues. Guests will be treated to upbeat tunes from 17 international DJs including Calagna, Deanne, Sagi Kariv & more. Winter Party passes are now available. Since 1994 Winter Party has provided a safe haven for our LGBTQ & allied communities to celebrate & live freely. The National LGBTQ Task Force donates a significant portion of the proceeds raised at Winter Party & its sister event the National LGBTQ Task Force Gala to like-minded community advocacy groups in South Florida through the LGBTQ+ Equity Fund, a philanthropic collaboration between the Task Force, Our Fund & The Miami Foundation. The Task Force has given back more than $3.6 million & supported over 100 community organizations in South Florida since 2005 & will directly fund social justice causes locally & nationally. Winter Party brings nearly $4.2M in revenue to Miami, supporting over 800 local jobs in hospitality, food & beverage, retail, recreation & entertainment. Guests are encouraged to reserve tickets to this year’s fabulous events all designed to capture the energetic spirit that is Winter Party. 
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