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Karamo, Jai Rodriguez & stars dazzled the 2024 National LGBTQ Task Force Gala

This year's event also featured queer icons from American Idol, RuPaul's Drag Race, and Real Housewives of Miami.

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Nov 01, 2024

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The stars were out for this year's National LGBTQ Task Force!

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Hosted by actor, TV host, and Broadway star Jai Rodriguez, the 2024 National LGBTQ Task Force Gala was a night to remember!

The event, which featured appearances from several LGBTQ+ stars and allies, honored Queer Eye star Karamo with the National Leadership Award and featured performances from Ginger Minj (RuPaul's Drag Race) and Frenchie Davis (American Idol). Moreover, the gala raised funds for the National LGBTQ Task Force's "Queer the Vote" campaign, which aims to build grassroots movements in support of democracy and LGBTQ+ rights.

The Real Housewives of Miami cast members such as Julia Lemigova, Marysol Patton, Lisa Hochstein, Stephanie Sojaee, Kiki Barth, and Adriana De Moura were in attendance. The gala also honored Roger Thomson (a former Task Force Board Co-Chair) and Jim Tyrrell (SAVE advocate) with the Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award.

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Christina Acosta for National LGBTQ Task Force

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Jhonny Leon for National LGBTQ Task Force

photo gallery NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE GALA HONORING KARAMO

Jhonny Leon for National LGBTQ Task Force

photo gallery NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE GALA HONORING KARAMO

Lee Le for National LGBTQ Task Force

photo gallery NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE GALA HONORING KARAMO

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photo gallery NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE GALA HONORING KARAMO

Jhonny Leon for National LGBTQ Task Force

photo gallery NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE GALA HONORING KARAMO

Lee Le for National LGBTQ Task Force

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photo gallery NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE GALA HONORING KARAMO

Jhonny Leon for National LGBTQ Task Force

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Christina Acosta for National LGBTQ Task Force

photo gallery NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE GALA HONORING KARAMO

Jhonny Leon for National LGBTQ Task Force

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Christina Acosta for National LGBTQ Task Force

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Jhonny Leon for National LGBTQ Task Force

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