GLAAD Hangouts
Join us for transformative conversations surrounding culture and community.
When the world went online and in-home in the spring of 2020, GLAAD launched #GLAADHangouts to take our celebrity interviews off red carpets and into the homes of hundreds of thousands of supporters worldwide. As an ongoing production of Instagram Live conversations, the #GLAADHangouts series consists of thought-provoking and impactful dialogues between GLAAD and notable guests, influencers, and community leaders who are working to create greater LGBTQ representation and accelerate LGBTQ acceptance.
During a time when the digital content market is more saturated than ever, the #GLAADHangouts series stands out and continues to expand its brand recognition. #GLAADHangouts is an opportunity to continue to garner support for the LGBTQ community and connect to our diverse and inclusive community of 418K+ Instagram followers.
Upcoming and Recent
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 12PM ET | 9AM PT
Featuring: Shiko Njoroge, Chris Muriithi and Akudo Oguaghamba
Join us at 12PM ET | 9AM PT for a dynamic #GLAADHangout with influential African queer leaders Chris Muriithi (@chrismurithi), activist and founder of @boldnetworkafrica, and Akudo Oguaghamba (@dusty_007), visionary feminist activist and founder of the WHER Initiative—hosted by Kenyan-American multi-hyphenate creative and GLAAD’s Communities of Color & Media Associate Shiko Njoroge (@shikoeverafter_).
This conversation will explore the realities of being Queer and African in an era of digital surveillance and rising hostility. From the emotional toll of advocacy to building alternative futures rooted in joy and care, Chris and Akudo offer wisdom, vision, and resilience.
Together, Shiko, Chris, and Akudo remind us that the global queer movement has so much to learn from African activists—about courage, community, and what it truly means to be bold.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6PM ET | 3PM PT
Featuring: Tymia Ballard and Destiny Pearson
Join us at 6PM ET | 3PM PT for a dynamic #GLAADHangout with public health advocate and Associate Manager at The Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements within NMAC (@nmachiv), Destiny Pearson (@little_mspublichealth), hosted by Tymia Ballard (@tymia.db), model, community organizer and Junior Associate of GLAAD’s Communities of Color and Media team.
This IG Live highlights Destiny’s work leading the PrEP for Me campaign, a movement designed to reframe HIV prevention as a form of self-love, healing, and empowerment for Black and Latina women.
Together, they’ll unpack how joy, education, and digital organizing can shift narratives and make space for health equity, representation, and visibility.
Tap in to learn more, laugh more, and leave inspired.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6PM ET | 3PM PT
Featuring: Mike Brown, Erby Beauvil, Roger Omeus Jr. and Kenyon L. O’Brien
Join us at 6PM ET | 3PM PT for a dynamic #GLAADHangout with filmmaker and actor Erby Beauvil (@the_erbybeauvil), visionary writer-director Roger Omeus Jr. (@omepro_tv), and actor-poet Kenyon L. O’Brien (@kenyonlobrien)—hosted by audio storyteller and community builder Mike Brown (@theartoflettinggopodcast).
This candid conversation explores the power of Black queer storytelling, the legacy of Talks With Myself, and the importance of visibility both on and off the screen. It’s a celebration of creativity, identity, and community—just days before the Season 6 screening at @theclairidge in Montclair, NJ August 14th!
Together, Mike, Erby, Roger, and Kenyon remind us that honest storytelling is a radical act of healing and joy.
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