Consulting and Training
Leading the conversation. Shaping the media narrative. Changing the culture. That’s how GLAAD accelerates acceptance for LGBTQ people.
Fueled by the generosity of our donors and supporters like you, the GLAAD Media Institute (GMI) drives GLAAD’s consulting, training, and education efforts, equipping media professionals, corporations, and advocacy groups with the tools to tell authentic LGBTQ stories and foster inclusivity. Through expert guidance, hands-on training, and tailored resources, the GMI helps shape fair and accurate representation across entertainment industries.
Programs
GLAAD Media Institute
GLAAD Media Institute
The GLAAD Media Institute enables people to build the core skills and techniques that effectuate positive cultural change. This is accomplished through three pillars: training, consulting, research.
Learn More Communities of Color & Media
Communities of Color & Media
Read related articles and learn about our work surrounding issues impacting LGBTQ communities of color.
Learn More Transgender Media
Transgender Media
GLAAD's Transgender Media program works with entertainment, news, and digital media to tell authentic stories from the transgender community, increasing visibility of and accelerating acceptance for trans people everywhere.
Read More Medios Latinos y en Español
Medios Latinos y en Español
The Spanish-Language and Latine Media program works across entertainment and news media to increase the quantity and quality of LGBTQ representation.
Read More HIV Stigma & Resources
HIV Stigma & Resources
Find resources, guidelines for cultivating fair and accurate reporting and sharing of experiences related to HIV, treatment & care, and of people living with undetectable HIV.
Learn More Gaming
Gaming
We work with the video game industry to provide consulting, education, and resources that make LGBTQ characters more authentic.
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