The city of Dallas went purple for GLAAD’s Spirit Day on Thursday with local organizations, newscasts and landmarks participating in the annual event celebrating LGBTQ youth and anti-bullying efforts
For the second year, Downtown Dallas skyscraper Bank of America Plaza shined in purple Thursday, celebrating GLAAD’s Spirit Day. The iconic Texas landmark and tallest building in North Texas shined bright in the Lone Star State and emphasized the importance of LGBTQ support in the South.
Texas, despite support from communities across the state, led the nation last year in a record-breaking year of proposed anti-LGBTQ legislation that would codify discrimination against LGBTQ Texans. In contrast, approximately 140 pro-LGBTQ bills were filed in 2023 by Texas lawmakers to protect and defend LGBTQ Texans. LGBTQ organizations and resource centers in the state like Equality Texas, the Transgender Network of Texas, Pride Frisco and more also provide valuable information and necessities for LGBTQ Texans.
On Dallas Fort Worth’s Telemundo 39, Monica Trasandes spoke with GLAAD Media Award-winning journalist Carlos Zapata about the importance of Spirit Day and anti-bullying efforts in the state of Texas.
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“In Spanish media specifically, LGBTQ youth deserved to be heard and understood,” Jacob Reyes, GLAAD’s Texas-based News & Rapid Response Coordinator said. “As a native Dallasite, it was encouraging to see Monica and Carlos speak about the issues facing both of my communities. Their candid conversation sets a precedent on what we should expect from local and Spanish media.”
Texas Latino Pride, an LGBTQ organization focused on uplifting Latine voices in the community, also went purple in honor of the day’s celebrations.
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“Texas Latino Pride is proud to be part of GLAAD’s annual Spirit Day,” Juan Contreras, Texas Latino Pride President said. “Texans know that now more than ever, we need to come together and fight back against bullies in the classroom and elsewhere.”