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
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6PM ET | 3PM PT
Featuring: Braxton T. Fleming and Dani LaLonders
Join us at 6PM ET | 3PM PT for a special #GLAADHangout with entrepreneur and advocate Braxton T. Fleming (@sire.brax) and special guest, game developer Dani LaLonders (@dani.lmao)!
Braxton, founder of Stealth Bros & Co., has revolutionized medical storage while using his platform to uplift underrepresented communities. Dani, a Chicago-based producer, game developer, and narrative designer, is celebrated for her groundbreaking work on indie hits like ValiDate and Spirit Swap.
They’ll dive into the power of representation, innovation, and the impact of authenticity in gaming and entrepreneurship—exploring how their work is reshaping industries and creating space for marginalized voices.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation!
Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6PM ET | 3PM PT
Featuring: Twiggy Pucci Garcon with Special Guest George M. Johnson
Join us at 6PM ET | 3PM PT for a exciting #GLAADHangout with talk show host, media correspondent, and HIV advocate Twiggy Pucci Garçon (@simplytwiggy) and special guest, award-winning author and activist George M. Johnson (@iamgmjohnson)!
Twiggy and George will be diving into the power of Black queer storytelling, advocacy, and media representation—exploring how their lived experiences have shaped their work in literature, film, and movement-building. They’ll discuss the impact of HIV on Black LGBTQ+ communities, the fight against book censorship, and how visibility in entertainment can drive real social change.
From George’s bestselling memoir All Boys Aren’t Blue, which has challenged and inspired audiences nationwide, to Twiggy’s groundbreaking work in ballroom culture, documentary filmmaking, and cultural organizing, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
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