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 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.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6PM ET | 3PM PT
Featuring: Mike Brown, John Torrence and Mike Green
Join us at 6PM ET | 3PM PT for a dynamic #GLAADHangout with LGBTQIA+ sports advocates John Torrence (@IamJTruth), Chief Marketing Officer of @uspridebasketball, and Mike Green (@uspridebasketball), retired athlete and Co-Founder of USPBA—hosted by audio storyteller and community builder Mike Brown (@theartoflettinggopodcast).
Together, the trio dives deep into the intersections of queerness and athletics—from navigating identity in sports culture to launching inclusive leagues like USPBA that center pride, purpose, and play.
Whether you’re a baller, a fan, or just curious about how sports can be a vehicle for liberation and belonging, this conversation reminds us that showing up authentically—on and off the court—is a radical act of joy and community.
Join the convo and catch the replay after the live!
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