AmpU provides LGBTQ youth with the opportunity to tell their stories, and connect with other young people who are isolating or away from their chosen families at school.

Books and Book Bans

GLAAD & Little Bee Books’ children’s title, Prince & Knight, named 5th most challenged book of the year according to American Library Association’s annual list

April 20, 20207 Mins Read

GLAAD today announced that its children’s book, Prince & Knight, written by Daniel Haack and illustrated by Stevie Lewis, and published in partnership with Little Bee Books, was the 5th most challenged book of 2019, according to the American Library Assocation’s Top 10 Most Challenged Books list published today.

Entertainment

Must-See LGBTQ TV: ‘Will & Grace’ series finale and premiere of ‘We’re Here’

April 19, 20202 Mins Read

Grab the remote, set your DVR or queue up your streaming service of choice! GLAAD is bringing you the LGBTQ highlights on TV this week.

Local and Regional News

Sing & dance: Lift Yourself Up Virtual Dance Party every Saturday

April 17, 20201 Min Read

Craft The Vote is presenting the Lift Yourself Up Virtual Dance Party every Saturday from 4-8pm.

GLAAD releases open letter from over 500 medical professionals urging the FDA to eliminate the ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood

April 16, 20206 Mins Read

On Thursday, GLAAD released an open letter penned by over 500 medical professionals responding to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) revised recommendations on gay and bisexual men, and other LGBTQ people, from donating blood by reducing the deferral period from 12 months to 3 months.

Entertainment

The GLAAD Wrap: Trailers for ‘Circus of Books,’ ‘Hightown,’ and ‘Bit;’ new music from Sam Smith & Demi Lovato, Keiynan Lonsdale, Indigo Girls, and more!

April 16, 20205 Mins Read

The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.