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Each June, GLAAD joins the nationwide celebrations of LGBTQI+ Pride Month. In 2019, we’re partnering with The Ally Coalition’s Feel The Pride to take our bold commitment to being relentlessly ourselves to the next level as the United States hosts World Pride in New York City.

LGBTQ People and Sports *This section was created as a collaboration between GLAAD, Athlete Ally, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and the Inclusion Playbook In recent years, we’ve seen increased media coverage at the intersection of athletics and LGBTQ equality. The coming out of prominent athletes including U.S. Olympic and professional soccer star […]

[…] October 21, 2020 – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced its election-season partnership with Demi Lovato, Halle Berry and Adam Rippon to send voice messages to LGBTQ voters and allies in battleground states of Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania about early voting, voting deadlines, and […]

[…] we have to go to create a world where we *all* feel safe to be our authentic selves.  Every human being has inherent dignity, and I’ll always be an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. Tweets 3/27/2022: As a pastor, I deeply believe in the sacred worth of all human beings, which is why I’ll always fight […]

[…] the the powerful and life-saving impact everyday people can have on LGBTQ youth by supporting days like #SpiritDay. GLAAD’s inaugural Spirit Day Index found that the majority of Americans believe Spirit Day is important for LGBTQ Youth and want to take actions of allyship for the LGBTQ Community.   View this post on Instagram   A […]

[…] Seth Marks, GLAAD’s Anthony Allen Ramos, Alex Schmider, and Scott Turner Schofield were joined by Fire Island star and “Las Culturistas” icon Matt Rogers, actor, host and “King of Gay Christmas” Jonathan Bennett, Jaymes Vaughan from The Real Friends of WeHo, writer/director Ally Pankiw, producer Samantha Curley, and journalists Tre’vell Anderson, Zach Stafford, and Fran Tirado, among others. Both Fire Island and Rogers’ podcast “Las […]

[…] Transgender Issues Learn about the work GLAAD does everyday to ensure transgender people are treated fairly in the media. Tips for Allies Learn more about how to be an ally to transgender people Report Defamation If you see defamation of transgender people in the media, we encourage you to report it now. Transgender Resources Check out a list of resources for transgender people and their allies.   According to a recent Pew poll, nearly 90% of Americans say they personally know someone who is lesbian, gay, or bisexual. However, multiple polls show that approximately 20% of Americans say they personally know someone who is transgender. Given this reality, most Americans learn about transgender people through the media. So when the media talks about transgender issues – it is imperative that they get it right. GLAAD’s staff, which has included transgender people for over 20 years, is committed to working with the media to fairly and accurately tell the stories of transgender lives. GLAAD works with national news outlets, TV networks, film studios and Spanish-language media to include real stories about transgender people. GLAAD also works closely with transgender people and transgender advocacy groups to raise awareness about transgender issues. GLAAD provides free trainings to empower transgender people to share their stories in the media. In 2018, GLAAD and 5050×2020, a strategic initiative within TIME’S UP advocating for increased inclusion of women, people of color, and LGBTQ people in media, released an open letter in Variety urging the entertainment industry to prioritize telling transgender stories, include trans creators in the creative process, and cast trans roles more authentically.  More than 45 production companies, talent agencies, and advocacy organizations, including Ryan Murphy Productions, SAG AFTRA, ACLU, Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Alliance, Shondaland, Norman Lear’s Act III Productions, Apatow Productions, Bad Robot, Berlanti Productions, Casting Society of America, CAA, ICM, UTA, WME, Women In Film, Color Of Change and many more, signed the open letter. The letter also encouraged content creators in Hollywood to read TRANSform Hollywood, a resource guide for the entertainment industry, created by GLAAD and 5050by2020, offering tips and best practices for collaborating with trans storytellers and fostering a more trans-inclusive production environment. GLAAD also worked with Netflix to create a campaign, #FirstTimeISawMe. Check out the videos with Jamie Clayton, Elliot Fletcher, Jazz Jennings, Laura Jane Grace, Meredith Talusan, Tiq Milan, and GLAAD’s Nick Adams; then read other trans people’s stories of when they really saw themselves reflected on-screen. If you would like to contact us about how to create more authentic transgender characters in films and TV, or for resources on how to create accurate news stories, contact us at trans@glaad.org. Want to learn more about what it means to be transgender? Check out our Transgender Frequently Asked Questions. Other Resources:   Fact Sheet: Reporter Guide to Covering Transgender People, Topics, and Legislation Fact Sheet: Reporter Guide for Accurately Covering Today’s U.S. House Subcommittee Hearing on Transgender Health Care Fact Sheet: Evidence Based Healthcare for Transgender People and Youth Media Fact Sheet: Healthcare for Transgender People Medical Association Statements in Support of Health Care for Transgender People and Youth Recent Stories WATCH: “The Traitors’” LGBTQ Cast Members Peppermint and Parvati Shallow Talk About Bringing Representation to the Show: “We deserve a seat at the table.” January 25, 2024 WATCH: “The Traitor’s” Share Love and Support for Peppermint After Shocking Elimination January 25, 2024 Wisconsin Activists Say Significant Barriers Remain on Access to LGBTQ Community, Resources, Healthcare January 24, 2024 Joy Reid Sheds Light on Moms for Liberty’s Book-Banning Efforts January 23, 2024 GLAAD Hosts Fireside Chats Spotlighting Transgender Storytellers at Sundance Film Festival January 23, 2024 GLAAD Co-Hosts “Cheers, Queers” Panel Discussion with Alok Vaid-Menon, Alex Hedison, Natalie Jasmine Harris, & more at Sundance Film Festival January 23, 2024 1 2 3 … 40 Next View all transgender articles and resources >>> WATCH: “The Traitors’” LGBTQ Cast Members Peppermint and Parvati Shallow Talk About Bringing Representation to the Show: “We deserve a seat at the table.” WATCH: “The Traitor’s” […]

[…] of Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. GLAAD had the opportunity to talk to Lopez about her obsession with Drag Race and what it means to be an ally to the LGBTQ community. What is your connection to RuPaul’s Drag Race?  I’m a SUPER FAN. I’ve been watching Drag Race for the last 10 years. […]