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[…] Day concert in Las Vegas   #SpiritDay trends worldwide on Twitter; Snapchat and Target unveil Spirit Day filters NEW YORK, NY – GLAAD, the world’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today showcased the participants for Spirit Day 2015. Each year, GLAAD organizes hundreds of celebrities, media outlets, brands, landmarks, sports leagues, faith groups, […]

[…] same rights as everybody else.’ Further, many Americans are unconcerned by or unaware of LGBT issues. Over a quarter (27%) of non-LGBT Americans say that violence against transgender people is not a serious problem. This, despite the fact that at least 21 transgender women, mostly women of color, were murdered in the U.S. in 2015. […]

[…] and other marginalized groups, just as the award’s namesake Ari Getty has done,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD President and CEO. “Whether protesting the proposed ban on transgender people in the military or advocating for gender equality in Hollywood, Milano not only raises her voice, but leads actions that create substantive and lasting change.” Iconic […]

[…] videos via Instagram and Twitter of other GLAAD Campus Ambassadors reading their own suggested questions for Justice Kavanaugh including “Do you believe doctors have a right to deny medical services to transgender patients,” and “Do you think an employer should be able to fire one of their employees just because they identify as LGBTQ?” Judge Kavanaugh’s Anti-LGBTQ Record […]

[…] from “Pose,” Samantha Bee, and Don Lemon join list of special guests to honor LGBTQ-inclusive media images New York, NY – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that it will honor Emmy Award-winning host, producer, and author Andy Cohen with the Vito Russo Award at […]

[…] Gilman to perform the National Anthem at the event on Friday, Sept. 20 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 16, 2019 – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that transgender activist and actor Angelica Ross will host the national 2020 Presidential Candidate Forum on LGBTQ Issues […]

[…] time    **Visit www.glaad.org/summit to register and participate in the event** New York, NY – Monday, February 22, 2021 – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced the agenda for its first HIV Stigma and Faith Summit. The three-day virtual event will train and educate […]

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, along with Athlete Ally, a national nonprofit working to elevate and advocate for LGBTQ athletes, and OutChina, are releasing a “Guide to Covering LGBTQ Athletes at the 2022 Olympics and Paralympics” as a resource to journalists and media professionals. The […]