Search Results: transgender people (1585)

[…] violence off-screen, and then are met with friendship by the respective protagonists. In France’s period piece Slack Bay, it is revealed that the character of Billie is transgender when her boyfriend discovers her genitalia and then violently beats her. This repeated portrayal of trans women as tricking men does not exist in a vacuum […]

[…] to reach in the future. To pass the Vito Russo Test, the following must be true: The film contains a character that is identifiably lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer. That character must not be solely or predominantly defined by their sexual orientation or gender identity (i.e. they are comprised of the same sort […]

[…] now to read more. Of the 857 regular characters expected to appear on broadcast scripted primetime programming this season, 75 (8.8%) were identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer. This is the highest percentage GLAAD has found in the fourteen years this report has counted all broadcast series regulars. There were an additional 38 […]

[…] GLAAD Media Award nominated film The True Adventures of Wolfboy, a story about a teenage boy with wolf-like qualities who runs away from home and befriends a transgender girl who dreams of being a singer. Written by trans screenwriter Olivia Dufault, the film is the rare transition narrative from a transgender point of view. […]

[…] has been committed to social justice and pro bono work and received the John Wilson Award for outstanding pro bono service while in private practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. As the mom of a young transgender daughter, Samantha devotes her time to local and global work to drive acceptance for the LGBTQ community.

[…] relationships. I need you to be trusting and want my psychiatrist to confirm with the rest of my medical team.” ~ Person Living With HIV (PLWH), Black Transgender Female, 28y, Midwest US “For me I prefer to go to my doctor… it’s part of my routine, the people are nice. I can honestly say […]

[…] the most watched series and films around the world are in Spanish. We love it, but does it love us? On series after series, novela after novela and film after film,  transgender and bisexual characters are nearly nonexistent. Same-sex couples and lesbian or gay people inch toward the spotlight but, still way too often remain on the sidelines, while the real stars […]

[…] the millions that will ‘go purple’ for Spirit Day on October 16 in a stand against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth, GLAAD announced today. Supporters are encouraged to take the Spirit Day pledge at /spiritday ”The Fosters” cast members recorded a video message in support: […]