Search Results: transgender (1971)

[…] of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. each year, with Black and Latine gay and bi men disproportionately impacted. The CDC also estimates that over 14% of transgender women are living with HIV. Today, PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by 99%. And treating HIV can suppress the virus to the […]

[…] The movie Uglies, based on the popular young-adult book series, will feature trans actress Laverne Cox, although it is not clear whether or not her character is transgender. Netflix is also releasing another film in its Fear Street series, titled Fear Street: Prom Queen. This series has historically been rich with LGBTQ characters, and […]

[…] finish line. For a film 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 […]

[…] that met our criteria from the above distributors in the 2023 calendar year was 256. Each film was researched and reviewed for inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) characters. The total number of LGBTQ characters was recorded for each film, as well as those characters’ screen time, race/ethnicity, disability status, sexual […]

[…] inclusive LGBTQ representation and storytelling in film.  This year’s study found film distributors included in the study with low grades, overall LGBTQ inclusion down, including ‘alarmingly low’ transgender representation. LGBTQ lead characters saw an increase along with LGBTQ characters of color, according to the study.  GLAAD presented these findings in person with industry leaders […]

[…] Fighting Injustice, Color Of Change, Family Equality, GLAAD, GLSEN, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), NAACP, National Action Network, National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), National Organization for Women, National Partnership for Women & Families, National Urban League, National Women’s Law Center, PFLAG National, SAGE, UnidosUS. The full letter […]

[…] political and cultural conversations of the community through award-winning journalism, compelling photography and video, and vital commentary, The Advocate defines what it is to be gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender today. Since 1967, audiences and brands trust The Advocate to deliver critical and timely information and reporting on business, politics, arts and entertainment, family life, health, and more. […]

[…] as Emulsify and Milan discuss their work and experiences as an illustrator and designer as well as the importance of creating community spaces like @arrebatoqueer, which centers transgender and gender non-conforming black and brown womxn and femmes. Watch Now 4/21/22 – Tune in as Major and Dr. Hockaday discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has […]