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[…] said in her acceptance speech. “One day it will not be unusual or groundbreaking, it will just be normal.” She ended her speech in tribute, “To the spirit of Ma Rainey.” Ma Rainey, played by Viola Davis, was a queer woman and is depicted as such in the film.  Chloé Zhao, a director who was […]

[…] for live-streaming GLAAD events or hosting GLAAD campaigns, including the 100 Days of Action campaign leading up to the 2020 election, the Black Queer Town Hall, GLAAD’s annual Spirit Day, and GLAAD’s “Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone” livestream event highlighting the LGBTQ response to COVID-19. ### About GLAAD: GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. […]

[…] June, the SKITTLES brand supports GLAAD throughout the year with a focus on moments that shine a spotlight on visibility, including the annual GLAAD Media Awards and Spirit Day.  “GLAAD is proud to continue our ongoing partnership with SKITTLES in its efforts to celebrate, support, and increase visibility for the LGBTQ+ community,” said John McCourt, […]

[…] With lyrics like “Speak up, stand out, wake up” and “take the walls down, break the ceiling,” this song is sure to get you in the Pride spirit! Rodriguez performed this hit live at Los Angeles Pride on June 12th alongside huge names in music like Christina Aguilera and Anita. She has teased that […]

[…] “Now is the time for us all to fight together. If we don’t fight together, we’ll die together,” said Janis Stacy, who is a trans-identified Native Two Spirit. “Even before this SCOTUS decision, trans people have been denied life saving medical treatments for years. We were told that we aren’t full people. These are […]

[…] (the color that symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag) or go purple online in a united stand against bullying and show of support for LGBTQ youth. Since the inaugural Spirit Day in 2010, GLAAD organizes hundreds of celebrities, media outlets, brands, landmarks, sports leagues, tech leaders, influencers, faith groups, school districts, organizations, colleges and universities in what […]

[…] LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend. 1.) Being Thunder, a documentary focused on Two Spirit genderqueer indigenous teenager Sherenté Harris, is out today! The documentary follows Sherenté, who is from Rhode Island’s Narragansett tribe, as they perform traditional dance in competitions […]

[…] her path to the life and how it changed her ability to give and receive love. We spoke for hours at the party. I really felt her spirit. She was a sweet, kind woman who had to wear a tough exterior to protect herself in a wildly risky world. I assured her that her […]