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[…] MPV cases as of September 28, diagnoses are on the decline nationally, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health officials attribute vaccinations and behavioral changes among gay and bisexual men to declining cases. While attendees will be able to receive the MPV vaccine at the 12th Street entrance inside Atlanta’s […]

[…] urge voters to show up to the polls to protect all families in “Marriage Threat,” a new 30-second PSA from GLAAD in collaboration with Family Equality. The ad premieres Octo ber 12 with a digital and broadcast media buy that stretches nationwide.  View/embed the ad: https://youtu.be/BaaQRtzk2DI “When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, we both looked at […]

[…] He has served as the inspirational hype man on the Queer Eye revival on Netflix and also appeared on Dancing with the Stars – and GLAAD has been on this journey with him. Now, Brown is using his people skills and charisma on his new talk show Karamo. It only makes sense that Brown […]

Spirit Day goes well beyond the United States. Spirit Day was actually started by a high school student in Canada who used the purple from the pride flag, which represents spirit, to shine a light on anti-bullying efforts and the crucial role that supportive friends and family play in a LGBTQ youth’s life. Since then, […]

[…] to send a message of pride, acceptance, and encouragement for LGBTQ youth in the U.S. and abroad. The United Church of Christ, the Religious Exemption Accountability Project, Beth Chayim Chadashim, Q Christian Fellowship, Azariah Southworth, and Keshet went purple on their social media accounts by reposting GLAAD graphics. Here are some of the other […]

The Emmy and GLAAD Media Award winning series We’re Here is back and better than ever. Starting November 25th, drag superstars Eureka O’Hara, Bob The Drag Queen, and Shangela are recruiting diverse groups of local residents from throughout the country to share their stories, increase awareness, and promote acceptance through one-night-only drag shows. In an […]

[…] of difficult themes and conversations, including misogyny, institutionalized homophobia, and periods of “don’t ask, don’t tell” military policy, one of its central conflicts lies in the relationship between Ellis French and his mother, Inez (Gabrielle Union).  Early on, The Inspection makes clear that Inez and Ellis’ mother-son relationship is tenuous partly because Inez is intolerant and […]

[…] issues. This year, GLAAD shared new data created in partnership with the Edelman Trust Institute which reveals strong support for businesses that publicly align themselves with and speak out on behalf of the LGBTQ community. According to the study, 53% of Americans expect CEOs to inform and shape conversations and policy debates about LGBTQ rights. Also during Accenture’s […]