Search Results: hiv (586)

[…] shows. Burgess has used his platform to speak out about the challenges of growing up LGBTQ in rural America. He has also been an outspoken advocate for HIV and AIDS awareness and testing. He participated in an Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and GLAAD PSA in 2016 to make HIV history. Additionally Burgess donated the […]

[…] to someone who fearlessly works to end the injustices facing marginalized communities. Milano has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ acceptance. She has raised awareness around ending HIV and AIDS, was a vocal supporter of marriage equality and regularly uses social media to amplify the voices of LGBTQ people. Milano also joined GLAAD for […]

[…] and it is only fitting to honor and celebrate our biggest advocate at GLAAD’s biggest event ever,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “From the HIV crisis to international LGBTQ issues, she fearlessly pushes for a world where LGBTQ people are accepted. Her music and art have been life-saving outlets for LGBTQ […]

[…] legendary casting director, who devoted his life to raising awareness in the entertainment industry about the discrimination faced by LGBTQ people as well as people living with HIV. Previous Stephen F. Kolzak honorees include Laverne Cox, Jim Parsons, Wanda Sykes, Troye Sivan, Ruby Rose, Chaz Bono, Stephen Warren, Melissa Etheridge, and Sir Ian McKellen. […]

[…] legendary casting director, who devoted his life to raising awareness in the entertainment industry about the discrimination faced by LGBTQ people as well as people living with HIV. Previous Stephen F. Kolzak honorees include Laverne Cox, Jim Parsons, Wanda Sykes, Troye Sivan, Ruby Rose, Chaz Bono, Stephen Warren, Melissa Etheridge, and Sir Ian McKellen. […]

[…] end discrimination, stigma, and racial disparities to address social determinants of health. The organization is also a grantee of Gilead’s COMPASS Initiative, which works to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Southern United States.    About Equality Florida: Through direct legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation, Equality Florida advocates for immigrants and families […]

[…] four pieces of legislation in 2021 in support of LGBTQ Nevadans related to data collection, promoting LGBTQ-owned businesses, and improving public health efforts for people living with HIV, stating: “Nevada is known as a warm and welcoming place for all– in our State, we celebrate our diversity. I am so grateful to sign legislation […]

[…] not only meant to entertain viewers, but also appear on-screen as forms of education and advocacy, addressing key issues like discrimination, religion, social justice movements, and the HIV/AIDS epidemic.  This commitment to inclusion and equitable representation is especially important as we continue to work towards equitable health outcomes and protections for LGBTQ+ people and […]