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November 13 to 19 marks Transgender Awareness Week. GLAAD is observing the week by highlighting trans people and their contributions to the literary world and beyond. There are few ways better than to learn from and celebrate the diversity of trans identity and experience than reading directly from trans authors themselves who have published […]

[…] life path. Surviving Transphobia is unique in giving us both deeply moving memoirs of transphobia from brave trans pioneers—and their strategies for dealing with it. Far from being a book of tragic endings, each and every chapter of this first rate collection sees transphobia conquered, and lucky us—we get to learn from the best […]

[…] than 30% of non-LGBTQ Americans personally know someone who is transgender. That means accurate, varied, and authentic  representation in news, entertainment, and social media is critical to becoming more familiar with  transgender people and the realities of our lives. Transgender Awareness Week is an annual reminder of transgender people’s contributions to society as family […]

[…] was curated with the intention to help empower the residents of Texas and support the inclusion of Black Trans people and stories in American history.  The week began with a commemorative Opening Ceremony, where a memorial was held for Monica Roberts, a trailblazing transgender journalist who documented and retold the lived stories of the […]

[…] world’s most visible anti-bullying movement inspiring LGBTQ youth, especially transgender and nonbinary youth to live their lives in their truth and authenticity. This year, on Thursday, Octo ber 17th, GLAAD will organize thousands of celebrities, influential voices, news & media outlets, tv & film studios, brands & corporations, landmarks, sports leagues, tech leaders, influencers, […]

On November 25th, Beyoncé dominated Hollywood as she graced the star-studded world premiere of her new concert film,  “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” at the prestigious Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The Renaissance album has received immense love and support from LGBTQ fans across the globe and several LGBTQ celebrities attended the premiere […]

[…] your favorite actress, activist, and comedian, Josie Totah? The GLAAD Media Award winning star hosted a pajama party at the 2023 Vulture Festival, where she and her best friends were set to “spill secrets, play games, and get up to no good!” GLAAD’s Shar Jossell joined Totah at Vulture Festival ahead of her big panel […]

[…] community and make a real difference, is by supporting an organization like GLAAD, that is working to accelerate acceptance for the community. GLAAD is the driving force behind media accountability and increasing visibility and representation of LGBTQ people and stories across all media, from TV and film, to publishing, advertising, journalism, gaming and more. […]