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About GLAAD

GLAAD is the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization. GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love.

The GLAAD Media Institute provides training, consultation, and actionable research to develop an army of social justice ambassadors for all marginalized communities to champion acceptance and amplify media impact. Journalists and media interested in speaking to a GLAAD spokesperson, please inquire here.

Those interested in learning more about the GLAAD Media Institute and its services including consultation, research and contextualized education, media and cultural competency training and more, please visit glaad.org/institute.

Acknowledgments

Researcher & Lead Author

Raina Deerwater

Manager, Entertainment Research & Analysis, GLAAD Media Institute

Researcher & Author

Megan Townsend

Senior Director, Entertainment Research & Analysis, GLAAD Media Institute

Researcher & Author

Amanda Hurwitz

Associate, Entertainment Research & Analysis, GLAAD Media Institute

Contributor

Nick Adams

Vice President, GLAAD Media Institute

Contributor

Gabe Gonzáles

Consultant, GLAAD Media Institute

Contributor

Alex Schmider

Senior Director of Transgender Representation, GLAAD Media Institute

Contributor

Monica Trasandes

Senior Director of Spanish Language & Latine Representation, GLAAD Media Institute

Contributor

DaShawn Usher

Senior Director, Communities of Color & Media, GLAAD Media Institute

Editor

Adam Weinreb

Consultant, GLAAD Media Institute

Layout and Design

Margaret Gallagher

 
Special Thanks:

Jada Bethea, Alexander Cammy, Brendan Davis, Isa Fernández, Rich Ferraro, Melanie Litwin, Tristan Marra, Tony Morrison, Gwendolyn Pointer, Anthony Allen Ramos, Crystal Stratford, Kayla Thompson, Julian J. Walker

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