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Netflix Backs Chappelle Despite Criticism Over Trans Remarks
A top Netflix executive says Dave Chappelle’s special “The Closer” doesn’t cross “the line on hate” and will remain on the streaming service.
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Racial Diversity Grows Among LGBTQ Film Characters, Study Finds
The year 2020 saw welcome growth in racial diversity of LBGTQ characters in films released by major studios, according to a new study by the advocacy group GLAAD.
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What Does It Mean to Be Nonbinary?
Demi Lovato recently came out as nonbinary, meaning their gender identity fits outside of the male-female binary. But not everyone fully understands this relatively new term, says Mary Emily O’Hara of GLAAD.
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GLAAD Media Awards Presenters Support Transgender Athletes
“The Boys in the Band” and “Star Trek: Discovery” were among the winners at the 32nd GLAAD Media Awards
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Today Is International Transgender Day of Visibility
Wednesday is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender people are already protected against discrimination when it comes to employment, housing and education in Connecticut, but some may still face discrimination or bias when it comes to language.
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Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility
Wednesday is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender people are already protected against discrimination when it comes to employment, housing and education in Connecticut, but some may still face discrimination or bias when it comes to language. GLAAD has a full list of terms to avoid that include: Instead of referring to a “sex change” or saying “pre-operative or post-op,”…
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‘Glee' Cast to Reunite as Part of Annual GLAAD Media Awards
The cast will do a special tribute to the legacy of the late Naya Rivera’s character Santana Lopez.
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Democratic Wins in Georgia Would Mean a ‘New Dawn' for LGBTQ Americans, Says GLAAD CEO
With the projected election of Democrat Raphael Warnock to the U.S. Senate for Georgia, LGBTQ advocates are hopeful about the fate of a bill called the Equality Act that aims to protect its community against discrimination. Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD’s president and CEO, joined LX News to explain why Georgia’s U.S. Senate elections will decide the future of federal protections...
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GLAAD CEO Tells Voters to Look at ‘the Records, not the Rhetoric' of Candidates on LGBTQ Rights
GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate said “everything is on the ballot” for LGBTQ Americans on Election Day, including the fate of gay marriage, and advised voters to look at the candidates’ records on gay rights when they make their choice for president.
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How to Watch GLAAD's ‘Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone' Livestream
GLAAD is lending a hand to coronavirus relief efforts with a star-studded special of its own, “Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone.”
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Study Finds LGBTQ Characters Hit Record High on Network TV
“Pose” and “Batwoman” are among the shows contributing to a surge in LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television, according to a new study by the advocacy group GLAAD.
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'Bachelor' Franchise Gets First Same-Sex Proposal
With another cohort of attractive people against the backdrop of a picturesque destination, this season of “Bachelor in Paradise” may have started out like any other, but it ended with a history-making proposal. Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty got engaged on the reality dating show’s season six finale, which aired Tuesday night. The two women were the first same-sex couple...
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Kristen Stewart Claims She was Advised to Hide Her Sexuality
Actress Kristen Stewart, who skyrocketed to fame over a decade ago with a starring role in the blockbuster “Twilight” franchise, said she had been advised to stay in the proverbial closet to “preserve” her career. “I have fully been told, ‘If you just like do yourself a favor, and don’t go out holding your girlfriend’s hand in public, you might...
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Taylor Swift Gives Surprise Performance at Stonewall Inn
Taylor Swift is making a “Gorgeous” statement with her latest surprise performance. After dropping her new song, “You Need to Calm Down,” on Friday, the singer made her way over to the historic Stonewall Inn for a surprise performance in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. The mini-concert was very fitting for the new single considering she...
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Taylor Swift Gives Surprise Performance at Stonewall Inn
Taylor Swift is making a “Gorgeous” statement with her latest surprise performance. After dropping her new song, “You Need to Calm Down,” on Friday, the singer made her way over to the historic Stonewall Inn for a surprise performance in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. The mini-concert was very fitting for the new single considering she...
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Swift Calls Out Homophobes on New Song, Announces 7th Album
Taylor Swift’s latest song has a new target: homophobes. Coinciding with the announcement of her seventh album, “Lover,” the pop star on Thursday released a new tune called “You Need to Calm Down,” where she addresses her own haters but also calls out those who attack the LGBTQ community. At one point on the beat-laden track, Swift sings: “And control...
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GLAAD: LGBTQ Representation in Film Up, But Not Across Board
The advocacy organization GLAAD says that LGBTQ representation is up for major studio films released in 2018, but that none included transgender characters.
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Bud Light Releases Rainbow-Inspired Bottles for Pride Month
Bud Light will be releasing special, limited-edition, rainbow-inspired bottles to celebrate World Pride, the beverage manufacturer announced Monday.
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Madonna to be Honored at GLAAD Media Awards
Madonna will be honored at the 30th annual GLAAD Media Awards for a lifetime of accelerating acceptance of the LGBTQ community.
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Kevin Hart Apologizes Again for Decade-Old Homophobic Comments
Kevin Hart apologized again on Monday amid backlash over homophobic comments the comedian made nearly a decade ago. “I will say this, and I want to make this very clear,” Hart said during his SiriusXM show “Straight to the Hart.” “Once again, Kevin Hart apologizes for his remarks that hurt members of the LGBTQ community. I apologize.”