GLAAD to Receive Governors Award at Emmys Ceremony
GLAAD "has had a culture-changing impact," says Television Academy President Frank Scherma.
November 15, 2023
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Laverne Cox: 'We Need Diverse Media Representations'
Laverne Cox took a moment to collect her thoughts on Caitlyn Jenner's reveal. Her response was worth the wait.
June 2, 2015
Viral Photo of Black Gay Love Inspires Others to 'Live Authentically'
Tyler Hightower and Ahdeem Tinsley are bringing diverse representation and a message of love to social media.
October 4, 2019
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a New Inclusive Era for DC Comics!
DC makes its biggest push yet to become the leader of LGBT representation and diversity in mainstream comics.
March 16, 2015
Malcolm Kenyatta on breaking barriers and making Pennsylvania Black queer history
The state lawmaker discussed his vision for the auditor general position in the state, advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, and the impact of diverse representation in politics.
January 1, 2024
New kids’ book ‘Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!’ explores gender euphoria amid LGBTQ+ book bans
Nonbinary author Lindz Amer’s new children’s picture book champions diverse representation and free expression. The Advocate spoke to them about their motivation for writing it.
February 25, 2024
Which Democratic U.S. Senators Have the Gayest and Least Gay Staffs?
Democratic senators have released their annual survey of staff diversity, and LGBTQ+ representation has risen.
July 21, 2023
How Prim 'N Poppin' is providing beauty and activism in a conservative America
In the summer of 2019, amidst a changing political landscape, two beauty professionals embark on a journey to challenge societal norms through their art.
November 29, 2024
The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross
The first Black woman to head the Texas LGBTQ+ organization is letting other marginalized folks know that they "also have a seat at this table.”
June 25, 2024
GLAAD Report: LGBQ-Inclusive Films Reach All-Time High
However, transgender representation is absent and numbers for queer people of color are dropping.
July 16, 2020
Duolingo faces investigation in Russia over LGBTQ+ content
Russia’s media watchdog scrutinized the language app for alleged ‘LGBT propaganda.’ Really.
February 14, 2024
U.S. Reaches All-Time High in Out Elected Officials, and They're Ready to Fight Back
“Not only are more LGBTQ+ people serving in office than ever before, they are more unified, determined and diverse than ever,” says a new report from the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.
April 3, 2023
Report: LGBT Characters in Film Fall to Record Low
According to GLAAD, there were no transgender characters in 2017 movies from major studios.
May 22, 2018
GLAAD Report: LGBTQ-Inclusive Films Jump to Over 18 Percent
However, there is still a lack of transgender representation in films from major studios.
May 23, 2019
GLAAD Report: In 2020 Queer Women Outnumbered Queer Men On-Screen
However, for the fourth year in a row, there was zero representation for trans and nonbinary characters in major studio releases.
July 15, 2021
GLAAD Report: Hollywood Studios Still Failing in LGBT Representation
The latest Studio Responsibility Index shows only a marginal increase in LGBT roles, which need massive improvements in their quality.
May 25, 2017
'Motherland: Fort Salem' Cast on Queer Feminist Visibility, Season 2
Taylor Hickson and Amalia Holm spoke at a Comic-Con panel about playing central characters in a queer love story.
July 28, 2020
‘Paw Patrol’ Spinoff Gets Nonbinary Character and the Right Freaks Out
The introduction of a nonbinary character was applauded by many, but it's also genereated fierce criticism from conservative groups.
September 21, 2023
Trans Activist, TV Writer Camila María Concepción Dead at 28
The Yale graduate and rising writer left a lasting legacy.
February 27, 2020
Emily Randall looks to be the first LGBTQ+ Latina in Congress. Today she faces her primary
Three Equality PAC co-chairs tell The Advocate they’re confident in her chances to carry the day.
August 6, 2024
Meet the Gen Z trans woman running for Congress in Louisiana
Rivule Sykes's campaign in the Fifth Congressional District of Louisiana is one that aims to bring "people’s attention to the issues we all face together."
February 1, 2024