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Disney and equalpride, The Advocate’s Parent Company, Announce Content Deal

equalpride is one of four diverse-owned media companies partnering with Disney on the initiative.

Netflix Under Fire for Largely Gay Male LGBTQ Film Slate

Where are the female, trans, bisexual, and genderqueer films?

The Advocate Again Wins GLAAD Award for Outstanding Magazine

The publication was honored along with Bros, A League of Their Own, What We Do in the Shadows, and many more.

How 'High School Musical' Blessed Us with Disney's First Gay Love Song

Joe Serafini and Frankie A. Rodriguez talk to The Advocate about giving the next-generation Disney fans the LGBTQ+ representation they deserve!

GLAAD: Over 10 Percent of TV Series Regulars Are LGBTQ

Diversity has skyrocketed in this year, according to a report from the LGBTQ media organization.

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.    

Lena Waithe Says Time's Up to Fight Against Harassment for Queer Women

The out, Emmy-winning Master of None star has signed on to a part of the legal defense fund to help LGBT women and women of color. 

Op-ed: Lesbians And Hollywood's Old 'Wholesomeness' Code

Regulations barred movie studios from positively portraying LGBT people, particularly women, until 1968. Decades later, films still struggle to feature deep, female queer characters.

Two media insiders are forming a collective advocating for the community

The past decade saw incredible progress in LGBTQ+ representation in media, but recent trends show a concerning decline. Learn how the latest initiative strives to ensure LGBTQ+ stories and creatives can be celebrated and supported.

More Lesbians on Broadcast TV than Gay Men for First Time

There was also a record-high percentage of overall LGBTQ+ characters on scripted prime-time television.

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."

GLAAD to Receive Governors Award at Emmys Ceremony

GLAAD "has had a culture-changing impact," says Television Academy President Frank Scherma.

LGBTQ+ people ‘are not going anywhere’ says GLAAD CEO ahead of Emmy Awards honor

The advocacy group will be honored during Monday’s televised awards show.

The Advocate Nominated for GLAAD Media Award

The magazine was among 156 nominees honored for "fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the LGBTQ community and the issues that affect their lives."

LGBTQ+ Representation Increases in Movies, But More Can Be Done: GLAAD

GLAAD's Studio Responsibility Index finds increased LGBTQ+ representation but a need for improvement in several areas.

'Avengers: Endgame' Is the Straight White Male Superhero's Swan Song

The blockbuster marks the end of an era -- and the beginning of a more diverse one.

If Hollywood Won't Tell Our Stories, We Must

An exciting new way to access LGBT content is on its way, writes Allie Esslinger, and not a moment too soon.

Protesters Bring Down Confederate Monument in North Carolina

All representations of white supremacy need to be removed, say organizers of the Durham action.

The Biggest Takeaways from Transgender Hollywood on ScarJo Scandal

Here are the most salient points from transgender actors and creatives who spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about seeing themselves on-screen. 

Giselle Byrd is taking center stage — and helping others do the same

The activist and educator is creating space for other queer and trans people of color in the theater world.

GLAAD Honors Young LGBTQ+ Activists With 20 Under 20 List

This year's diverse list includes such names as JoJo Siwa, Ve'ondre Mitchell,  mxmtoon, Yasmin Finney, and Stella Keating.