Spirit Day Approaches

Spirit Day is the world’s most visible anti-bullying movement, inspiring LGBTQ youth - especially transgender and nonbinary youth - to live their lives in truth and authenticity. On Thursday October 19, millions of supporters will go purple to support LGBTQ youth. Will you be one of them? Take the Spirit Day Pledge now to take a stand against bullying and to join GLAAD in accelerating acceptance.

GLAAD Hosts Inaugural Black Queer Creative Summit

Last month, GLAAD hosted the inaugural Black Queer Creative Summit in Los Angeles. The goal of this revolutionary event was to empower, educate, and train emerging content creators and contributors to achieve industry equity; to combat HIV stigma; and to increase LGBTQ+ storylines featuring people of color. This initiative comes at a time of reckoning in Hollywood, where a more robust pipeline of talent will meet the demand for a more equitable future.

GLAAD Releases Fourth Annual 20 Under 20 List

We’re bringing attention to LGBTQ youth who are speaking up and out for themselves as some of the world’s youngest and most dynamic role models for change! GLAAD’s fourth annual 20 Under 20 list, created in collaboration with Teen Vogue, spotlights young LGBTQ people who are taking the world by storm. They’re sharing their stories across social media, organizing against harmful legislation, and moving through Hollywood as out and proud performers.

Other News

GLAAD exposes Meta after it restored the page of an anti-LGBTQ extremist group

Victor Jackson and Nneka Onuorah discuss Nneka's project "Truth Be Told," which sheds light on the intersection of the Black church and the LGBTQ+ community.

Gabe González and Veronica Garza chuckle about running into exes at WNBA games, words that don't need translation and running late

GLAAD calls Pope Francis' statement allowing blessing for same-sex couples "unprecedented and compassionate"

GLAAD Media Institute alum becomes Tennessee’s first transgender elected official

Top LGBTQ Advocates of Southern Nevada speak their truth in the fight for equality with the #GLAADInstitute

GLAAD says "Mauritius has demonstrated leadership by throwing off laws that harm and terrorize the LGBTQ community"

New Fest

The 35th Annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival (NewFest35) will take place from October 12–22 in New York City theaters, and will stream from October 12–24 throughout the United States. With several high-profile films – from ALL OF US STRANGERS to MAY DECEMBER – alongside stunning debut films and international award-winners, the NewFest35 lineup reflects where the LGBTQ+ community has come from, where we are today, and where we are going from here. Use code NF35GLAADTIX10 for 10% off your pass.