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Hi Friend,

Welcome to our bi-weekly communication about GLAAD's programs
and activities.

In the last two weeks, GLAAD produced a live stream that raised money
for LGBTQ centers throughout the nation, launched a digital chat for
LGBTQ youth and created a hub highlighting the community's
response to COVID-19. 

In these uncertain times, we are thinking of you and thankful for your
continued support. Continue on to learn more.

Events

 

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GLAAD unites LGBTQ community, raises more than $240,000 for CenterLink
for LGBTQ centers around the nation

On April 26, GLAAD held a live stream benefit titled 
"Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone" hosted by Lilly
Singh and Billy Eichner to raise funds for CenterLink, which provides
resources and funding to more than 250 LGBTQ centers throughout the
nation. More than 500,000 people watched the two-hour event and more
than $240,000 was raised. At a time when some LGBTQ youth are forced
to isolate in places that are not affirming, GLAAD shared messages of
support and spotlighted the work of LGBTQ doctors and other front-line
workers. The live stream featured performances from Melissa
Etheridge, the cast of Jagged Little Pill, Mj Rodriguez and George
Salazar, Alex Newell and Kesha. During the show, Hulu dropped an
exclusive first look at the upcoming series Love, Victor. Participants
included Barbra Streisand, Billy Porter, Pete and Chasten Buttigieg,
Rosie O'Donnell, Matt Bomer, Wilson Cruz, August Getty, Gigi
Gorgeous and Nats Getty, Sean Hayes, Adam Lambert, Dan Levy, Tatiana
Maslany, Ross Mathews, Javier Muñoz, Tyler Oakley, D.J.
"Shangela" Pierce, Bebe Rexha, Brian Michael Smith, Patrick Starrr,
Sharon Stone, Jonathan Van Ness, Michelle Visage, and GLAAD President
and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. To watch the full live stream, click here.

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News and Rapid Response 

 

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GLAAD equips journalists with tip sheet on covering the upcoming
Supreme Court decisions regarding LGBTQ workplace discrimination 

On October 8, 2019, the Supreme Court heard arguments from three
consolidated cases that demonstrated LGBTQ discrimination in the
workplace. With a verdict expected any day, GLAAD created a tip sheet
for journalists covering the landmark decision and what the outcome
could mean for LGBTQ Americans. The outcome of these cases will
determine, under federal law, whether hard working, high-performing
LGBTQ employees can be fired from their jobs, lose their health care,
and lose the ability to take care of their families-just because
of who they are.

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GLAAD launches resource hub highlighting the LGBTQ response to
COVID-19

Last week, GLAAD created an online resource center for the LGBTQ
community during COVID-19. Comprising four categories, the hub
provides self-care tips, amplifies the diverse voices of our
community, teaches you how to be an advocate at home and supplies you
with hours of LGBTQ-inclusive entertainment. The resourse center also
provides uplifting stories of LGBTQ folks doing good during this
unceratain time. To explore, click here.
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Digital Media

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GLAAD's social media recognized as an Official Honoree for the
24th Annual Webby Awards

Last week, the nominees and honorees for the 24th Annual Webby Awards
were announced, and GLAAD's social media was recognized as an
Official Honoree in the category for "Social: Public Service
& Activism." This category recognizes social media accounts
or content dedicated to public service and activism pursuits. Being
selected as an Official Honoree means an entry has been selected as
one of the best on the Internet as part of the Webby judging process.
GLAAD's social media provides community and solidarity for LGBTQ
people and is home for LGBTQ organizing that creates change. Most
notably, GLAAD's Twitter hosts a weekly "Friday Night
Chats," an extremely popular series which asks GLAAD's
followers to recount their biggest wins or self-care tips from the
past week as a way to uplift and celebrate LGBTQ people and allies.
Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by
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The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International
Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading
international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet.
Read more about GLAAD's honor.

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  Youth Engagement

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 GLAAD's Youth Program kicks off AmpU digital chat to
create community during COVID-19

Last week, GLAAD's Youth Program introduced AmpU, a digital
chat that amplifies the voices and experiences of young LGBTQ people
during COVID-19. The weekly Twitter takeover on GLAAD's social
handle (@glaad) is led by a GLAAD Campus Ambassador every Wednesday at
1 p.m. Former GLAAD Campus Ambassador Adrian Vega kicked off last
week's discussion by asking what LGBTQ+-inclusive books people
were reading in quarantine. The  chat garnered various replies
with great inclusive reading recommendations. Check it out here.

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GLAAD announces latest addition to its Little Bee Books library,
'Uncle Bobby's Wedding'

GLAAD is continuing its partnership with Little Bee Books with their
latest title, Uncle Bobby's Wedding
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. Written by Sarah S. Brannen with illustrations by Lucia Soto, the
children's book follows Chloe who finds out her favorite uncle,
Bobby, is marrying his boyfriend, Jamie. Chloe worries she won't
be Uncle Bobby's favorite person anymore and they won't
have time to do their favorite activities. Bobby and Jamie show Chloe
the meaning of family and that there's enough love to go around.
GLAAD and Little Bee Books have published children's books
together since 2018 to bring LGBTQ-inclusive reading material to
children everywhere. Uncle Bobby's Wedding marks the ninth book
in the GLAAD series, and you can pre-order it here.

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 GLAAD Media Institute

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 Sign up now: GLAAD Media Institute offers free training on
leveraging your social media to create change

On May 22, the GLAAD Media Institute will offer a free training titled
Engagement 202: Telling Your Story Through Social Media. The two-hour
workshop will equip activists with the tools to tell their story on
various social platforms. This workshop is hosted in partnership with
the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, which was originally set
to be hosted in-person in Union County, New Jersey. By moving
workshops online, the GLAAD Media Institute is proud to welcome
advocates and activists from across the globe to join in. To learn
more about the training and register,
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 Communities of Color

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 Behind the scenes with filmmaker LaQuann Dawson who discusses
launching MOBItalks: A Three Part Digital Series

GLAAD's Programs Officer, Communities of Color DaShawn Usher is
amplifying  the voices of the queer communities of color with
Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI). The social connectivity
platform is launching a new initiative called MOBItalks: A Digital
Series - a new digital film series documenting the intersectionalities
of LGBTQ life and culture. NYC-based photographer, videographer and
Visual Director for MOBI LaQuann Dawson spearheads the digital
storytelling initiative. LaQuann also serves as a contributing
producer and content creator for NEON x GLAAD. Framed through the lens
of themes including sex, mental health and overall LGBTQ experience,
the series consists of three 15-20 minute long episodes that will be
released Friday, May 1, Tuesday, May 15, and Wednesday, May 29. Read
an interview with LaQUann here.

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 Entertainment Media

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 Kenyan courts uphold ban on GLAAD Media Award-nominated film
'RAFIKI'

The GLAAD Award-nominated film RAFIKIlost its long-awaited Freedom of
Expression ruling in Kenya's high courts because of its LGBTQ
storyline.

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RAFIKI is a tender love story between two young women in a country
that still criminalizes homosexuality. Kena and Ziki have long been
told that "good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives,"
but they yearn for something more. Despite the political rivalry
between their families, the girls encourage each other to pursue their
dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them,
Kena and Ziki must choose between happiness and safety. Despite its
ban in Kenya, RAFIKI is available on Amazon Prime. Show your support
for the film by watching.

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GLAAD chats with cast and director/writer Alice Wu of Netflix's
'The Half Of It'

Anthony Ramos, GLAAD's Head of Talent, chatted with director,
writer, and producer Alice Wu and the cast of Netflix's The Half
of It, which was released May 1 on Netflix. The teen rom-com described
by IndieWire as, "a modern riff on the Cyrano story, this time with a
gender-swap that imagines the lead as something of a Wu stand-in: shy
young Chinese-American Ellie (Leah Lewis) harbors a secret crush on
Aster (Alexxis Lemire), a girl she's expected to woo through
letters for the awkward but sweet Paul (Daniel Diemer)." In the
interview, Ramos talks to Wu about what it's like to release her
first project in 15 years and what it would have meant to her to see a
queer Asian-American lead in the films that she watched growing up.
Ramos and Wu also talked about the importance of telling stories about
acceptance, and whether there is any chance for a sequel for the film.
When chatting with the cast (Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer and Alexxis
Lemire), Ramos talked to Lewis about the significance of playing a
queer Asian-American lead and how this kind of dynamic character has
rarely been portrayed in Hollywood. Ramos also talked to the other
cast members about the film's messages of inclusion and
acceptance, and what it was like working with Alice Wu.

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Check out the full interview here.
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GLAAD speaks with Blue Chapman and his parents about his character in
NBC's 'Council of Dads'

A new show on NBC called Council of Dads follows a man who bands
together his closest friends to raise his children when given an
unexpected cancer diagnosis. One of the kids is JJ, an 7-year-old
transgender boy, played by talented young actor Blue Chapman, who is
also trans. JJ is a charming, happy kid who is affirmed and accepted
by his family. In the opening scene of the pilot, which premiered
March 24, JJ is working up the courage to use the family's rope swing
to jump into a lake. GLAAD sat down with Blue and his parents, Jenn
and Jay, about the role and Jenn and Jay accepting Blue for who he is.
Click here to read the full interview.

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 Transgender Media and Representation

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 #TransLoveStories: AJ Clementine and her boyfriend Ryan share
their love story with GLAAD

In last week's episode of #TransLoveStories, AJ Clementine and
her boyfriend Ryan share what they love most about each other and why
there needs to be stories like theirs seen around the world. AJ uses
her social media platform to inspire others every day.
#TransLoveStories was launched on Transgender Day of Visibility as a
way to combat negative steroetypes within the trans community. 
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In a world where transgender people face high rates of discrimination
and low rates of visibility, it's important to show love and
acceptance. To read more about #TransLoveStories, click here, and to
see Marli and Adriana's full story,

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click here.
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