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

As Pride Month came to an end, GLAAD brought huge affirming Pride
messages to LGBTQ people everywhere with virtual events from
P&G, iHeartMedia and Pride Live.Our work during Pride emphasized
the history of Pride and also focused on #BlackLivesMatter and other
issues facing LGBTQ people today. Last week, GLAAD also revealed a
cast of 20 LGBTQ changemakers under the age of 20 in the inaugural 20
Under 20 list with Teen Vogue. GLAAD also responded to the Archdiocese
of Indiana's targeting of transgender students through new
harmful policies.

Read on to learn more about GLAAD's work.

GLAAD brings Pride messages from President Barack Obama, Vice
President Joe Biden, Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Geena Rocero, Justin
Tranter, Shea Diamond, and more during Pride Live's Stonewall
Day

On Friday, Pride Live held its third annual Stonewall Day, a global
campaign to elevate awareness and support for the Stonewall legacy and
the continuing fight for full LGBTQ equality. This year's event
was hosted by transgender model and advocate Geena Rocero and included
segments on #BlackLivesMatter and the dangerous rise of violence
facing trans women, especially Black trans women. GLAAD returned for
the second consecutive year to lead press and media outreach.
Stonewall Day raised critical funds for four LGBTQ organizations
severely affected by COVID-19. To open Stonewall Day, Vice President
Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden delivered a surprise message to the LGBTQ
community.

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During the event, President Barack Obama also addressed the LGBTQ
community. Notables, including Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Christian
Siriano, and George Takei, sent powerful video messages to the LGBTQ
community during #StonewallDay. Check out the videos here. Other
guests and performers included Ellen DeGeneres, Cynthia Erivo, Kesha,
Hayley Kiyoko, Katy Perry, Justin Tranter, Alok Vaid-Menon, Bob the
Drag Queen, Blossom C. Brown, Shea Diamond, Ryan Jamaal Swain, and
more. Check out Pride Live's Stonewall Day on Logo's
YouTube and Facebook pages.
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News and Rapid Response

GLAAD responds to Archdiocese of Indianapolis' new, extreme, and
harmful attempts to target and exclude transgender students

GLAAD is working with LGBTQ people in Indiana to  denounce the
Archdiocese of Indianapolis' new policy that targets transgender
young people for rejection and exclusion in all areas of school life.
The archdiocese's "Policy and Complementary Norms on
Sexual Identity in School Ministries of the Roman Catholic Church in
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" is signed by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson and Chancellor
Annette "Mickey" Lentz, effective June 8, 2020. The
eight-page policy is filled with inaccurate claims and terminology
regarding gender identity, and even says that if there is an attempt
to legally change a student's gender, the student will be forced
to withdraw from school."The Indianapolis archdiocese's
attempt to target transgender young people rather than create safe and
accepting environments for them is shameful and dangerous," said
GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. "Research shows
transgender youth face a higher risk of suicide from just this kind of
rejection and refusal to see their authentic identity. To codify this
rejection further isolates and threatens the very young people in need
of love and protection." 

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Shelly's Voice, the Indiana-based advocacy group formed to
defend and protect LGBTQ teachers from discrimination and unjust
dismissal, including at least five Indianapolis educators in the past
two years, called out the policy's hurtful exclusions and goals:
"Shelly's Voice Advocacy is frightened and dismayed by the
new Archdiocesan policy which denies the trans community their dignity
and rights. Within the eight-page policy that refuses to use the term
transgender, it states 'any student whose 'gender'
has been legally changed from their biological sex, or who has
chemically and/or surgically altered their given biology, may not be
eligible for enrollment.' This policy advises schools to not
allow transgender students to enroll, and advocates for
'trained' professionals to help adolescents who are
confused about their gender identity by defining 'issues of self
identity' in accordance with the Catholic teaching."

Youth Engagement

GLAAD and Teen Vogue debut Rising Stars 20 Under 20 list highlighting
LGBTQ young people accelerating acceptance

Last week, GLAAD revealed its inaugural Rising Stars 20 Under 20 list,
spotlighting 20 young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who are
accelerating acceptance of LGBTQ people while shaping the future of
media and activism. The 20 Under 20 list, which is presented
exclusively by Teen Vogue, features a diverse collection of young
changemakers, including model Aaron Philip, rapper Kidd Kenn, actors
Ian Alexander, Joshua Rush, Josie Totah, and Logan Rozos, activists
Emma González, Jazz Jennings, Jamie Margolin, and Sarah Rose
Huckman, among others. "At a time when millions across the
country are taking a unified stand against racial injustice, we are
reminded of the undeniable impact that young people have when they use
their voice and platform to call for change," said GLAAD
President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. "LGBTQ young people continue
to shape the future of LGBTQ visibility, representation, and activism
in unique and exciting ways, and this year's 20 Under 20 list is
a true reflection of the changemakers who are advancing the dialogue
and accelerating acceptance for LGBTQ people." Full profiles of
the 20 Under 20 honorees can be found here. Throughout the week, GLAAD
spotlighted each of the 20 Under 20 honorees individually on
Instagram, finishing on Friday with a powerful montage video about
this year's list. For more information about the Rising Stars program,
click here.

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20 Under 20 honoree Leo Rocha takes over GLAAD's Twitter for
weekly AmpU chat

Former GLAAD Campus Ambassador and 20 Under 20 honoree Leo Rocha led
last week's AmpU chat. In it, Leo talked about media
representation and asked GLAAD's followers, "When was the
first time you saw yourself represented on-screen? What did that feel
like for you?" Check out the discussion here. A
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mpU was introduced to provide youth, who are particularly vulnerable
during the COVID-19 crisis, the opportunity to connect in a positive
way. The weekly thread highlights GLAAD's Campus Ambassador
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, which is present on 147 college campuses in 47 states.
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Communities of Color

GLAAD Media Institute alum pens 'Queerty' op-ed about
being Black in America

GLAAD Media Institute alum Justice Horn penned an op-ed titled
"Systemic racism calls for a multi-faceted uprising that creates
systemic change," which ran in Queerty. In the powerful
statement, Justice writes: "I believe we need to build that
coalition to include every American if we want to quash the racism in
this country. Solving racism is going to take a variety of solutions,
all within a variety of different contexts. Some will march. Some will
organize. Some will run for office. All these actions, and so much
more, will be needed to move our city and country forward." Read
the full op-ed here.

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Spanish Language and Latinx Representation

GLAAD calls on Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) to take actions
against Mega TV host Antulio "Kubbo" Santarrosa over
racist rhetoric

GLAAD demanded last week that immediate action be taken against
Antulio "Kobbo" Santarossa, host of Mega TV's La
Comay, for his racist remarks about Ana Irma Rivera Lassén, an
out lesbian and Afro-Latina running for state senate in Puerto Rico.
Santarrosa made the remarks on his June 1 show in the voice of his
life-sized puppet, La Comay. "GLAAD unequivocally stands against
the racist rhetoric of Antulio "Kobbo" Santarrosa and
calls on Mega TV and its parent company, the Spanish Broadcasting
System (SBS), to take forceful action to stop this commentator or any
other from thinking racism is somehow acceptable," said Monica
Trasandes, GLAAD's Director of Spanish-Language & Latinx
Media and Representation. "Santarrosa has a long history of
using homophobic comments as a way to gain attention. Homophobia,
transphobia, racism and any other speech that hurts communities has no
place on public airwaves."His previous show SuperXclusivo, which aired
on WAPA TV, was cancelled in 2013

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after years of criticism for homophobic commentary. GLAAD supports
Puerto Rican LGBTQ activists who are calling for Santarrosa's
show to be canceled.

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Transgender Media Representation

GLAAD's Nick Adams appears in Netflix's
'Disclosure' and joins discussion around transgender
representation in film and TV

The Motion Picture Association and Netflix hosted on Friday the
virtual panel "Film School Friday: Creating for an Authentic
Future." Timed to coincide with Pride Month, the event
discussion focused on trans representation, inclusion and depiction in
film and television. The transgender and LGBTQ creators of the
groundbreaking Netflix documentary Disclosure

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, including executive producer Laverne Cox, director/producer Sam
Feder, and producer Amy Scholder, served as panelists. GLAAD's
own Nick Adams, director of transgender representation who appears in
the film, also joined the conversation, which was moderated by
MPA's John Gibson. MPA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin and
Congressman and Co-Chair of the LGBTQ Equality Caucus, David
Cicilline, provided opening remarks. To watch the event, please visit
FilmSchoolFriday.com.
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GLAAD Media Institute

Make sure you're registered to vote in November and take the
pledge to vote

As we near Primaries and our Presidential Election, it is important
now more than ever to ensure your voice is heard. GLAAD is on the
frontlines urging people to vote for pro-equality candidates. It is
imperative that we reverse the erosion of LGBTQ rights, including
reversing the Trans Military Ban and making sure all marginalized
communities are seen and heard. Take the pledge to vote now
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Pride

GLAAD, P&G and iHeartRadio show the world that you
'Can't Cancel Pride' 

P&G and iHeartMedia teamed up on Thursday to host
"Can't Cancel Pride: A COVID-19 Relief Benefit for the
LGBTQ+ Community," of which GLAAD was a beneficiary along with
other national LGBTQ organizations. Hosted by Laverne Cox and Elvis
Duran, the event featured appearances and performances by some of the
biggest artists, including Adam Lambert, Ben Platt, Big Freedia, Billy
Porter, Katy Perry, Kim Petras, Melissa Etheridge, Sia, Ricky Martin
and more. Can't Cancel Pride streamed on Hulu, as well as
iHeartRadio's Facebook & Instagram pages, and
iHeartRadio's PrideRadio.com. You can watch the full event here.

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GLAAD partners with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire for 'Drag
Queen Mukbang' content series

In honor of Pride Month, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire is
releasing "Drag Queen Mukbang," a branded content series
that pairs two popular Millennial food trends: ?mukbang
?and the drag queen brunch. The four-episode series will feature
LGBTQ stars serving up a virtual dining experience filled with food
and Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire, while they also discuss the
impact of COVID-19 on their lives and the LGBTQ community. With an aim
to champion organizations and initiatives that support the LGBTQ
community, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire has partnered with GLAAD
and various local nonprofits across the country for its campaign.
Through July 18, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire will release a new
episode featuring each of the stars of the series on
JackFirePride.com. The series kicked off with Patrick Starrr on June
20, with the next episode featuring Eugene Lee Yang to be released on
July 4. Click here to check out the first episode.

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GLAAD and Audible team up for 'Hear My Story' interview
series

GLAAD has partnered with spoken-word entertainment giant Audible to
co-curate and produce a three-episode written interview series
featuring LGBTQ spoken word artists. The first interview features
poet, actor, and performing artist, Staceyann Chin, interviewed by
Anthony Ramos, GLAAD's Head of Talent. Chin proudly identifies
as Caribbean, Black, Asian, lesbian, a woman, and a resident of New
York City, as well as a Jamaican national. Click here to read
Staceyann's interview.

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That's all for now. Keep up to date by following @GLAAD on
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. See you next time!
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