JULY 13, 2019 FOLLOW US @GLAAD

Girl power! GLAAD is celebrating the U.S. women’s national soccer team’s 2-0 victory over the Netherlands on Sunday, which solidified them as back-to-back World Cup champions.  

GLAAD was loud and proud on Twitter as it showcased the talent of the whole team and its LGBTQ players. A special shout out to openly gay forward Megan Rapinoe, who not only received the Golden Ball for being the World Cup’s best player and the Golden Boot for earning the place as top scorer, but for being a consistent champion for raising awareness that the queer community is strong, fearless and everywhere!

The famous soccer player and activist also shared this legendary photo on her personal Twitter.

We have more for you to check out, including a feature on CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in The New York Times and the shows you should be watching this week.

Hundreds join GLAAD in historic NYC Pride March during WorldPride

On June 30, hundreds joined GLAAD in the historic NYC Pride March as the city welcomed millions for WorldPride. This was the first time in history that any U.S. city had hosted WorldPride, with this year’s celebration coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. The GLAAD marchers and celebrity guests all sported looks from the Express LOVE UNITES collection that benefits GLAAD. Click here to see more photos and find out which LGBTQ icons joined GLAAD on the march.



GLAAD issues new report on anti-LGBTQ activists leading State Department’s new “Commission on Unalienable Rights”

A new “Commission” was created on behalf of the U.S. State Department to provide the federal government with “an informed review of the role of human rights in foreign policy.” GLAAD found that seven of the 10 members appointed have a history of anti-LGBTQ activity. “This ‘Commission’ is a farce and further illustrates the bold-faced anti-LGBTQ agenda of this administration,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD. “The Trump Administration is knowingly appointing activists who have made careers out of fighting against LGBTQ progress and is now providing them an opportunity to export their anti-LGBTQ activism around the world through the U.S. State Department.” This marks the 117th attack on the LGBTQ community by the Trump administration since taking office.


Must-See LGBTQ TV: New seasons of ‘Scream’ and ‘Harlots’

After a long workday, it can be nice to sit in front of the TV and watch the best programming on cable and streaming. New this week is season three of Hulu’s Harlots, a period drama that includes several LGBTQ characters. You can check out the full list of LGBTQ TV airing this week here.


‘The New York Times’ features GLAAD’s Sarah Kate Ellis, spotlights Equality Amendment

GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis was featured in The New York Times to discuss the progress the advocacy group has made in five years. The article includes a spotlight on GLAAD’s work to build support for the Equality Amendment, which would amend the U.S. Constitution to provide explicit protections for women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities. You can read the full story here and learn more about the Equality Amendment here. 


GLAAD partners with PrideLive and iHeartRadio for Stonewall Day Concert

On the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, thousands stood on Christopher Street to hear LGBTQ activists and allies speak at Pride Live and iHeartRadio’s Annual Stonewall Day Concert. GLAAD was there to lead media outreach around the event and to support the programming, which featured performances from Broadway star Alex Newell, Bob the Drag Queen and pop icon Alicia Keys. Whoopi Goldberg and Lady Gaga spoke before Keys took the stage. You can watch Lady Gaga’s powerful speech here.


The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Charlie’s Angels’ trailer, ‘One Day at a Time’ picked up by Pop, Kim Petras releases debut album, ‘The Prom’ cast, and more!

Even though GLAAD Media Award-winning musical The Prom will end its run on Broadway, Ryan Murphy is adapting it as a Netflix film. The cast boasts the biggest names in the industry, including Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Ariana Grande, James Corden and Awkwafina. Click here to see more news in entertainment, including trailers for the last season of Orange Is The New Black and Charlie's Angels reboot.

That’s it for now. Make sure you’re following @GLAAD on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest in LGBTQ representation across all forms of media.

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