October 17 marked the 10th anniversary of Spirit Day, and people
from around the world once again went purple to stand against bullying
and to show support for LGBTQ youth. From the United Nations to major
sports leagues to some of the world’s biggest stars, messages of love,
acceptance, and solidarity were spread wide and large to LGBTQ youth
everywhere.
On October 17, #SpiritDay was trending in the U.S. on Twitter, as
many lent their voice to the movement on social
media. With participation from major landmarks, morning shows and
talk shows, 2020 Democrats, LGBTQ celebs and allies, major networks
and TV shows, and so many more, Spirit Day was bigger than ever this
year.
Read on to find out more about Spirit Day and how GLAAD was on the
ground at the Supreme Court hearings on Oct. 8.
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GLAAD Media Institute conducts 5-city Australian tour in
Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Sydney
From October 4 to 17, the GLAAD Media Institute conducted a 5-city
Australian tour with The Equality Project in cities including
Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Sydney. Check
out highlights from the first stop in Melbourne,where Ross Murray,
Senior Director of the GLAAD Media Institute, trained a room of about
50 advocates. Since 2017, the Media Institute has trained more than
10,000 people.
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GLAAD provides resources to media and activists on the ground
outside of historic Supreme Court hearings on October 8
GLAAD was on the ground last week in the nation’s capital to provide
support and resources to those at the Supreme Court hearings that will
rule on workplace discrimination against LGBTQ employees. Peppermint
took over GLAAD’s Instagram to showcase the activists who were on the
steps of the nation’s highest court. GLAAD’s Zeke
Stokes appeared on ABC6 News to discuss the state of LGBTQ
workplace rights in America and why these Supreme Court cases are so
crucial for LGBTQ Americans. GLAAD's Monica Trasandes also appeared
on Univision to discuss the SCOTUS hearings.
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Apply now to receive a #SpiritDay grant for your work supporting
LGBTQ youth
GLAAD is now accepting applications for the 2019 Spirit Day Rising
Star Grants. The grant is eligible for LGBTQ youth who are working to
accelerate acceptance in their communities by focusing on
anti-bullying initiatives. The grant stems from Spirit Day, the
largest, most visible anti-bullying campaign in the world. Click
here to apply now. |
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6 GLAAD Campus Ambassadors share why pronouns are important to
them
Oct. 16 was National Pronouns Day, and GLAAD took
to Twitter to ask its followers their pronouns. Six GLAAD Campus
Ambassadors also shared why pronouns are important to them. Athena
Schwartz wrote about the first time they found out they/them pronouns
were an option: “I felt like someone was finally telling me about a
part of myself I didn’t know existed. The only way I can describe it
was that I felt full. I felt whole, giddy from this new possibility. I
then introduced myself to them using they/them pronouns and it was
like introducing myself as me for the first time.” Check out the full
post here.
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The GLAAD Wrap: New looks at ‘Steven Universe,’ ‘She-Ra,’ and
‘Twenties’; music from Hayley Kiyoko, Halsey and Mika; and more!
Last week included several highlights for LGBTQ entertainers. Hayley
Kiyoko announced her next project, “I’m Too Sensitive For This Shit,”
which is a collection of songs that will be released from now until
January. In TV-related news, Steven Universe unveiled its newly
crafted opening sequence. For more entertainment news, check out The
GLAAD Wrap here.
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Kellogg’s partners with GLAAD for Spirit Day-inspired
cereal box
Who said your breakfast can’t get the Spirit Day treatment? Kellogg’s
joined forces with GLAAD for the All
Together Cereal, which was sold in its NYC store where Disney star
Joshua Rush started his morning out right with a box of his own. The
All Together cereal features your favorite mascots from the brand’s
morning treat, including Tony The Tiger (Frosted Flakes), Toucan Sam
(Froot Loops) and Snap, Crackle and Pop (Rice Krispies). Get
your box while supplies last! |
That’s it for now. Make sure you check out our Sunday Brunch in
Atlanta featuring Eureka O'Hara and Brandon Stansell and save the date
for LA Tidings on Dec. 8. Be sure you're following @GLAAD on Facebook,
Instagram,
and Twitter
for the latest in LGBTQ representation across all forms of media in
2019 and beyond. |