JUNE 29, 2019FOLLOW US @GLAADPride Month is drawing to close with a big queer cheer!

This weekend is ALL about WorldPride. New York City is pulsating with electricity, and a record 4+ million members of the LGBTQ community (along with plenty of allies) have descended on the city for a historic Pride celebration.

This year’s WorldPride coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots - a rebellion that sparked the movement for LGBTQ equality and acceptance. Be sure to check out GLAAD’s guide to Stonewall <[link removed]> for more information on the progress and setbacks the LGBTQ community has faced since 1969.

If you happen to be one of the millions celebrating with us in New York, be sure to keep an eye out for the GLAAD float in Sunday’s historic march! In the meantime, read on to get up-to-date on all things GLAAD, including the 2019 Accelerating Acceptance Report, tips for covering the 2020 Election, and some Taylor Swift GLAAD stickers you can purchase.

GLAAD’s 2019 Accelerating Acceptance Index: Results show further decline in LGBTQ acceptance among Americans ages 18-34

On Monday, GLAAD released its 2019 Accelerating Acceptance Index <[link removed]> in coordination with The Harris Poll, with results showing a shift in support among Americans ages 18-34. The percentage of supporters in this age group dropped to 45 percent, which is down from 53 percent in 2017. The poll resulted in a 1 percent increase among Americans who believe equality should be extended to LGBTQ individulas.



GLAAD shines a light on President Trump’s attacks on the LGBTQ community during reelection announcement

When President Donald Trump announced his reelection campaign June 18, GLAAD shed light on the fact he has made 114 attacks against the LGBTQ community since 2017 <[link removed]>. “Let’s make one thing clear, Mr. President: GLAAD sees through your hypocritical games, and we’ll make sure voters know your real record on LGBTQ issues before they go to the polls in 2020,” said Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer for GLAAD. One day later, GLAAD submitted a formal comment <[link removed]> asking the Trump administration to allow healthcare for transgender Americans.



The GLAAD Wrap: Janet Mock makes history with Netflix deal, Kevin McHale drops debut EP, FX renews 'Pose,' Netflix renews 'Queer Eye' and more!

ICYMI: Last week was huge for LGBTQ entertainment news. The Fab Five is back for two more seasons of Queer Eye, and fans don’t have to wait long before the lovely queer icons make us cry. The new season premieres July 19 and they’re back in Kansas City, Mossouri. Season five will move to Philadelphia, and we can’t wait, hunny! FX’s and GLAAD Media Award winner Pose was also renewed for a third season two days after the season two premiere. Now fans don’t have to worry about the show’s fate and can just enjoy the current installment. Check out more news in entertainment <[link removed]>, including a legendary deal for Janet Mock.



Meet the star of Absolut Vodka’s new film focused on the importance of accepting transgender family members

Absolut and GLAAD recently released a new campaign video called “Celebrating Trans Acceptance,” starring transgender model and advocate Jessica Zyrie and her father Wayne. The video showcases what it means for a father to be accepting and loving of his trans child. GLAAD had the chance to speak with Jessica about her role in the campaign, the importance of Pride, trans representation and advocacy, and her own personal LGBTQ heroes. Click here to watch the video and read the full interview. <[link removed]>



Taylor Swift shouts out GLAAD in her new song “You Need To Calm Down”

It has already been two weeks since Taylor Swift shouted out GLAAD <[link removed]> in her new song, “You Need To Calm Down.” Swift released the video for the pro-LGBTQ anthem on Good Morning America, where some of GLAAD’s Campus Ambassadors sat in the front row and saw the video for the first time. The music video featured LGBTQ icons, including the Queer Eye cast, Billy Porter, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Todrick Hall. In response to the video, GLAAD created one-of-a-kind stickers to deck out all of your personal items. For those who wish to purchase one -- for $13 of course -- just click this link <[link removed]>.



GLAAD releases its first volume of tips sheets for covering the 2020 Presidential Election

The Democratic debates for the 2020 election have wrapped up, and GLAAD is there to ensure LGBTQ issues are being talked about. GLAAD released a tip sheet for journalists <[link removed]> to bring those issues to the forefront of discussion. The same “kitchen table” issues that many Americans worry about are also at the top of LGBTQ individuals’ lists l, including poverty and equal pay. LGBTQ-specific golas are for more states to adopt nondiscrimination acts, ban conversion therapy, and promote transgender acceptance.


GLAAD partners with NYC Pride & SVA Theatre to Host GameChangers Event during WorldPride

At this year’s GameChangers event, George Takei, Lenya Bloom and Trace Lysette joined together to discuss LGBTQ representation in film and TV. The panel discussion, featuring the key players in advancing LGBTQ portrayals on screens big and small, was moderated by NYLON’s Gabrielle Korn. Check out GLAAD’s coverage of the event <[link removed]>.

How ‘looking different’ became my superpower as an artist

Davy Boi, a 2019 GLAAD Rising Stars Finalist for the Ty Herndon Music Grant, shares his experiences <[link removed]> as queer and albino: “Growing up I’d always wanted to look the same as everyone else, I’d spend hours yearning to not be ‘different looking’ and I hated the word unique. Young queer people often have similar feelings surrounding their gender or sexual identity, as did I, and I felt it coming from my intersectionality as queer and albino.”

Bud Light celebrates Pride with rainbow-inspired bottles benefitting GLAAD

GLAAD teamed up with Bud Light <[link removed]> in May to add some beautiful colors to people’s beer. The rainbow-colored bottles put a little pride into every sip, commemorating a 20 year partnership with the big-name brand. Bud Light donated $1 to GLAAD for every case of the special edition sold.

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





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