Blogs by Kimberley McLeod, GLAAD's Communities of African Descent Media Field Strategist

Journalists Weigh In On Roland Martin Controversy

Journalists and media outlets across the country have been weighing in on Roland Martin and publicly sharing their stances against language that encourages anti-LGBT violence, no matter what the context.

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D.C. and Nation Mourns the Loss of Deoni Jones

Community members, friends and family will come together this evening for a vigil in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the life of Deoni Jones, a 22-year-old transgender woman who was fatally stabbed on Thursday, February 2.

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Guest Post: An Open Letter to Roland Martin

Samantha Master, a student at Morgan State University, and the former Community Service and Outreach Coordinator for Rainbow Soul, Morgan’s queer student alliance, writes an open letter to CNN contributor Roland Martin.

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TheGrio Recognizes Trans Advocate Janet Mock

In honor of Black History Month, theGrio reflects on black America’s past as well as America’s future. On this year’s theGrio’s 100, the website recognizes Janet Mock, trans advocate and People.com editor.

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