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Communities of African Descent

Though LGBT Americans are more visible than ever before in the media, many LGBT people of color still find that their lives and stories are not reflected in the media, which perpetuates misconceptions and fuels prejudice in many communities.

GLAAD’s Communities of African Descent (COAD) Media and Asian Pacific Islander (API) Community Media staff work to elevate the voices and stories of LGBT people of color by holding media trainings, pitching stories, and working with editorial boards for fair, accurate and inclusive coverage of LGBT people of color.

In addition to ensuring that mainstream, ethnic and LGBT media outlets feature authentic and diverse LGBT voice and stories, GLAAD’s strategists also work with groups and organizations serving gay and transgender communities of color to help them to share their stories and respond when media outlets miss the mark in their coverage of LGBT people of color.

At GLAAD, we are in the business of changing people's hearts and minds through what they see in the media. Fair, accurate and inclusive media images shatter stereotypes. They prove that we are connected through common, human experiences. And these are stories that we -- and the media -- have a responsibility to share.

To find out more, contact us at coad@glaad.org.