Two instances of anti-transgender murders occurred in Orlando, Florida and Baltimore, Maryland over the last 24 hours. Both were transgender women of color. And when the media doesn't tell their story correctly, it perpetuates misleading stereotypes about transgender people.
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04/04/12
Today marks the 44th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And as we honor Dr. King’s vision of equality, IN THE LIFE, the only national LGBT issue-oriented television program, looks back at inspiring interviews with LGBT people and allies “who stood up, spoke out and made a difference in the fight for full LGBT equality.”
04/03/12
Last week, transgender advocate Alexis Rivera passed away from complications related to HIV. Rivera was 34 years old and worked as Policy Advocate at the Transgender Law Center in San Francisco since 2007. GLAAD offers deepest condolences to her friends, family, and all who loved her.
04/02/12
In the latest episode of the IN THE LIFE, the first national LGBT-issue oriented television program brings the lives of transgender youth and their families into focus. The episode highlights the stories of eight transgender and gender non-conforming youth.
04/02/12
The tragic killing of Trayvon Martin is a national call to action. Our hearts go out to Trayvon’s family and friends for the loss they have experienced. We stand in solidarity with them as they demand answers and justice.
03/30/12
Today, GLAAD’s Religion, Faith, and Values Program would like to give a recap of a few of the LGBT women of faith who were highlighted on GLAAD’s blog in the last year.
03/28/12
Daniel Zamudio, the 24-year-old Chilean gay man who was left in a coma after being brutally assaulted in a park in Sa
03/28/12
Last week GLAAD and the MTPC announced the upcoming national launch of the "I AM: Trans People Speak" video campaign.
03/28/12
This Friday, March 30, LGBT advocate and ally Marsha Aizumi will be speaking at "Asian American Parents Who Love Their Queer Kids," an event being held at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York City.
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07/19/12
Freedom lovers around the world celebrated Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday, but thousands of LGBT South Africans used
07/18/12
Huffington Post launches #ThisIsWhatALesbianLooksLike hash tag to show the diversity of lesbian women.
07/17/12
Facing allegations of a sexual liaison with a female aide, Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll offered a no
07/16/12
It was a violent attack caught on videotape and posted online for those across the country to see: Four men shouting
07/12/12
It has previously been estimated that as many as 40 percent of homeless youth identify as LGBT, and a new Williams In
07/12/12
Latinos are slightly more likely than the general public to support legalizing gay marriage, according to an April p
07/11/12
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney stressed during a speech at the National Association for the
07/02/12
For years, Frank Mugisha, an Ugandan advocate for the rights of sexual minorities in Uganda, has worked tirelessly fo