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.
People of Color
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02/01/13
While February was declared Black History Month to recognize the many accomplishments and contributions of all African Americans, the lives of black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people are often left out of the picture. During the month of February GLAAD will pay special homage to the leaders who have paved the way to make the world a better place for LGBT Americans, especailly African-Americans and other people of color.
01/29/13
GLAAD joined thousands of LGBT people and allies from around the world to convene and strategize as part of the 25th Annual Creating Change Conference. Check out our amazing work and the work of other advocates who are trying to improve the world for LGBT people.
01/28/13
Over 150 LGBT Latino advocates and allies convened at Creating Change's first-ever Latino Institute.
01/25/13
NBA star Kenneth Faried has joined One Colorado to speak out in support of civil unions legislation for same-sex couples in the state.
01/21/13
Washington DC is abuzz with inauguration activities. Among the schedule are several moments that include LGBT figures. Keep an eye out for LGBT moments.
01/21/13
Today, GLAAD joins the nation in honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. In this guest post, Rev. Irene Monroe points to Dr. King's work and political decisions as proof that the Baptist minister from Georgia supported equality and justice for all people.
01/19/13
We are excited to announce that from January 24 through 26, we will be presenting a New Media Training Institute (NMTI) and other workshops at Creating Change, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's annual LGBT organizing conference that will be taking place in Atlanta, GA this year.
01/17/13
My name is Ivan Aguilar. I am 21 years old and I live in Maryland. As someone who is a youth and who works with youth, I’m tremendously excited to attend Creating Change and the first-ever Latino Institute
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03/15/13
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office investigators have arrested a Baton Rouge man in connection with the murders of a couple whose bodies were discovered days after their deaths.
03/15/13
Regardless of where you stand on the issue, whether you think that she should be able to compete against female fighters or not, there is one fact that you can't deny about transgender mixed martial artist Fallon Fox: mentally, physically, and legally she is considered a woman.
03/15/13
Angry protesters marched from People's Park in Berkeley, Calif., to the downtown police station Wednesday to voice anger at the death of Kayla Moore, a transgender woman who died in police custody.
03/15/13
City officials are looking at how future Tet parades will be run after this year's controversy surrounding the exclusion of a gay and lesbian group.
03/14/13
Amir Dixon's recently released documentary, Friend of Essex, explores the lives of young black gay men and the struggles they face.
03/14/13
The suspect in the slaying of a mayoral candidate was released to Mississippi authorities on Wednesday, an official said.
03/14/13
A Davis man was attacked and badly beaten Sunday, and believes the crime is rooted in hate of his sexuality. “Even if you think it’s your back doorstep, it’s a scary, scary world,” said Mikey Partida.
03/12/13
The family of the man charged with killing Marco McMillilan, a gay mayoral candidate in Clarksdale, Miss., told a local news station that McMillian tried to assault the suspect and that he killed McMillian in self-defense.