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Media Releases

2009

During our Web site transition, the Media Release archive for years prior to 2009 may be unavailable or in a format that is difficult to read. Please accept our apologies as we work to build out the archive.

November

• GLAAD Announces Allison Palmer as new Director of Digital Initiatives - November 20, 2009
• GLAAD Partners with Our Families Count to Promote LGBT Visibility in the U.S. Census - November 10, 2009
• Statement by GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios on 2009 Election Results in Maine, Washington and Kalamazoo, Mich.- November 4, 2009

October

• Mexican Actress Lucia Mendez to Receive GLAAD Media Award in Mexico City for LGBT Advocacy Work - October 30, 2009
• Statement from Jarrett Barrios on Passage of The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act - October 28, 2009
• GLAAD National Board of Directors Elects New Officers, Member - October 19, 2009
• GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios speaks to the crowd at the National Equality March at the U.S. Capitol - October 11, 2009
• GLAAD Statement on Nomination of David Huebner as U.S. Ambasador to New Zealand and Samoa - October 8, 2009

September

• GLAAD Announces Nominees, Special Honorees for 1st GLAAD Media Awards in Advertising Presented by Southwest Airlines - September 14, 2009
• GLAAD Receives Apology from Lil Mama Following Comments Regarding Transgender Contestant on “America’s Best Dance Crew” - September 2, 2009

August

• Statement from Incoming GLAAD President on the Passing of Sen. Edward Kennedy - August 26, 2009

July

• HBO Ranks Highest in Third Annual "GLAAD Network Responsibility Index" - July 27, 2009
• GLAAD Statement on Guilty Verdict in Killing of Lateisha Green - July 17, 2009
• Statement From Incoming GLAAD President on Brüno - July 10, 2009
• GLAAD Names Dannie Tillman as Director of Field & Community Media - July 2, 2009
• GLAAD Responde a Insultos Anti-Gay y Anti-Transgénero de Actriz-Bailarina Niurka Marcos - July 1, 2009

June

• Statement from GLAAD on Perez Hilton’s Apology for Using Anti-Gay Slur - June 25, 2009
• UPDATE: Statement from GLAAD on Perez Hilton’s Use of Anti-Gay Slur - June 24, 2009
• Statement from GLAAD on Perez Hilton’s Use of Anti-Gay Slur - June 22, 2009
• Board of Directors Names Jarrett Barrios as President of GLAAD - June 17, 2009
• KRXQ Hosts Rob Williams and Arnie States Apologize for Dehumanizing and Defamatory Comments Advocating Child Abuse of Transgender Children - June 11, 2009
• GLAAD Statement Regarding Chaz Bono’s Decision to Come Out as Transgender - June 11, 2009
• GLAAD Statement on Adam Lambert's Interview with Rolling Stone - June 9, 2009
• GLAAD National Board of Directors Elects New Members - June 9, 2009
• Hosts of Rob, Arnie & Dawn in the Morning Plan Special Broadcast on Transgender Issues - June 8, 2009
• GLAAD Applauds New Hampshire’s Extension of Marriage Equality to Gay and Lesbian Couples - June 3, 2009

May

• National LGBT Organizations Joint Statement on Why the Ballot Box and Not the Courts Should Be the Next Step on Marriage in California 
  - May 27, 2009
• GLAAD Expresses Deep Disappointment in Prop 8 Decision 
  - May 26, 2009
• GLAAD expresa su más sincera desilusión sobre la decisión emitida para mantener en efecto la Proposición 8  - May 26, 2009
• Statement by Friends & Family of Rodger McFarlane on his Death - May 18, 2009
• Chad Allen, Dustin Lance Black, Geoff Callan & Mike Shaw Honored at 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by IBM  - May 11, 2009
• GLAAD Announces Launch of Advertising Media Program - May 8, 2009
• GLAAD Applauds Maine's Extension of Marriage Equality to Same-Sex 
  - May 6, 2009

April

• Dustin Lance Black to Receive Special Recognition Award at 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by IBM in San Francisco - April 30, 2009
• GLAAD Condemns, Urges Media to Spotlight Rep. Virginia Foxx's Claim That Hate Crime Murder of Matthew Shepard Was "A Hoax" - April 29, 2009
• GLAAD Statement on Angie Zapata Murder Verdict  - April 22, 2009
• GLAAD Responds to Media Coverage of Miss USA Controversy  - April 21, 2009
• Kathy Griffin, Bishop Gene Robinson, Milk, Desperate Housewives, The New Adventures of Old Christine, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Aquí y Ahora Honored at 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by IBM - April 19, 2009
• List of Award Recipients: 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles  - April 18, 2009
• GLAAD Receives $300,000 Strategic Software Grant from Microsoft - April 16, 2009
• GLAAD Unveils All-New Public Education Campaign Urging Straight Allies to Take a Stand for LGBT Equality - April 14, 2009
• GLAAD and ABSOLUT® VODKA Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership - April 14, 2009
• GLAAD Urges Media to Shine Spotlight on Impact of Anti-LGBT Language - April 9, 2009
• GLAAD Applauds Vermont Marriage Vote - April 7, 2009
• GLAAD Applauds Iowa Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage - April 3, 2009

March

• Tyra Banks, Suze Orman Honored at 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by IBM - March 29, 2009
• List of Award Recipients: 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards - March 28, 2009
• Lista de Ganadores de la 20a Edicion los Premios GLAAD: Marriott Marquis en Nueva York, 28 - March 28, 2009
• Kathy Griffin, Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson to Be Honored at 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by IBM - March 18, 2009
• GLAAD Announces Search for Organization's Next President - March 13, 2009
• Tyra Banks and Suze Orman to be Honored at 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by IBM in New York - March 11, 2009
• GLAAD National Board of Directors Elects New Members - March 2, 2009

February

• Chad Allen to Receive Davidson/Valentini Award; Chelsea Handler to Host 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by IBM in San Francisco - February 27, 2009
• Statement by GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano on resignation of James Dobson as chairman of Focus on the Family - February 27, 2009
• GLAAD Responds to Anti-Gay Remarks Made by Colorado Senator - February 24, 2009
• GLAAD Applauds Oscar Wins for Milk, Vicky Cristina Barcelona - February 22, 2009
• Statement by GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano on Utah State Senator Buttars Anti-Gay Remarks - February 20, 2009
• Statement From Neil G. Giuliano on New York Post Editorial Cartoon by Sean Delonas - February 20, 2009
• Statement by GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano on All My Children's Landmark Wedding - February 13, 2009
• GLAAD Receives $33,000 Contribution from AT&T - February 10, 2009
• GLAAD and Queer Lounge Congratulate Award Winning LGBT Films & Filmmakers at Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals - February 9, 2009
• National Black Justice Coalition and the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Host “Knocking Down the Door: Black LGBT Images in Media” - February 5, 2009
• Super Bowl Ad Featuring Gay Family Rejected by KNBC - February 2, 2009
• Statement by GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano on the Removal of Offensive ESPN Promotional Ad - February 2, 2009

January

• GLAAD Announces Resignation of President Neil G. Giuliano - January 28, 2009
• Nominados de Medios en Español de la 20a Edición de los Premios GLAAD - January 27, 2009
• GLAAD Announces Nominees, Special Honoreesfor 20th Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented by IBM - January 27, 2009
• Los Angeles Affiliate KABC-TV to Air Rejected Ad With Gay Family - January 23, 2009
• GLAAD Congratulates Milk, Vicky Cristina Barcelona on Academy Award® Nominations - January 22, 2009
• Statement by Neil Giuliano on the Exclusion of Bishop Gene Robinson from the HBO Broadcast of the Inaugural Celebration - January 20, 2009
• Statement by GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano on the Rev. Gene Robinson’s Participation in Inauguration Opening Celebration - January 12, 2009
• 2009 Queer Lounge Returns to Sundance With VIP Events and Panels Addressing Proposition 8 and LGBT Films - January 9, 2009
• GLAAD Identifies Worst Anti-Gay Defamation of 2008 - January 7, 2009