Posts by Allison Palmer
Facebook shows that #PrideConnectsUs as its users are "feeling pride" with new rainbow icon
June 26, 2013
Now, during LGBT Pride month, Facebook users can show that they are "feeling pride" which displays a rainbow icon. Read More
January 5, 2013
2013: Time to end the wrongful blocking of LGBT websites
AMERICAblog Gay reported that their website, as well as a number of other LGBT blogs and websites including GLAAD's website, were being blocked by military computers because they are categorized as LGBT.Read More
October 18, 2012
Facebook launches new bullying awareness resource and video, kicks off participation in #SpiritDay 10/19
Just one day before participating in Spirit Day, Facebook launched a new bullying prevention resource page and a new video for Bullying Prevention Month. Read More
June 12, 2012
CEO of Ernst & Young and Boy Scouts Board Member supports ending ban on gay scouts and scout leaders
James Turley, the Global Chairman & CEO of Ernst & Young who is also a Board member of the Boy Scouts of America, issued a statement in which he disagrees with the ban on gay scouts and scout leaders and supports a proposed resolution to end the ban.Read More
June 4, 2012
Facebook, first social media company honored at #glaadawards, shares touching stories of LGBT users
This Saturday at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco, Facebook received a Special Recognition Award for its work to create a welcoming space for LGBT people. Facebook became the first social media network to receive a GLAAD Media Award.Read MoreDon't miss the intensive social media training at Creating Change 2012
If you are interested in using social media in your LGBT advocacy work, please join us for the third annual New Media Training Institute at Creating Change on Thursday, January 26 in Baltimore.Read More
October 21, 2011
Facebook goes purple for Spirit Day
In 2010 Facebook was the site of a grassroots effort to spread the word about Spirit Day, a day to honor the live
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