Posts by Brian Pacheco, Associate Director of Communications, Media Awards
The Asian Pride Project: Highlighting Mothers and Grandmothers of LGBT Asian-Americans
Through their bravery and courage, Asian-American moms and grandmas are inspiring more conversation among Asian-American families about accepting LGBT members. Read More
April 16, 2013
GLAAD and LGBT Groups Affirm Commitment to Fair and Humane Reform for All Immigrants
GLAAD has joined with fellow LGBT advocacy organizations to endorse a set of principles in support of fair and humane immigration reform. Many organizations are expected to sign on. Read More
April 10, 2013
LGBT Groups Stand In Solidarity for Immigration Reform
Today April 10 is National Immigration Day of Action, a day where organizations and advocates across the country march to pressure Congress to pass fair and humane comprehensive immigration reform, and over 25 LGBT organizations are standing in solidarity.Read More
Fher of Mexican Rock Group Maná Sends Moving Message Supporting Gay Couples
On April 2, the lead singer of hugely popular Mexican rock band Maná sent an incredibly moving and heart-felt message of love, respect, and understanding when it comes to full recognition for gay couples to the band's nearly 8 million followers on Facebook.Read More
LGBT Community: Come #Out4Citizenship to Support Undocumented Immigrants
To continue the momentum that many LGBT documented immigrant activists created, today the Center for American Progress launched out4citizenship.org to increase support among the LGBT community and its allies for a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.Read More
Beautiful and Out! Openly Lesbian Contestant on Univision Show Talks About Her Orientation
In her audition for Univision beauty-pageant reality series Nuestra Belleza Latina, Karina Hermosillo came out as a proud and openly lesbian Latina. And live on-air on last night's episode Karina wept as she spoke on the phone with her partner.Read More
Hold Alaska Representative Don Young Accountable for Anti-Latino Comments
Following public outcry after U.S. Representative Don Young (R-AK) used a racial slur to describe immigrant farm workers during a radio interview this week, Young issued what many are considering a half-hearted apology. Read More
February 20, 2013
Latino Health Organization BIENESTAR Launches Campaign to Eradicate Homophobia
Southern-California based Latino health and social services organization BIENESTAR has launched its latest public education campaign to promote acceptance and support and eradicate homophobia.Read More
