Posts by Claire Pires, Video and News Strategist
All Access: GLAAD launches new online video series, kicks off with Laverne Cox
October 17, 2014
GLAAD: All Access is an online series featuring news-makers, hit-makers, and people making a difference. For the premiere episode, host Claire Pires, sits down with Laverne Cox.Read More
October 16, 2014
iHeartRadio goes purple for #spiritday
iHeartRadio decorated their entire website in purple by changing their header and the skin of the website. They made their logo purple to show support as well. Read More
October 16, 2014
MSNBC is dedicated to #spiritday; hosts Twitter chat with GLAAD President
MSNBC took part in Spirit Day all day long with on-air segments dedicated to Spirit Day in addition to a popular Twitter chat with GLAAD's President, several articles, and op-eds.Read More
October 16, 2014
VIDEO: Laverne Cox lights the Empire State Building purple for #spiritday
The Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox lit the iconic Empire State Building purple for Spirit Day. This is the first time that the world's most famous office building went purple for Spirit Day in a stand against bullying. Read More
October 15, 2014
VIDEO: LGBT youth share stories with GLAAD about being bullied
The Hetrick-Martin Institute is a nonprofit organization that serves the needs of LGBT youth. GLAAD visited its location in downtown New York City and interviewed LGBT young people about being bullied.
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October 12, 2014
Matthew Shepard: His legacy continues
Even after sixteen years, the name and story of Matthew Shepard, carved into American history and whose murder represented a watershed moment that forever changed the conversation about the LGBT experience, not only still resonates but also continues to have impact.Read More
October 8, 2014
EXCLUSIVE: GLAAD talks to South Carolina's Colleen Condon
GLAAD interviewed Charleston County Councilwoman Colleen Condon minutes after Colleen and her fiancee Nichols Bleckley filled out a marriage license form and pay their $70 fee and received the first same sex marriage license to be granted in Charleston County.Read More
October 7, 2014
AMPLIFIED: LGBT Voices in Advertising highlights inclusive ads
During the 11th annual Advertising Week, GLAAD, Omnicom Group, and Ketel One Vodka presented AMPLIFIED: LGBT Voices in Advertising to celebrate this year's groundbreaking LGBT-inclusive advertising at the Microsoft Stage in Times Square.Read More