Posts by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Non-profits, large and small, are bringing #SpiritDay to the people

October 19, 2017

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Spirit Day is lighting up social media, television, businesses, and probably even your local community purple. However, Spirit Day is a grassroots movement, with organizations large and small participating. Local community centers, youth organizations, statewide LGBTQ organizations, and so many more are going purple.

March 22, 2017

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Stories of LGBTQ survival in Jamaica featured at SXSW

A powerful new video premiered at South by Southwest Interactive highlights the stories, struggles, and resilience of the LGBTQ community in Jamaica.

March 6, 2017

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Photos: GLAAD celebrates Sydney Mardi Gras with Australian LGBTIQ community

GLAAD wrapped up its visit to Australia marching in the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade and sharing best practices with Australian LGBTIQ organizations.

February 27, 2017

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

GLAAD moves from Melbourne to Sydney, focused on the intersection of media and the LGBTIQ movement

GLAAD’s work with the Australian LGBTIQ community continues, as we wrap up our time in Melbourne and head to Sydney.

February 22, 2017

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Global Voices: Australia kicks off with diverse LGBTIQ leaders in Melbourne

The GLAAD Global Voices journey to Australia kicked off with a series of meetings and trainings to with Melbourne’s LGBTIQ leaders to advance acceptance and support for LGBTIQ people.

February 13, 2017

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

GLAAD set to share expertise, best practices in media advocacy on upcoming Australia trip

For the next two weeks, GLAAD will be on the ground with entertainment media professionals and LGBTQ advocates.

January 31, 2017

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

28th Annual #glaadawards nominees lift up global voices

This year, several global voices are included in the GLAAD Media Awards nominees. These nominees bring visibility and understanding to the challenges and triumphs of LGBTQ people across the globe.