Posts by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

Powerful new documentary TransMilitary wins SXSW Audience Award

March 17, 2018
by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

Groundbreaking documentary is first feature length film to receive funding from GLAAD Media Institute

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August 5, 2017
by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

How Disney is teaching valuable family lessons in an episode of 'Doc McStuffins' featuring Wanda Sykes and Portia de Rossi

This weekend, Disney broke new ground on the series Doc McStuffins, airing an episode featuring two moms as the heads of a household that learns the importance of putting a plan in place for unexpected emergencies. 

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February 11, 2017
by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

'Moonlight' snags four statues, LGBTQ talent and content shine at the NAACP Image Awards

Celebrating outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts, the 48th NAACP Image Awards aired tonight live from Pasadena, CA, and LGBTQ stories and talent were among those honored.

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February 10, 2017
by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

LGBTQ-inclusive content takes center stage at Saturday's NAACP Image Awards

The 48th NAACP Image Awards air live on Saturday night, and the acclaimed independent film Moonlight is up for awards in several categories, while a number of LGBTQ-inclusive television shows are also nomin

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October 20, 2016
by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

The White House leads America's public officials in 'going purple' to support LGBTQ youth

With a sea of staffers dressed in purple on the steps of the Old Executive Office Building in Washington DC on Thursday, The White House voiced its strong support for LGBTQ youth and took a powerful stand against bullying.

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September 12, 2016
by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

Out country superstar Ty Herndon announces new album due out 11/11

'House on Fire' will mark Herndon's first new release since coming out as gay in 2014.

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August 1, 2016
by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

All-star HIV and AIDS awareness PSA set to begin airing across the nation this month

Watch the latest in GLAAD's series of PSAs in partnership with The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF), set to begin airing this month.

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July 11, 2016
by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

'Hands' tops iTunes charts in Argentina, Brazil; Orlando tribute a hit in 39 countries

Less than a week into its release, 'Hands' - the Orlando tribute single released by GLAAD and Interscope Records - has already landed atop the Argentina and Brazil iTunes charts and has made its way onto the charts in another 37 countries

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