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Stories that show how athletes, teams, leagues, and journalists who cover the world of sports are dealing with LGBT-related issues

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April 30, 2020

by Rey Tang, GLAAD Campus Ambassador

Discovering and celebrating my trans identity through Ultimate Frisbee

I had finally found a home.

YouTube

January 31, 2020

by Rich Ferraro, Chief Communications Officer

WATCH NOW: Record Number of LGBTQ Super Bowl Ads with Lil Nas X, Jonathan Van Ness, Lilly Singh, Katie Sowers, Trace Lysette, Isis King, Emily Hampshire, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, World Cup Champs and Drag Race Alumni

This post will be updated as additional LGBTQ-inclusive ads are announced.

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Queerty.com

January 30, 2020

by Jonathan Torres

Queerties 2020: The GLAAD Media Institute takes over awards season

Queerty.com announced nominees for their annual Queerties for 2020 and there are several GLAAD Media Institute alumni and staff members among the ranks!

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October 18, 2019

by GLAAD

Major League Baseball supports LGBTQ youth in a big way and the New York Yankees welcome GLAAD Campus Ambassadors to Aaron Judge’s Chambers for Spirit Day

Learn how Major League Baseball took the lead on inclusion and support for LGBTQ youth on Spirit Day.

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September 13, 2019

by Donny MacDonell, Entertainment Research & Analysis Intern

The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Hustlers’ film released; ‘Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!’ release date and trailer; new music from Halsey, Tegan & Sara, Lil Nas X, Wrabel; and more!

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.

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July 29, 2019

by Zipi Diamond, GLAAD Campus Ambassador

Honest storytelling: A conversation with GLAAD Award nominee Katie Barnes on trans inclusion in sports

By demonstrating how local policies affect these two high schoolers, “They are the Champions” investigates how different states and athletic associations restrict transgender students’ inclusion in sports.

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March 4, 2019

by Spencer Harvey, Communications & Campaigns Coordinator

Los Angeles Football Club & GLAAD Partner to Ensure Safety for All Fans During LAFC Soccer Matches; New Video Calls Out Anti-LGBTQ Slurs

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) announced in a

LAFC, THE 3252 INDEPENDENT SUPPORTERS UNION AND GLAAD TEAM UP TO ENSURE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL FANS

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), The 3252 Independent Supporters Union and GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization are teaming up to ensure an inclusive, welcoming and safe experience for all fans at LAFC home games in 2019.

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February 22, 2019

by Aria Tejano

GLAAD Media Institute alumni shine a spotlight on sports, sex, gender, suicide prevention, and discrimination in the classroom

The GLAAD Media Institute has trained nearly 7500 advocates and activists around the globe to equip them with GLAAD’s

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September 14, 2018

by Halley Fine, GLAAD Campus Ambassador

Navigating college as an LGBTQ+ athlete

I want to reach out to other gay athletes so that they know it is okay and that people will accept them.

Sports

Discovering and celebrating my trans identity through Ultimate Frisbee

WATCH NOW: Record Number of LGBTQ Super Bowl Ads with Lil Nas X, Jonathan Van Ness, Lilly Singh, Katie Sowers, Trace Lysette, Isis King, Emily Hampshire, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, World Cup Champs and Drag Race Alumni

This post will be updated as additional LGBTQ-inclusive ads are announced.

Queerties 2020: The GLAAD Media Institute takes over awards season

Major League Baseball supports LGBTQ youth in a big way and the New York Yankees welcome GLAAD Campus Ambassadors to Aaron Judge’s Chambers for Spirit Day

The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Hustlers’ film released; ‘Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!’ release date and trailer; new music from Halsey, Tegan & Sara, Lil Nas X, Wrabel; and more!

Honest storytelling: A conversation with GLAAD Award nominee Katie Barnes on trans inclusion in sports

Los Angeles Football Club & GLAAD Partner to Ensure Safety for All Fans During LAFC Soccer Matches; New Video Calls Out Anti-LGBTQ Slurs

LAFC, THE 3252 INDEPENDENT SUPPORTERS UNION AND GLAAD TEAM UP TO ENSURE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL FANS

LAFC, THE 3252 INDEPENDENT SUPPORTERS UNION AND GLAAD TEAM UP TO ENSURE INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL FANS

GLAAD Media Institute alumni shine a spotlight on sports, sex, gender, suicide prevention, and discrimination in the classroom

Navigating college as an LGBTQ+ athlete

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