Sports

Photo credit Change.org

September 14, 2016

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

North Carolina loses Atlantic Coast Conference championships because of HB2

Following a Change.org petition, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced that it will move out of North Carolina in response to the discriminatory law, HB2.

Foter

August 3, 2016

by Olivia Zayas Ryan, Programs Intern

Don't forget about Brazilian LGBT issues during Rio Olympics coverage

As the 2016 Summer Olympics begin in Rio this week, GLAAD is calling on media outlets to include the many issues facing the LGBT community in Brazil while reporting on the events

"Fair Play" by Cyd Zeigler

July 6, 2016

by Katerina Núñez, Spirit Day Intern

Sports writer Cyd Zeigler releases new book on LGBT athletes

Zeigler's book covers treatment of LGBTQ athletes, touching on bullying and hazing that has surrounded, and continues to surround, LGBTQ athletes, specifically in high school and college, while weaving in stories of LGBT athletes and allies such as Michael Irvin, Fallon Fox, and Michael Sam, among others.

Photo Credit: Pulse

June 16, 2016

by Tara Shivkumar, Entertainment Media Intern

Disney, Comcast NBCUniversal, Orlando Magic and more make donations #WeAreOrlando

Many entertainment entities and professional sports organizations have donated to support those affected by this weekend's tragedy in Orlando.

Photo Credit: General Mills

April 4, 2016

by Ray Bradford, Director of Programs, Entertainment Media

Following grassroots petition, Greg Louganis makes the Wheaties box

Olympic champion Greg Louganis is finally being recognized on the legendary Wheaties cereal box. Read all about what got him there.

Raymond Braun

March 11, 2016

by Brendan Davis, Director of Digital Communications

Instagram debuts official #VisibleMe video channel for LGBT youth to express themselves

A few months ago, LGBT advocate Raymond Braun launched

October 15, 2015

by Patrick Loftus, Digital Campaigns Intern

Swish! NBA stands against bullying on #SpiritDay

Today, the NBA is going purple to show their support for LGBT youth, as the world takes a stand against bullying.

August 24, 2015

by Jorge Molina, Entertainment Media Intern

PBS web series 'First Person' sparks conversations on gender and sexuality

The PBS Digital Studios and WNET NEW York original web-series First Person explores different issues facing the LGBT community through personal narratives.