GLAAD Southern Stories

Photo Credit: P.R.I.D.E. Portraits

September 14, 2016

Orlando shooting inspires Houston photographer to create 'Pride Portraits'

In the wake of the mass shooting in Orlando this past June, photographer Eric Schell "was at a loss for words, feelings and an understanding as to why we as a community are sometimes treated like non-humans." In response, Schell created a project titled "P.R.I.D.E. Portraits: Photographs Representing Individuals Deserving Equality".

GLAAD

June 21, 2016

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

GLAAD postpones Southern Stories Summer Tour of Florida to focus on Orlando

Out of respect for the tragedy and in order to keep our resources focused on supporting victims, survivors, families and the organizations supporting them, GLAAD is postponing our previously scheduled Southern Stories Summer Tour of Florida.

GLAAD

April 13, 2016

by Annette Covrigaru, Programs Intern

GLAAD draws media attention to Tennessee anti-LGBT bills

After GLAAD's press conference in Nashville yesterday, Tennessee's anti-LGBT legislation has become more visible in the news

GLAAD

April 11, 2016

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

PHOTOS: GLAAD in Nashville, calls on music industry to take a stand against discriminatory bills

GLAAD and the Tennessee Equality Project gathered in Nashville with Actor and musician Chris Carmack, singer-songwriter and producer Desmond Child, and Tennessee-based LGBT advocates to call on the country music industry to take a stand against discriminatory bills currently pending in Tennessee, which threaten the rights and safety of LGBT people.

Brandiilyn Dear

April 6, 2016

by Mackenzie Harte, Coordinator, Education & Training

PHOTOS: Hundreds of voices Mississippi Gov. Bryant ignored by signing HB 1523 into law

"I am your neighbor, Governor Bryant, and I am a lesbian. I am Mississippi, and we all deserve the same rights."

GLAAD

April 1, 2016

by Mackenzie Harte, Coordinator, Education & Training

Eyes on Mississippi Governor: anti-LGBT HB 1523 passes legislature

Mississippi's House Bill 1523 has passed the Mississippi legislature and will be sent to Governor Phil Bryant

Brandiilyne Dear

March 31, 2016

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Mississippi pastor speaks out, says #NOHB1523

The faith-filled and personal statement speaks to the experience of being an LGBT Christian woman in Mississippi and the harmful impact HB 1523 would have, not just on the community, but on the state as a whole.

GLAAD

March 30, 2016

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Mississippi may pass 'license to discriminate' law today

HB 1523 "creates sweeping exemptions allowing people and businesses to discriminate against transgender people and same-sex couples based on their religious or moral beliefs."

GLAAD

March 28, 2016

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

'License to discriminate' bill in GA to be vetoed

Nathan Deal, the governor of Georgia has said that he will veto Georgia’s HB757, which would have allowed any person or faith-based organization (including nonprofits, charities, schools, universities, and hospitals) to cite “religious beliefs” as justification to discriminate against others, including LGBT Georgians. House Bill 757 was quickly passed without warning on March 17.