The Asian Pride Project: Highlighting Mothers and Grandmothers of LGBT Asian-Americans
Through their bravery and courage, Asian-American moms and grandmas are inspiring more conversation among Asian-American families about accepting LGBT members.
people of color
May 2, 2013
Cleveland city council member demands the murder of Cemia Dove be treated as a hate crime
A Cleveland City Council member wants the murder of Cemia "Ce Ce" Dove investigated as a hate crime. "Too often we lose loved ones because of fear or hate. Violence should not be tolerated against anyone regardless of race, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation."
February 19, 2013
by Mari Haywood
TPOCC: Advocating for Trans People of Color During Black History Month and All Year Long
The Trans People of Color Coalition (TPOCC) is a 3 year old non for profit organization founded by attorney, professor and activist Kylar Broadus. TPOCC is the only national social justice organization that promotes the interest of trans people of color. GLAAD, during the month of February, sat down with Kylar to discuss the current and future projects of TPOCC.
January 11, 2013
National Youth Pride Services Launches 'Black & Gay at HBCU's' Series
National Youth Pride Services featured an essay by Brian Alston Carter, an alumnus of the HBCU Morehouse College in Atlanta.
November 21, 2012
Commemorating Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20 that honors the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
November 7, 2012
Mark Takano Makes History as First Openly Gay Asian American Elected to Congress
In a night of many historic firsts, California Democrat Mark Takano made history by becoming the first openly gay person of color to be elected to Congress. He is also the state’s first openly gay federal lawmaker, representing the state’s highly contested 41st District in Riverside County.
November 6, 2012
Unprecedented Black and Latino Support for Marriage Expected on Election Day
For citizens who are casting votes today in four states – Maryland, Maine, Minnesota and Washington – there is a chance that at least one of those contests will make history as it becomes the first in the nation where voters approve marriage equality at the ballot box and for the first time, minority voters may tip the balance in favor of marriage equality.
November 5, 2012
by Marcus Brock
Harvard Welcomes Writer and Activist, Darnell Moore
Author and Activist Darnell Moore will speak at Harvard University on queer thought and people of color as a part of their Audre Lorde Human Rights series.
November 5, 2012
by Marcus Brock
Black Churches and Voters Continue to Support a Vote FOR Question 6
GLAAD discusses the support that black churches and pastors have given to the movement for marriage equality.
October 30, 2012
by Marcus Brock
14-year-old arrested in the killing of gay youth Terrance Wright
Arrest of a 14-year-old youth was charged with murder for Terrance's Wright's death, a gay teen, who was slain near his high school in the Southside end of Chicago.
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