people of color

April 14, 2012

Petition CeCe McDonald's Arrest

Momentum is building as the hearing and trial for CeCe McDonald approaches in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The community is encouraged to attend the hearing scheduled for April 24. CeCe was the victim of a violent transphobic and racist assault during the summer of 2011.

April 4, 2012

by Melanie Simangan

GLAAD Hosts Panel and Training at the National Queer People of Color Conference

March 26, 2012

by Marcus Brock

Video: Russell Simmons & LaLa Anthony Present Award to Pariah at the #glaadawards in NYC

Russell Simmons and LaLa Anthony presented Pariah with the award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

March 20, 2012

by Marcus Brock

Russell Simmons to Present at GLAAD Media Awards

Russell Simmons will present the GLAAD Media Award for “Outstanding Film – Limited Release” at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York.

March 15, 2012

by Kimberley McLeod, GLAAD's Communities of African Descent Media Field Strategist

The Audre Lorde Project Celebrates its 15 Year Anniversary

In November 1996, the Audre Lorde Project (ALP) found a home in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn. Since then and for the past 15 years ALP has helped LGBT people of color and allies in New York City and beyond.

February 28, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Guest Post: LGBT Black Feminist Legacies in Publishing

Alexis Pauline Gumbs, founder of BrokenBeautiful Press and co-founder of the Mobile Homecoming Project, writes about the legacies of June Jordan and Audre Lorde who spoke up in the face racism, sexism, and homophobia in publishing and in their communities.

February 13, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

"Brother Outsiders": Bayard Rustin and Beyond

Today, on the GLAAD blog, we are taking the time to highlight the life of Bayard Rustin, as well as the lives of other 'brother outsiders' from our history, who dealt with both racism and homophobia as they paved the way for others.

February 8, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

With GLAAD's Help, Media Coverage of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Gets it Right

Yesterday, people around the country observed National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). In an effort to elevate the conversation around the important issues that this day addresses, GLAAD helped place articles at several media outlets.

February 1, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

LGBT-Inclusive Events Commemorating Black History Month

GLAAD encourages everyone to spread the word and support their local events that celebrate Black History Month and National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, including those that are LGBT-inclusive.

February 1, 2012

by Kimberley McLeod, GLAAD's Communities of African Descent Media Field Strategist

TheGrio Recognizes Trans Advocate Janet Mock

In honor of Black History Month, theGrio reflects on black America’s past as well as America’s future. On this year’s theGrio’s 100, the website recognizes Janet Mock, trans advocate and People.com editor.

people of color

Petition CeCe McDonald's Arrest

GLAAD Hosts Panel and Training at the National Queer People of Color Conference

Video: Russell Simmons & LaLa Anthony Present Award to Pariah at the #glaadawards in NYC

Russell Simmons to Present at GLAAD Media Awards

The Audre Lorde Project Celebrates its 15 Year Anniversary

Guest Post: LGBT Black Feminist Legacies in Publishing

"Brother Outsiders": Bayard Rustin and Beyond

With GLAAD's Help, Media Coverage of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Gets it Right

LGBT-Inclusive Events Commemorating Black History Month

TheGrio Recognizes Trans Advocate Janet Mock

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