transgender

Jen Richards

September 19, 2017

by Miranda Rosenblum, Campaigns Intern

Up and coming bi+ and transgender/non-binary leaders who are changing the world

A closer look at the newest leaders of the bisexual+ and transgender/non-binary community.

Photo credit: Ben Esner

July 12, 2017

by Nick Adams, Director of Transgender Representation

GLAAD talks to Brian Michael from OWN's Queen Sugar

"Queen Sugar" created the role this trans actor has been waiting for.

Photo credit: Adam Bouska

June 20, 2017

by Joshua Hunt, Communications Intern

Models Isis King, Laith Ashley, Arisce Wanzer Go Bold and Celebrate Pride Month

In keeping with AT&T's Live Proud campaign's “We Are Bold” theme, the cast of groundbreaking reality television series, Strut, have taken part with a series of photos captured by Adam Bouska.

GLAAD

April 14, 2017

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

VIDEO: Texas students speak out, take action against anti-transgender SB6 bill

“The possibility of having someone draw a gun on me because they think I’m in the wrong bathroom is really terrifying.”

PHOTO CREDIT: A24

February 11, 2017

by Zeke Stokes, Chief Programs Officer

'Moonlight' snags four statues, LGBTQ talent and content shine at the NAACP Image Awards

Celebrating outstanding achievements and performances of people of color in the arts, the 48th NAACP Image Award

Photo credit: Mic

December 8, 2016

by Alex Schmider, Associate Director, Transgender Representation

Groundbreaking Mic story "Unerased" investigates transgender murder cases

Mic has published "Unerased: Counting Transgender Lives," a project looking at the epidemic of trans murders in America, written by journalist Meredith Talusan, a trans woman of color.

Photo credit: GLAAD

November 9, 2016

by Alex Schmider, Associate Director, Transgender Representation

2016 was the deadliest year on record for transgender people

With 27 transgender people killed, 2016 was the most deadly year on record in the United States for transgender people.

Photo Credit: Abraham Troen

November 4, 2016

by Alfredo Hernandez, Spanish Language & Latino Media Intern

Finding Home: Web series chronicles LGBTQ refugees

Finding Home is a documentary web series following LGBTQ immigrants seeking asylum in Los Angeles. The series is directed by Abraham Troen, a Davis Peace Prize winner who has worked on previous film projects promoting human rights.The series chronicles the difficulties of belonging in a society where love and acceptance are conditional.