transgender women of color

July 29, 2013

Snapshots of our work: Trans representation, ENDA info, HIV discrimination

Wonder what we’re up to at GLAAD? Be sure to check out GLAAD's Blog each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment and online media.

July 23, 2013

by Mari Haywood

Update: Diamond Williams, Transgender Woman Murdered In Philadelphia

An arrest has been in the case surrounding Diamond Williams, a transgender women in Philadelphia. Tonight a Speak Out and Vigil is being held in her honor.

July 22, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

GLAAD working to correct media coverage of trans woman murdered in Philadelphia

This past weekend, GLAAD learned that local Philadelphia media sensationalized and inaccurately reported on the murder of a trans woman of color, using the wrong name and pronouns and including irrelevant information about her past.

July 16, 2013

by Natalie Meier

Laverne Cox and "Orange is the New Black" Get Rave Reviews

"Orange Is The New Black," a new original series from Netflix, is garnering rave reviews and abundant praise for addressing a myriad of issues -- all within the confines of prison walls.

March 21, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

A Year Later, #girlslikeus Have Much More To Say

#girlslikeus, the hashtag created by trans activist and writer Janet Mock, has reached its one-year anniversary!

February 13, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Transgender Model And Designer Isis King Debuts Fashion Collection

On Monday, February 11, transgender fashion designer, actress and former America's Next Top Model star Isis King debuted her much-anticipated collection titled, "The Goldest winter Ever," in New York.

January 11, 2013

by Nick Adams, Director of Transgender Representation

'Anderson Live' Interview with Transgender Pageant Contest Relies on Irrelevant, Offensive Questions

Today "Anderson Live" featured Kylan Arianna Wenzel, a trans woman competing in the Miss California USA pageant. Unfortunately, Cooper's co-host asked irrelevant and offensive questions.