GLAAD released its 11th annual Studio Responsibility Index today and for the first time, the report includes theatrical releases from major streaming studios like Apple+ and Amazon Studios. The report looks at several categories, including diverse representation of LGBTQ+ characters, screen time and whether the characters pass the Vito Russo Test. According to GLAAD, the […]
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LGBTQ+ media ‘excited’ about Press Forward national media funds
From a press release issues by News is Out New multi-million-dollar effort to focus on local news innovation and survival Members of News Is Out, a collaborative of six legacy LGBTQ+ media organizations, have expressed support and excitement about the newly announced national Press Forward effort to support local media in the United States. News […]
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Dallas Voice nominated as a finalist for LION media awards
News is Out member publication Dallas Voice has been announced as a finalist for the LION Local Journalism Award in the category of Collaboration of the Year. This recognition is a result of Dallas Voice’s integral role in co-founding and participation in News Is Out, a pioneering LGBTQ+ news collaborative incubated by Local Media Association. […]
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News is Good: Wilson Cruz to lead GLSEN board, eharmony expands inclusive features and more
Our weekly column, News is Good, features positive news about the LGBTQ+ community. Too much of what we see in mainstream media coverage focuses on the challenges we face and not the celebrations. Here are a few things we’re excited about this week. eharmony becomes more inclusive for LGBTQ+ users. In collaboration with GLAAD, online […]
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Wildfang and Darcelle XV’s Drag-A-Thon earns a Guinness World Record
Portland, Oregon just made LGBTQ+ history and raised nearly $300,000 for charity simultaneously. Queer-owned apparel company Wildfang teamed up with legendary drag club Darcelle XV to put on Drag-A-Thon July 10-12, a record-breaking 48-hour continuous drag show benefitting Trevor Project and bringing attention to the “criminalization of drag in 15+ states across the U.S.” The show took place at the Darrell […]
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Take Up Space co-founders reach for community-building possibilities
Two Chicagoans are working to bring a new business—one part coffee shop, one part co-working space, one-part events venue—centering Black and queer identities to Lake View. Co-founder M. Rashaad Barnett said he envisions the business, to be named Take Up Space, as “a leader in co-working and community that defies the need for barriers of […]
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Artificial intelligence and its impact on the LGBTQ+ community
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives has been revolutionary and much more rapid than anyone could have predicted, especially in the last few months with the launch of ChatGPT and similar applications. It has streamlined, automated, and started to change numerous sectors of society, but this rapid technological advancement has many […]
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Target to pull select Pride merchandise in response to anti-LGBTQ+ backlash
This article has been updated to include new information. Target announced this morning via a press release that they would be removing certain items from their 2023 Pride collection. The statement reads: “For more than a decade, Target has offered an assortment of products aimed at celebrating Pride Month. Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve […]
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10 lesbian bars where you can celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week
The week of April 24-30 is Lesbian Visibility Week. It’s a time when lesbians, who comprise about 14% of the LGBTQ+ community, are celebrated. What better way to celebrate than by heading out to support one of the remaining two dozen lesbian bars in the country? Not within driving distance of these bars? For more […]
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News is Good: Seattle Kraken & Dallas Stars show their Pride, a sweet proposal and more
Welcome to our weekly column, News is Good, where we feature positive news about the LGBTQ+ community. Too much of what we see in mainstream media coverage focuses on the challenges we face and not the celebrations. Here are a few things we’re excited about this week. https://www.tiktok.com/@seattlekraken/video/7215706756293414186 The Seattle Kraken and Dallas Stars donned their rainbow colors […]
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GLAAD reports failing grades for major social platforms regarding LGBTQ+ safety
As anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and hate continue to escalate online, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation released its second annual Social Media Safety Index this week. According to GLAAD, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok received failing grades for not providing “LGBTQ safety, privacy, and expression,” the report said. In May 2021, GLAAD released its […]
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New report shows support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in small business
MetLife and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently teamed up to survey small business owners on their feelings about LGBTQ+ topics and inclusion and the results were encouraging. Business owners were asked a variety of questions from importance of diversity and inclusion to whether they were actively working to recruit LGBTQ+ employees. Seventy-seven percent of […]