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Ghanaian promoter Kinto brutally attacked, celebrities speak out against...
Earlier this week, a Ghanaian music and events promoter, nicknamed Kinto, was brutally attacked in Accra, Ghana. He is accused of being gay, an identity that is criminalized in Ghana.In an act of...
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WATCH: Jamal gets a new love interest in exclusive #Empire clip
FOX's hit musical drama Empire is introducing a potential new love interest for singer-songwriter Jamal Lyon (Jussie Smollett). Last week, Jamal and his previous boyfriend Michael broke up after...
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GUEST POST: Because our stories are also our weapons
Charles Stephens is the Director of Counter Narrative and co-editor of the anthology Black Gay Genius: Answering Joseph Beam’s Call. He has over 10 years experience developing innovative community...
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LGBT athletes share their stories in trailer for SXSW documentary 'Out to Win'
The new documentary Out to Win, which premieres at the film, music and interactive tech festival SXSW next month, has released its first trailer featuring out sports stars including Jason Collins,...
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Facebook expands gender options to include free-form field
Facebook today announced that it will expand gender options to include a free-form field. Now, if a user doesn't identify with any of the gender options listed on Facebook, they can simply write in...
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CW's 'The 100' reveals that lead character Clarke is bisexual
The CW's post-apocalyptic drama The 100 last night revealed that series lead Clarke (Eliza Taylor) is bisexual when she shared a kiss with warrior Lexa (Alycia Debnam Carey). The series takes place 97...
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The value of LGBT equality in the workplace
Despite the progress made towards LGBT workplace equality, millions of Americans today go to work fearing losing their jobs because of who they are or who they love. No current federal law protects...
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Congratulations! Tiq Milan selected for Ace Hotel's Beyond Measure
Congratulations to Tiq Milan for being selected for Ace Hotel's Beyond Measure contest. In addition to his work at GLAAD, Milan has contributed his work to many projects and publications, such as Trans...
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GLAAD and partners release guide for talking about HIV and AIDS in the media
The reality of HIV and AIDS has evolved in the United States since it was first brought to public consciousness in the 1980s. While we have seen significant progress on prevention and treatment, public...
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US State Department advances LGBT equality globally with first Special Envoy...
Today, GLAAD was honored to be included in a welcome reception for Randy Berry, the first person appointed as The US State Department's Special Enjoy for LGBT Persons. This historic step taken by the...
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The GLAAD Wrap: Lady Gaga joins 'American Horror Story'; Bessie Smith biopic...
Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend. 1) The Queen Latifah-starring biopic...
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Jeffrey Marsh and other Vine users tell LGBT youth they've #GotYourBack
Vine star Jeffrey Marsh  has been busy building a community of followers dedicated to being true to themselves and embracing who they are. With over 200k followers and over 125 million views on their...
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Must-See LGBT TV 3/1-7: 'Downton Abbey' season finale, 'Newlyweds' special...
Grab the remote, set your DVR or queue up your streaming service of choice! GLAAD is bringing you the highlights in LGBT on TV this week. Check back every Sunday for up-to-date coverage in...
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WATCH: Vine users join Jeffrey Marsh to tell LGBT youth they've #GotYourBack
This weekend, Vine star Jeffrey Marsh pledged that they've #GotYourBack in a recent video.GLAAD's #GotYourBack campaign is a way for LGBT people and allies to pledge that they are supporters of the...
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Eric Holder puts Justice Department on the right side of marriage equality...
Today, USA Today published an op-ed by Attorney General Eric Holder, noting that the Department of Justice will be filing a brief with the US Supreme Court, opposing statewide bans on marriage equality...
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Discriminatory bills across the country would punish transgender people using...
A series of bills and ordinances have been introduced before city councils and legislatures in several states which seek to bar transgender individuals from using the bathroom which correlates to their...
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Erskine College releases anti-gay position that will inform "institutional...
Last week, the Board of Trustees at Erskine College, a Christian liberal arts school associated with the Presbyterian Church in Due West, South Carolina, released a discriminatory statement claiming...
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Kerry Washington to receive Vanguard Award at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media...
GLAAD announced it will honor Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Kerry Washington at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on March 21, 2015. The GLAAD Media...
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ABC Family's 'The Fosters' breaks new ground with Jude and Connor kiss
ABC Family's hit drama The Fosters, about a lesbian couple raising their mix of biological, foster, and adopted children, last night featured a sweet kiss between Jude Adams Foster (the Fosters'...
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Outfest Fusion 2015 announces lineup and honorees, tickets available now
Outfest Fusion, an LGBT people of color Film Festival, celebrates its 12th year of sharing and showcasing LGBT-inclusive stories this month. Outfest Fusion runs March 13 and 14 at the Egyptian Theatre...
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