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#GLAADAwards nominated documentary 'The New Black' to run at NYC's Film...
The documentary The New Black, which has been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award this year, will enjoy another theatrical run February 12-18 at New York City's Film Forum. The New Black follows African...
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NY Giants, New England Patriots, First Family, more speak in support of gay...
Michael Sam, Defensive End NFL prospect and recent graduate of the University of Missouri where he played for the Mizzou Tigers, told ESPN over the weekend that he is gay. The highly-touted draft...
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GLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, February 11, 2014
Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALKenyan LGBT community protest Uganda's proposed anti-gay bill - Gay Star NewsDad,...
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What to Watch Tuesday 2/11: A special black and white episode of 'Pretty...
Tonight catch a special black and white noir episode of Pretty Little Liars and and all new Brooklyn Nine-Nine.What to Watch: Tuesday, February 118:00pm: Pretty Little Liars, ABC Family (1 hr)...
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PHOTO: Michael Sam covers Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated announced Tuesday that Michael Sam would appear on the cover of its February 17th issue. Sports Illustrated introduced the cover in a tweet saying, "American is ready for Michael...
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Maryland teen becomes first openly gay Boy Scout to earn Eagle rank
Pascal Tessier, 17, became the first-known openly gay Boy Scout to succesfully earn the prestigious rank of 'Eagle' on Monday night, following the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) new policy that allows...
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Nigerian judge sentences gay man to 20 lashes: "He is supposed to be killed"
A Nigerian judge praised himself for showing leniency to a gay man by having him whipped 20 times on a courtroom bench. After the lashing on a courthouse bench with a leather whip by a bailiff, the...
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Sochi gay bar uneasy over Olympic spotlight
Mayak is a gay bar in Sochi Russia. Located in an alley in downtown Sochi, Mayak has no sign identifying the establishment as a gay bar. The front door is locked with security guards and a camera....
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Anastasia Smirnova is a Russian LGBT voice that needs to be heard
Anastasia Smirnova, the coordinator for a host of LGBT advocacy organizations in Russia, and one of the four activists arrested in Russia, has posted a statement on her Facebook page. She provides...
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Snapshots: Michael Sam, why immigration matters, LGBT Russians, and more
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.GLAAD...
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What to Watch Wednesday 2/12: New episode of 'Super Fun Night'
Tonight catch all new episodes of Super Fun Night and The Real World: Ex-plosion.What to Watch: Wednesday, February 129:30pm: Super Fun Night, ABC (30 mins) NEWMarika's new friend Frankie hits on her...
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GLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, February 12, 2014
Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALRussian embassy says anti-gay attacks are no more severe than the UK's "abuse" of...
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Kentucky Court strikes down ban on marriages for same-sex couples performed...
A federal judge today struck down Kentucky's ban on recognizing marriages for same-sex couples performed in other jurisdictions. U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II said the ban violates the U.S....
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Wade Davis and Sarah Kate Ellis on Michael Sam and LGBT athletes
The media buzz around Michael Sam's coming out presented a substantial opportunity to talk about LGBT people in sports and culture. His coming out received significant media attention, givng GLAAD and...
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Salon challenges the men of the NFL to follow where the boys of Missouri have...
Edward Wyckoff Williams wrote an essay for Salon.com that asks the question how Michael Sam was so successful in college, but faces claims of challenges in the professional leagues.In his senior year,...
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Worldwide community stands with LGBT Ugandans on Global Day of Action
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) organized a successful Global Day of Action Against Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which took place Monday around the world.A...
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Wade Davis: Jason Collins and Michael Sam are "mythbusters"
After speaking to the media about Michael Sam's coming out, Wade Davis has penned an op-ed for Ebony.com, in which he talks about how both Sam and NBA player Jason Collins have broken the stereotypes...
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Dallas sportscaster Dale Hansen says "it's time to celebrate Michael Sam now"
On Monday, Dale Hansen, sportscaster for the Dallas news station WFAA TV Channel 8, announced his support of gay NFL prospect Michael Sam's coming out and criticized those who spoke out against having...
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Facebook introduces custom gender field to allow users to more accurately...
Facebook announced today that it will now offer a custom gender field for transgender and gender nonconforming people. The new feature, which GLAAD helped develop, enables users to select a custom...
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Scott Adams and his Dilbert cartoon speak out against India's anti-gay law
Fans of cartoonist Scott Adams' Dilbert will recognize Dogbert, Asok the intern, and the comic's signature satirical wit. Many, however, may have been (pleasantly, I hope) surprised by the strip's...
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