“I have a complicated relationship with my hometown”: Bisexuals+ share their #SouthernStories for #BiWeek Today, GLAAD released an original video as part of both Bisexual Awareness Week (#BiWeek) and GLAAD’s Southern Stories program, which amplifies the voices of LGBT people in the U.S. South. The video features members of the bisexual+ community: Lacey Kennedy, who … Continue reading “I have a complicated relationship with my hometown”: Bisexuals+ share their #SouthernStories for #BiWeek →

GLAAD wraps up Texas #SouthernStories tour with Aquí Estamos mini-documentary sneak peek GLAAD GLAAD wrapped up the Southern Stories Summer Tour of Texas with a sneak peek clip of GLAAD’s upcoming mini-documentary “GLAAD Presents: State of Change – Texas” at the Aquí Estamos Conference in McAllen, Texas. In 2015, GLAAD filmed a series of interviews … Continue reading GLAAD wraps up Texas #SouthernStories tour with Aquí Estamos mini-documentary sneak peek →

During #SouthernStories tour of Texas GLAAD releases latest guidebook for reporting on Texas LGBT community GLAAD Today, GLAAD released the latest in the Southern Stories media resource guides, “Southern Stories: A Guide for Reporting on LGBT people in Texas.” The guidebook will serve as a resource for journalists and media outlets reporting on the LGBT community and … Continue reading During #SouthernStories tour of Texas GLAAD releases latest guidebook for reporting on Texas LGBT community →

GLAAD finishes #SouthernStories tour with LGBTQ-affirming riverside baptism, church service GLAAD finished the Alabama and Mississippi leg of its 2016 Southern Stories Summer Tour with Joshua Generation Metropolitan Community Church (JGMCC) over the weekend. GLAAD’s Director of Programs – U.S. South & Global, Ross Murray, as well Alexandra Bolles, GLAAD’s Senior Programs Strategist – U.S. … Continue reading GLAAD finishes #SouthernStories tour with LGBTQ-affirming riverside baptism, church service →

28th annual #glaadawards nominees spotlight Southern, rural LGBTQ stories One Mississippi Last week, GLAAD announced the nominees for its 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. In a diverse cast of nominees, many portray the stories of LGBTQ individuals living in the U.S. South or in rural areas. The Southern and rural LGBTQ community faces unique experiences, … Continue reading 28th annual #glaadawards nominees spotlight Southern, rural LGBTQ stories →

PHOTOS: LGBTQ advocates and allies unite against hate in Mississippi state capitol Over one hundred of LGBTQ Mississippians and their allies gathered in the Magnolia State’s Capitol on Sunday, December 11 for the “United Against Hate” rally for social justice and march to Governor Phil Bryant’s Mansion. “United Against Hate” hosted in partnership by GLAAD … Continue reading PHOTOS: LGBTQ advocates and allies unite against hate in Mississippi state capitol →

Nykolas Alford, HB 1523 plaintiff, reflects on how #MyMississippi treats its most vulnerable residents Nykolas Alford & Stephen Thomas, a gay couple who are engaged and living in Mississippi, are plaintiffs in the ACLU’s lawsuit against HB 1523, a “license to discriminate” law signed by Mississippi’s Governor Phily Bryant. This is Nykolas’ reflection on struggling … Continue reading Nykolas Alford, HB 1523 plaintiff, reflects on how #MyMississippi treats its most vulnerable residents →

A queer mom of two reflects on family, identity, and #MyMississippi Amanda Watson, a queer mother with two children, came of age and started her family in Mississippi. This is her reflection on growing up in, coming out in, and ultimately leaving the Magnolia State. The post is part of GLAAD’s #MyMississippi campaign to amplify the voices … Continue reading A queer mom of two reflects on family, identity, and #MyMississippi →

"My My Mississippi," the gospel anthem for #MyMississippi, debuts at TEDWomen This week at the TEDWomen Conference in San Francisco, songwriter and producer Tena Clark debuted her new gospel anthem “My My Mississippi.” The single honors the Magnolia State’s LGBTQ community and its relationship with the place they call home. The song, which is now avaialble on … Continue reading "My My Mississippi," the gospel anthem for #MyMississippi, debuts at TEDWomen →

GLAAD launches #MyMississippi campaign to spotlight LGBTQ voices GLAAD Today, GLAAD launched #MyMississippi, a new campaign to amplify the voices of anyone who has ever called the Magnolia State home, to make clear the importance of, and need for, full equality and acceptance in Mississippi. The campaign is part of a larger, multi-faceted effort that will include … Continue reading GLAAD launches #MyMississippi campaign to spotlight LGBTQ voices →