#TransWeek: Trans stories and creators to watch in 2019

#TransWeek: Trans stories and creators to watch in 2019 2019 has been one of the biggest years for transgender representation in media. Check out GLAAD’s Where We Are on TV Report to see that there are 26 regular and recurring transgender characters across cable, broadcast, and streaming platforms. However, there is still a long way to go … Continue reading #TransWeek: Trans stories and creators to watch in 2019

For #TransWeek, GLAAD goes “Beyond the Surface” of what it means to be trans

For #TransWeek, GLAAD goes “Beyond the Surface” of what it means to be trans GLAAD This Trans Awareness Week (#TransWeek), GLAAD sat down with transgender people and their families for a look beyond the surface of what it means to be trans. This video series explores a variety of issues affecting the trans community. The … Continue reading For #TransWeek, GLAAD goes “Beyond the Surface” of what it means to be trans

PHOTOS: For #TransWeek, these influencers show their lives #BeyondTheBinary

PHOTOS: For #TransWeek, these influencers show their lives #BeyondTheBinary GLAAD In honor of Trans Awareness Week (#TransWeek), GLAAD teamed up with notable non-binary advocates influencers and influencers to unpack what it means to be non-binary with the #BeyondTheBinary photo series that premiered in them., Conde Nast’s new platform, this morning. Jeffrey Marsh, Ian Fields Stewart, Winter Mendelson, … Continue reading PHOTOS: For #TransWeek, these influencers show their lives #BeyondTheBinary

How you can join the fight against anti-trans policies from 2017 for #TransWeek

How you can join the fight against anti-trans policies from 2017 for #TransWeek   From the fight in Texas over multiple bills aimed at barring transgender people from using public restrooms, to President Trump’s transgender military ban seeking to purge qualified service members from serving their country, 2017 has seen an onslaught of attacks against the … Continue reading How you can join the fight against anti-trans policies from 2017 for #TransWeek

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 13, 2019

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 13, 2019 TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK BEGINS TODAY: The week offers a vital opportunity to advocate for the visibility, protection, dignity and rights of trans, non-binary and gender-expansive people around the world, and culminates Nov. 20 with Transgender Day of Remembrance. More from HRC.  Happy #TransWeek! Here’s a reminder that: ��There’s no “universal” … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 13, 2019

Reasons to celebrate trans resilience during the era of Trump

Reasons to celebrate trans resilience during the era of Trump Photo credit: Alex Schmider Segements of this article were originally published in The Student Life of the Claremont Colleges by GLAAD Campus Ambassador, Donnie TC Denome.  This past Monday, November 20th was Transgender Day of Remembrance. Just like every November 20th this day was one for solemn reflection and … Continue reading Reasons to celebrate trans resilience during the era of Trump

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 17, 2017

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 17, 2017 EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE TARGETING TRANSGENDER PEOPLE WORSENS — 2017 DEADLIEST YEAR ON RECORD: Today, HRC and the Trans People of Color Coalition (TPOCC) released A Time to Act: Fatal Violence Against Transgender People in America in 2017, a heartbreaking report documenting the often deadly violence faced by  transgender people and … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 17, 2017

Justin Tranter and the Transgender Chorus of LA call for more LGBTQ visibility in the music business in a powerful new film for Trans Awareness Week

Justin Tranter and the Transgender Chorus of LA call for more LGBTQ visibility in the music business in a powerful new film for Trans Awareness Week GLAAD Pop-songwriting powerhouse Justin Tranter released a powerful new short film to highlight the meaning of the close relationship between music and the LGBTQ community. The video, released by … Continue reading Justin Tranter and the Transgender Chorus of LA call for more LGBTQ visibility in the music business in a powerful new film for Trans Awareness Week

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 16, 2017

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 16, 2017 WORST OF THE WORST — HRC HONES IN ON FIVE OF MOST DANGEROUS OF TRUMP-PENCE’S ANTI-LGBTQ JUDICIAL NOMINEES (AND THAT’S SAYING SOMETHING): Jeff Mateer, Damien Schiff, Leonard Steven Grasz, Mark Norris, and Stephen Schwartz could seriously threaten the future of LGBTQ equality in America. “In their crusade against the LGBTQ … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 16, 2017