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Kellogg Put its Cereals ‘All Together’ to Celebrate LGBTQ Inclusivity and Fight Bullying, and Guess Whose Heads are Exploding

Kellogg Put its Cereals ‘All Together’ to Celebrate LGBTQ Inclusivity and Fight Bullying, and Guess Whose Heads are Exploding

Kellogg this week put Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops and Frosted Mini Wheats “all together” to make a statement about LGBTQ inclusivity and made a $50,000 donation to GLAAD to support its annual anti-bullying Spirit Day.

At Kellogg Company, we’re ALL TOGETHER taking a stand against bullying, and we’re proud to support #SpiritDay. Get your limited edition box of ALL TOGETHER cereal at t.co/EB0eb3Z5Ob pic.twitter.com/DrsuHvG9KE

— Kellogg Company (@KelloggCompany) October 17, 2019

Wrote the company: “We all belong together. So for the first time in history, our famous mascots and cereals are offered exclusively together in the same box for All Together Cereal. It’s a symbol of acceptance no matter how you look, where you’re from or who you love. We believe that all people deserve an environment where they can be their best selves. That’s why Kellogg’s has joined forces as an official partner of GLAAD to celebrate Spirit Day, the largest most visible anti-bullying campaign in the world where millions wear purple to stand up against bullying, and to support a more accepting world for LGBTQ youth. Kellogg is donating $50,000 to GLAAD to support their anti-bullying and LGBTQ advocacy work. Each limited edition box of All Together Cereal includes individual boxes: Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops and Frosted Mini Wheats.”

Said Priscilla Koranteng, Vice President, Global Talent and Chief Diversity Officer: “At Kellogg, we are firmly committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace, marketplace and in the communities where we work and live. We have long been allies and supporters of LGBTQ employees, their families and the community. For more than 100 years, Kellogg has nourished families so they can flourish and thrive, and the company continues to welcome everyone to the table.”

Naturally, homophobic right-wing and bigot bot heads are exploding:

So @KelloggsUS is taking a stand against bullying, by promoting a group that bully’s as much or more than anyone?? Idiotic!! Not a bigger group of force our lifestyle into your face and if you question it, than your a bigot group than the LBGTQ crowd!!

— PROUD AMERICAN (@USA50Stars) October 18, 2019

Good thing I do not buy any of your products anymore they are poison to humanity just like God never created humanity to be homosexual but #OneManOneWoman

— patrickmills (@patrickmills) October 19, 2019

My childhood breakfast is now a box of crap.. I dont dont care if you are LGBTQ stop trying to shove it down everyone’s throat..

— MarshallV (@KivenScott) October 19, 2019

Sodomites will certainly be ALL TOGETHER in the afterlife…

— StCasimir (@StCasimir1) October 17, 2019

I’m disappointed in our favorite cereal brand. We will be choosing a new one. My elementary kid’s cereal should not be a LGBT conversation starter. Done.

— Amy Hood (@AmyHood8611) October 18, 2019

You, your cereals and all of those characters are officially canceled in my house! @postcereals and @GeneralMills from now on. You guys just screwed up my childhood!

— DTown (@DTownWBG) October 18, 2019

Others could not be happier:

To kno ur company has such a loving and accepting stance on social issues and life makes me super happy to buy any of ur products! Great job! I’m gonna go eat my cereal now!

— Malú Ally of good (@AshleyMaluu) October 19, 2019

That’s about the gayest thing I’ve ever seen and I like it.

— John Henderson (@bike4betterlife) October 19, 2019

So proud of you Kellogg’s! Standing up to bullying! And to those who practice bigotry, prejudice, hatred & simple ignorance. A perfect way to start in the home where such horrible traits are learned. Bravo @KelloggsUS !!

— Jimmy Short (@JSAnnMargretFan) October 19, 2019

Thank you for showing all Gods children belong. I’m sure you’ll face the righteous “ religious right” but my faith is of love and cares for all people, including the misinformed. I. I’m for a few boxes!

— Erik (@Erik96948221) October 19, 2019

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Kellogg Put its Cereals ‘All Together’ to Celebrate LGBTQ Inclusivity and Fight Bullying, and Guess Whose Heads are Exploding

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Pantene reminds LGBTQ youth they’re beautiful for Spirit Day and National Coming Out Day

Pantene reminds LGBTQ youth they’re beautiful for Spirit Day and National Coming Out Day

Pantene is standing up against bullying and for LGBTQ youth in a major way this Spirit Day. Pantene has committed to telling stories of transformation and overcoming obstacles to eliminate bias, celebrate personal expression and show a more inclusive world that emanates a holistic definition of beauty. 

This Spirit Day, the company is donating 30% of all Amazon sales to support GLAAD’s work on October 17th.

Pantene also stood up for the LGBTQ during National Coming Out Day by releasing the second installment of its award-winning “Don’t Hate Me Because I’m #BeautifuLGBT+” campaign.

“Coming Out is #BeautifuLGBTQ+” highlights the real stories of different members of the LGBTQ community. The campaign features a range of people with the LGBTQ community and their own unique stories of transformation. 

Pantene believes everyone has a right to be their authentic self and joins a worldwide community that stands behind and supports LGBTQ youth.

October 18, 2019

www.glaad.org/blog/pantene-reminds-lgbtq-youth-theyre-beautiful-spirit-day-and-national-coming-out-day

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The whole world goes purple for Spirit Day

The whole world goes purple for Spirit Day

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This year for Spirit Day, organizations all around the world have gone purple to stand with LGBTQ youth against bullying. Here are several social media posts supporting Spirit Day from global organizations.

 

Young #LGBTI people are much more likely to be bullied, abused and isolated – simply because of who they are or whom they love. This #SpiritDay GO PURPLE to show that you support LGBTI youth! t.co/rcsCNh5Efi #StandUp4HumanRights @glaad pic.twitter.com/OtYOCjJwXF

— UN Free & Equal (@free_equal) October 16, 2019

Spirit Day is a means of speaking out against LGBTQ bullying and standing with LGBTQ youth, who disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities.

Please Like Share Comment #RainbowRoo#SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/uiNZw6hKnc

— Rainbow Roo (@RainbowRooAus) October 16, 2019

On October 17th, go purple with Open Arms and millions of others to show your support for LGBTQ+ youth in Canada and around the world! #spiritday pic.twitter.com/mpy9ffxTHa

— Open Arms (@OpenArmsCanada) October 16, 2019

Hoy celebramos el #SpiritDay, una campaña con el propósito de generar conciencia y prevenir el acoso y hostigamiento a jóvenes de la comunidad #LGBT+ en Estados Unidos. Súmate vistiendo una prenda morada este 17 de octubre. pic.twitter.com/7sCoo2TXue

— Relaciones Exteriores (@SRE_mx) October 16, 2019

On a grey and gloomy Thursday in Auckland, we are celebrating colour and diversity with World Spirit Day, standing with our LGBT employees, friends, whānau and rangatahi, and making a stand against bullying #spiritday #LGBT #LGBTQI+ #rangatahi #ouryouthourfuture #rainbowflag pic.twitter.com/vfCPyJgkqk

— Youth Horizons (@Youthorizons) October 16, 2019

Don’t post pics of my outfit but today is special! I promised @inlayterms from @glaad Media Institute I’d wear purple for #SpiritDay on the last day of @EqualityProj_au. For the Aussies out there it’s the US version of @WearitPurple all the #LGBTIQ folks doing it tough pic.twitter.com/DMuYhqtToE

— Giancarlo de Vera (@gdevera) October 16, 2019

October 17th is #SpiritDayand I am showing my support for LGBTQ youth by going purple today. Take the pledge to show your support: t.co/qMdKPlAApx @glaad #TeamTroyeMamas™️ pic.twitter.com/TFbk2pXpd0

— Cazza – TeamTroyeMamas™️ (@cazzawillcock) October 16, 2019

.@mrbenjaminlaw, writer and creator of The Family Law, participated in one of our #GLAADinstitute training in Australia. He’s also going purple for #SpiritDay!

Join him and take the pledge: t.co/AJXrimYJKz pic.twitter.com/JwIJIaqeEY

— GLAAD (@glaad) October 17, 2019

It’s #SpiritDay – going purple in Australia with @CNBCi – to take a #standagainstbullying #prideNBCU pic.twitter.com/U9TvCW6EDK

— Will Koulouris (@WillKoulouris) October 16, 2019

#SpiritDay es un gesto de solidaridad con los jóvenes LGBTIQ que están viviendo acoso escolar, pero también es en remembranza de quienes hemos perdido por la homofobia y transfobia.

Vidas, amores, talentos, sueños. t.co/Hx780rt4Bt

— Alex Orué (@Alex_Orue) October 17, 2019

Spirit Day

Emily @EmilyCNBC and I going purple to show our support for standing against bullying #SpiritDay #PrideNBCU @CNBCi @cnbcipr @CNBC pic.twitter.com/1yDpjBTCeD

— Chery Kang (@cherykang) October 17, 2019

#GLAADinstiute closes Australian tour in Sydney celebrating #SpiritDay. We are proud to have partnered with @GLAAD @inlayterms to deliver a fantastic #LGBTIQ+ media engagement advocacy training program in 5 cities across Australia. t.co/6vQa6J7ifT #BetterTogether pic.twitter.com/VmsjXaLoBz

— The Equality Project (@EqualityProj_au) October 17, 2019

El edificio sede la @SRE_mx se iluminó de por el #SpiritDay @m_ebrard pic.twitter.com/Qn7leabcDU

— Escándala (@escandalamx) October 17, 2019

The purple in the #Pride flag means Spirit. It represents the unwavering courage and resilience of LGBTQ+ youth against discrimination and bullying.

In celebration of #SpiritDay, we are using the original purple logo of PANTAY today. #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/EuzXcymQ6F

— PANTAY #SOGIEEqualityNow (@PANTAYPilipinas) October 16, 2019

@megangraff reads #sparkleboy to #SIS4c in celebration of #SpiritDay 2019! She’s also wearing purple to support victims of bullying and the LGBTQ community! #GLAAD #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth pic.twitter.com/y6eYv6KXxc

— Susan Kim (@susankim421) October 17, 2019

In case you haven’t clocked the matching threads @steve_sedgwick and I are wearing #purple today in support of #SpiritDay #PrideNBCU pic.twitter.com/mb9rbj3Vx6

— Karen Tso (@cnbcKaren) October 17, 2019

#SpiritDay is a means of speaking out against #LGBTQ bullying and standing with LGBTQ youth, who disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities. t.co/vrXnVRw3sI pic.twitter.com/5bgpHejf9x

— UEA Chemistry (@UEA_Chemistry) October 17, 2019

‘The company announced a $50,000 donation to LGBT+ advocacy charity GLAAD as it launched the cereal for #SpiritDay on October 17.’

Kellogg’s is launching an LGBT-themed cereal so you can start your day with maximum gay t.co/xCkMDbRT7z

— It Gets Better UK (@itgetsbetteruk) October 17, 2019

Standup to bullying of any kind #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/kwEAheDyNi

— Fujitsu Pride (@FujitsuPride) October 17, 2019

While growing up, Helen was bullied in school for her style that didn’t fall into specific gender expectations.

On #SpiritDay, learn how activist Helen Tavares now works to protect #LGBTI youth.t.co/wfpHi0IKrx

— UN Women (@UN_Women) October 17, 2019

Take the pledge to support 2SLGBTQI+ youth against bullying. 2SLGBTQI+ youth disproportionately face bullying & harassment because of their identities. #SpiritDay is a way to visibly show solidarity & speak out against hate. t.co/1U7iQyplsO pic.twitter.com/JuyxTFYybK

— Chandra-Li Paul (@chandralipaul) October 17, 2019

A la lucha contra el #bullying en el #SpiritDay se unen nuestra ex Pdta. Nal. @xoch_azpiazu nuestro Coord. de Diversidad @alexalba y del @AteneoCDMX @Miguel_Adrian01
Únete y mándanos tu foto!#SoyAteneo#AteneoIncluyente pic.twitter.com/z3Vn6dtO2v

— Ateneo Nacional de la Juventud, A.C. (@ateneo_juventud) October 17, 2019

Today’s Spirit Day!

Speaking out against LGBTQ+ bullying & standing with LGBTQ+ people who face harrassment because of their identities. Wear purple 2 visibly show solidarity with LGBTQ+ people around the world & take part in the largest and most visible anti-bullying campaign. pic.twitter.com/a00y8Dm9gy

— Suresh Ramdas (@sureshramdas) October 17, 2019

#SpiritDay өдрөөр цаг зав гаргаж ижил хүйстэн залуустай ДМ-р холбогдож чөлөөтэй үзэл бодлоо солилцоно. ХЭ ойлгож эрхэмлдэг хүн бүр дэмжинэ @tvdaria @oyunlt @Bolorsaikhan @jack_722aj @LGBTMongolia @Lkhagva @ganzorigv @Demberel_S @odbayare @dsainbayar @Uyanga_ts @KhowledgeHub

— ᠠᠶᠤᠰᠢ ᠪᠠᠲᠤ ᠡᠷᠳᠡᠨᠢ (@AyushBate) October 17, 2019

On #SpiritDay, let’s all stand w/ #LGBT youth & speak out against LGBT bullying. Human rights are universal. To make them a reality, we must create safe, inclusive environments for all, free from discrimination & violence #Standup4humanrights @glaad @free_equal pic.twitter.com/W6ZA8J4gM0

— Michelle Bachelet (@mbachelet) October 17, 2019

Teach love, teach humanity. No one should suffer because of their human nature. #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/JdKuNKIrMg

— Queer Pride Botswana (@PrideBW) October 16, 2019

“Siempre me decían que eran cosas de ‘mariquitas’, pero ese niño ha crecido y puede decir bien alto que estoy muy orgulloso de quien soy”. #ContraElBullying #SpiritDay #TodoMejora
@MrGayEspana2018 pic.twitter.com/QO59AeNNpy

— It Gets Better España (@ItGetsBetter_es) October 17, 2019

El #SpiritDay es una fecha que comenzó en Estados Unidos como un día para hablar en contra del bullying hacia personas LGBT+. El día de hoy vístete de morado, habla con las personas a tu alrededor y muestra tu solidaridad y valores hacia las personas LGBT+. ¡Contamos contigo! pic.twitter.com/28YL2SFMtT

— It Gets Better Col. (@ItGetsBetterCol) October 17, 2019

#Learning2 is proud to go purple this #SpiritDay on behalf of #lgbtq+ learners everywhere. Join @glaad ‘s powerful movement and take the pledge: t.co/4h56Cbq14F

— learning2 (@learning2) October 16, 2019

Show LGBTQ youth that we’ve got their back – go purple now for #SpiritDay t.co/S0ScoOp5G9
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Yuk pakai ungu dan pasang tagar #SpiritDay kita perlihatkan kepada adik-adik LGBTQ yang menjadi korban perisakan bahwa mereka tidak sendiri. t.co/S0ScoOp5G9 pic.twitter.com/jPDcdBweDA

— Caregiver Mahel (@McMahel) October 17, 2019

It’s #SpiritDay!

We join the world in commemorating the fight against the bullying of LGBT people, especially LGBT youth who are disproportionately affected by bullying.

If you stand against the bullying of LGBT youth, reply to this tweet with some purple hearts . pic.twitter.com/BdMOOwfwkD

— Equality Jamaica (@EqualityJa) October 17, 2019

About Spirit Day

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD’s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Started in 2010 by high school student Brittany McMillan in response to numerous young LGBTQ lives lost to suicide, Spirit Day now draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth.

Presenting partners Pantene and Target, official partners Kellogg’s and the NBA and WNBA, and community partners Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Kirkland & Ellis, and Wells Fargo will all participate in the anti-bullying campaign. 

As anti-LGBTQ policies, hate crimes, and harassment are on the rise, it is now especially important to let all marginalized youth know they are supported.

This year, Spirit Day is on October 17, 2019. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you’ve got their backs at glaad.org/spiritday. Follow @GLAAD on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date with #SpiritDay news.

 

October 17, 2019
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www.glaad.org/blog/whole-world-goes-purple-spirit-day

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The Advocate, Out, them, HuffPost Queer Voices, Billboard Pride, and more LGBTQ media go purple and support LGBTQ youth for Spirit Day

The Advocate, Out, them, HuffPost Queer Voices, Billboard Pride, and more LGBTQ media go purple and support LGBTQ youth for Spirit Day

Credit: Shuttershock

In honor of Spirit Day, several LGBTQ media outlets went purple and showed their support for LGBTQ youth through their media coverage. Outlets including The Advocate, Billboard Pride, Go Magazine, HuffPost Queer Voices, LGBTQ Nation, Metro Weekly, NewNowNext, Out, Outsports, PinkNews, them., and Washington Blade showed their support for LGBTQ youth on Spirit Day’s tenth anniversary. 

Check out how several LGBTQ outlets participated in Spirit Day below: 

The Advocate

The Advocate documented GLAAD’s 10-year history of Spirit Day in this dynamic slideshow. The outlet also talked to youth activist Jayson Bijack about how to make the most of Spirit Day. The whole Advocate website went purple with an interactive background that linked to GLAAD’s Spirit Day page where people can learn more about the campaign. 

Billboard Pride

Billboard Pride sat down with LGBTQ artists like Justin Tranter, Hayley Kiyoko and Shea Diamond and recorded their words of support for LGBTQ youth who experience bullying. Kiyoko said: “Bullies are lame. Know that there’s nothing wrong with you.” Billboard Pride did a recap of the celebrities who have participated in Spirit Day so far. 

Go Magazine 

In honor of Spirit Day, Go Magazine published a piece featuring several of GLAAD’s videos with celebrities who shared messages of love, acceptance, and solidarity to LGBTQ youth for Spirirt Day. 

HuffPost Queer Voices

HuffPost sat talked with singer/songwriter Justin Tranter, who curates the BEYOND Spirit Day concert. In the article titled “Pop Hit-Maker Justin Tranter Fights For Change On And Off The Airwaves,” Justin talk about the milestones queer music has hit this year, including Lil Nas X’s record- and groundbreaking “Old Town Road.”

LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ Nation published a recap of all the politicians, corporations, and celebrities who participated in Spirit Day by going purple and showing support for LGBTQ youth. 

Metro Weekly

Metro Weekly covered GLAAD’s exciting partnership with the UN Free and Equal campaign for Spirit Day. 

NewNowNext 

NewNowNext published an article titled, 2020 Presidential Candidates Show Support for Spirit Day, which featured GLAAD’s videos from Joe Biden, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, and Amy Klobuchar. NewNowNext also shared a photo of Monique Heart with Kellogg’s All Together cereal from GLAAD’s “BEYOND” Spirit Day concert on October 16. 

On Top Magazine 

On Top Magazine published an article that featured GLAAD’s Spirit Day videos with various Presidential candidates. 

Out

Out Magazine published an article titled, “Spirit Day Is a Reminder of Why LGBTQ+ People Fight for Equality,” which looks back at the history of Spirit Day and why it’s still important today. Out also changed its online logo and background to purple to show their support for Spirit Day.

Outsports

Outsports documented sport industries involvement in Spirit Day. Many franchises go purple on Spirit Day, including the MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA and WNBA. 

PinkNews

As part of their coverage, PinkNews covered the release of Kellogg’s All Together cereal, which was part of the company’s Spirit Day partnership with GLAAD. 

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Wren Sanders at them. echoed the words of Pose star of Angelica Ross and said people have to do more than change their statuses to stand up against bullying. “LGBTQ+ Youth Need More Than Anti-Bullying Statutes” highlights key statistics that affect LGBTQ youth. The outlet also published an article titled, “Justin Tranter Is Using Their Music to Stand Up for LGBTQ+ Youth,” which looks at how the pop songwriter rose over $400,000 for GLAAD at the third annual BEYOND Spirit Day concert.

Washington Blade 

Washington Blade highlighted GLAAD’s partnership with the United Nations, which released a video titled “Purple The World.” The video is available in English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Russian and Portuguese.

October 17, 2019

www.glaad.org/blog/advocate-out-them-huffpost-queer-voices-billboard-pride-and-more-lgbtq-media-go-purple-and

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CNBC Supports LGBTQ Youth and Stands Against Bullying for the 10th Year

CNBC Supports LGBTQ Youth and Stands Against Bullying for the 10th Year

Spirit Day started in 2010 and one of the anti-bullying campaign’s earliest supporters was CNBC. CNBC has participated each year and is one again leading news networks with its participation! 

Today, CNBC anchors and reporters from around the globe are purple for Spirit Day, in a show of support for LGBTQ youth and against bullying.

“Thanks to CNBC’s participation in Spirit Day, critical mesages about supporting LGBTQ youth have reached countless business leaders and parents around the world,” said GLAAD Chief Communications Officer Rich Ferraro. “Whether on air, in the office, or online, CNBC’s consistent participation demonstrates a true commitment to the LGBTQ community here and abroad.”

The OUT@NBCUniversal Englewood Cliff chapter passed out purple cupcakes to employees today and posted photos on Facebook.

 

The network’s peacock logo turned purple for the day on-air, on CNBC.com, and on CNBC’s flagship social media handles. 

Today NBCUniversal partners with GLAAD once again and Go Purple for #SpiritDay. Along with millions of others nationwide, we take a stand against bullying by sending a message of solidarity and acceptance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth. #prideNBCU

— CNBC (@CNBC) October 17, 2019

 

Anchors including Jim Cramer, Jon Fortt, Frank Holland, Melissa Lee, Becky Quick, Andrew Ross Sorkin, and anchors from CNBC International all participated. 

CNBC International also participated with anchors in Asia and Australia once again kicking the day off.

It’s #SpiritDay in Australia and @CNBCi is purple to take a stand against bullying. t.co/7Fj6bEVKHn

— GLAAD (@glaad) October 17, 2019

Spirit Day

Emily @EmilyCNBC and I going purple to show our support for standing against bullying #SpiritDay #PrideNBCU  @CNBCi @cnbcipr @CNBC pic.twitter.com/1yDpjBTCeD

— Chery Kang (@cherykang) October 17, 2019

 

About Spirit Day

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD’s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Started in 2010 by high school student Brittany McMillan in response to numerous young LGBTQ lives lost to suicide, Spirit Day now draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth.

Presenting partners Pantene and Target, official partners Kellogg’s and the NBA and WNBA, and community partners Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Kirkland & Ellis, and Wells Fargo will all participate in the anti-bullying campaign. 

As anti-LGBTQ policies, hate crimes, and harassment are on the rise, it is now especially important to let all marginalized youth know they are supported.

This year, Spirit Day is on October 17, 2019. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you’ve got their backs at glaad.org/spiritday. Follow @GLAAD on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date with #SpiritDay news.

October 17, 2019
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www.glaad.org/blog/cnbc-supports-lgbtq-youth-and-stands-against-bullying-10th-year

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Five ways Target is standing up against bullying for #SpiritDay 

Five ways Target is standing up against bullying for #SpiritDay 

Spirit Day, the world’s largest and most visible LGBTQ anti-bullying-campaign is gearing up for an even bigger year. 

For the fifth consecutive year, we are thrilled to have Target show its support by going purple as a presenting partner! Target will support Spirit Day with authentic, engaging and impactful digital content that connects to millions in the LGBTQ community and allies.

“At Target, we’re driven by our purpose to help all families discover joy in everyday life and that’s why we’re looking forward to celebrating Spirit Day for the fifth time as a sponsor,” says Carlos Saavedra, vice president of brand marketing at Target. “We’ve worked closely with GLAAD and impressive artists in the LGBTQ+ community to develop digital content that helps people celebrate kindness and inclusivity with their friends and families this year.”  

“Target has been a great supporter of Spirit Day for the past five years, and we are proud to partner with them for another year to stand against bullying and in support of theLGBTQ community,” said John McCourt, Senior Director of Development & Integrated Marketing at GLAAD. “Through its digital and social media efforts this Spirit Day, Target’s support will help to reach audiences everywhere with the necessary messages of love, acceptance, equality, and inclusion.”

Here are the ways Target is taking part this year. 

1. Target is partnering with PinkNews on a Snapchat takeover that will highlight Spirit Day and the virtues of kindness, acceptance, respect, support and spirit.  

2. Target Spirit Day GIPHY stickers with anti-bullying messages will be available across every platform that support GIPHY. 

3. Target has collaborated with Pablo Rochat on Snapchat and will offer Instagram templates for users to share how they’re spreading kindness on Spirit Day. 

4. Target will create with Donté Colley, who will produce videos about the importance of Spirit Day and standing together. 

5. Shop with Target Finds – Target is featuring all the amazing purple products and make it easy to wear purple on Spirit Day

Thank you Target for your continued support of Spirit Day and the LGBTQ community! 

About Spirit Day

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD’s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Started in 2010 by high school student Brittany McMillan in response to numerous young LGBTQ lives lost to suicide, Spirit Day now draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth.

October 16, 2019

www.glaad.org/blog/five-ways-target-standing-against-bullying-spiritday

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6 GLAAD Campus Ambassadors share why pronouns are important to them

6 GLAAD Campus Ambassadors share why pronouns are important to them

Every year on the third Wednesday of October is International Pronouns Day. This year the annual volunteer-run event that “seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace” falls on October 16th. This is the second year that this day is being celebrated by people around the world and by several supporting organizations including The National Center for Transgender Equality and The Trevor Project. The day was founded by Shige Sakurai, a student at the University of Maryland. They also created the website “MyPronouns.org” that provides free resources about pronouns. 

Pronouns are how people refer to one another and how we talk about others. This event is focusing on third-person personal pronouns such as he, she, they, and ze. It is one of the main ways we identify people besides their name. Using the correct pronouns is a sign of respect. Pronouns are not assigned to gender and everyone deserves to be able to use the pronouns that they connect with. 

Happy #PronounsDay! What are your pronouns? Drop them below.

— GLAAD (@glaad) October 16, 2019

My pronouns are they, them, theirs and they are important to me because they are a part of me that will never go away. I remember my first time hearing someone use they/them pronouns for themself. It was a teacher during my tenth-grade year. I previously did not know that those pronouns were even an option. I felt like someone was finally telling me about a part of myself I didn’t know existed. The only way I can describe it was that I felt full. I felt whole, giddy from this new possibility. I then introduced myself to them using they/them pronouns and it was like introducing myself as me for the first time. 

Using my pronouns is a small way to express my identity and when people use them, it leaves a huge impact on me. The people that use my pronouns are the ones that make me feel like I matter most. One way that people can make a difference to me is by introducing themselves with their pronouns. This is how it all started for me and it is often how I feel comfortable sharing my pronouns. When people do this, I feel more welcomed and like I matter to this person. This also opens the space for me to introduce myself.

Check out the perspectives of 5 other GLAAD Campus Ambassadors about why pronouns are important to them. 

Somaya Gupta, New York

All Pronouns

Pronouns are important to me as a gender-fluid person because they make me feel seen. When I tell people I use any pronouns, they usually default to she/her because that’s what they feel most comfortable referring to me with since I come across as a cisgender woman. I’m okay with she/her pronouns, but whenever people refer to me with other pronouns it feels like they’re saying “I see and respect your identity.” Even though there is no one way to be genderqueer, I often feel like my gender isn’t queer enough. I feel a sense of validation from people using different pronouns with me. It also feels so welcoming whenever you enter a new space and people introduce themselves with both their names and pronouns. It’s especially important for cisgender people to take the initiative to set this standard in spaces because as people under the trans umbrella, we don’t always know if it’s safe for us to do.

Morg Hand, New York 

They/Them Pronouns

I think that pronouns are important because they allow the person to feel comfortable, seen, and validated within a space. Pronouns also serve as an extension of one’s name and, therefore, a person’s identity. This means that the correct use and recognition of one’s pronouns are linked directly to recognition of their core identity.

Jacob Meade, Texas

He/Him, She/Her, and They/Them Pronouns

Since I do use multiple pronouns, most people would assume that I don’t really care what I get called, or even worse, they think my gender identity is not valid. However, my pronouns are important because it allows people to know that I am queer and I am visible. To me, pronouns let people know that although I should be treated the same, I have had different experiences in my life that have come from people’s different responses to my gender identity. If you are choosing to call me by my preferred pronouns when I am presenting more towards certain spectra of masc or fem, I know that you see me and respect me, and I feel safe around you.

Alex Nguyen, Colorado

They/Them and He/Him Pronouns

For me, normalizing pronoun use is key to making everyday life for trans people safe. I hear pronouns regularly being shared in queer and trans spaces, but pronouns are important for everyone to use. They are especially important for cisgender allies when trans people aren’t around. As someone who’s nonbinary, I feel betrayed and isolated when people fail to use my pronouns, but there are many other trans people who feel dysphoric and singled out when cisgender allies only use pronouns because they know a trans person is present. Other trans people may not feel comfortable either misgendering themselves to stay safe, or outing themselves to others they don’t feel safe around. If everyone normalized pronouns, from using pronouns in their professional lives to deconstructing harmful narratives around what pronouns get to be used by people of certain genders, the world would be much safer for all of us.

Sarah Ondak, California 

They/Them Pronouns

Pronouns to me are like a hug, or a squeeze on my shoulder, something that says, “I see you for who you are in your entirety, and I love you for it.”  When I’m misgendered, it’s a stab at my heart. That sounds dramatic, but there’s no easy way to describe the whirlwind of disappointment, anger, and sadness that courses through me. But when people use my correct pronouns it means that on some level, they respect my experience and they recognize this essential aspect of who I am.

Regardless of what pronouns you use, take the time to learn about pronoun usage and how to support others. Happy International Pronouns Day!

Athena Schwartz is a GLAAD Campus Ambassador and second year at University of Utah studying health and education. Athena is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Delta Eta chapter and a part of their campus It’s On Us campaign.

October 16, 2019

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Five Questions NBC Debate Moderators Should Ask 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates

Five Questions NBC Debate Moderators Should Ask 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates

GLAAD CEO: “This is an opportunity to discuss LGBTQ issues as we head toward the most consequential election of our lifetime.”

NEW YORK – GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today challenged all five moderators in this week’s 2020 Democratic presidential debates to use the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots, an event which sparked and fueled the overall LGBTQ movement of the last fifty years, to make LGBTQ acceptance and issues affecting the LGBTQ community a main topic of discussion during the first debates in the 2020 presidential election year.

“Particularly on the eve of the historic 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, it’s important for media and those seeking the highest office in the land to discuss issues facing LGBTQ voters,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, President and CEO of GLAAD. “No candidate or political party should take the support of LGBTQ Americans for granted. This is an opportunity to discuss LGBTQ issues as we head toward the most consequential election of our lifetime.”

Here is a sampling of questions tonight’s debate moderators should ask the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates:

  1. What are your plans to achieve full equality under the law for all LGBTQ people in this country?

According to the Movement Advancement Project (MAP), LGBTQ Americans could still be:

Further, if an LGBTQ person experiences a hate crime, anti-LGBTQ attackers can still claim the so-called “gay/trans panic” defense in court in 44 states.
 

  1. A poll released this week from GLAAD shows that LGBTQ acceptance overall has stalled – and even moving backward among younger generations? How will you use the power of the bully pulpit to reverse this trend and lead our country to 100% LGBTQ acceptance?

A new poll conducted by GLAAD and Harris Poll found acceptance for the LGBTQ community has waned in the last two years under the Trump Administration, with only 45% of younger non-LGBTQ Americans ages 18-34 saying they were “comfortable” with the LGBTQ community.
 

  1. Will you support federal measures to forever ban so-called “conversion therapy” practices?

    Approximately 18 states and Washington, D.C. have effectively banned any so-called “conversion therapy” practices. These “ex-gay” camps could cause long-term damage to LGBTQ people. This investigative report by ABC News’ “20/20” program brings light to what kind of damage “conversion therapy” programs could cause. 

     

  2. What will you do to stop the epidemic of violence plaguing the transgender community, specifically transgender women of color?

Violence against the transgender community, particularly transgender women of color, has skyrocketed in the last four years. So far in 2019, about ten transgender people have been murdered, repeating a national trend since 2016.

  • 2018: 25 transgender people were murdered.
  • 2017: 26 transgender people were murdered.
  • 2016: 27 transgender people were murdered.
     
  1. What are your plans to reverse the 115 anti-LGBTQ actions made by the Trump Administration?

    Following the election of Donald Trump, GLAAD created its Trump Accountability Project (TAP) as a resource for journalists, editors, and other news makers reporting on the Trump administration, which catalogues the anti-LGBTQ statements and actions of President Donald Trump and those in his circle.

    Since the start of his term in office, President Trump and his administration have issued more than 115 attacks in policy and rhetoric against the LGBTQ community.
     

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June 26, 2019
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And the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards nominees are… #glaadawards

And the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards nominees are… #glaadawards

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GLAAD announced today the nominees for the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the LGBTQ community and the issues that affect their lives. The GLAAD Media Awards also fund GLAAD’s work to accelerate acceptance of the LGBTQ community.

Take a look at the nominees below!:

Among the nominees: Academy Award-nominee and Golden Globe-winner Moonlight; Film Independent Spirit Award-nominees Other People and Spa Night; ABC’s The Real O’Neals and Black-ish; The CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Supergirl; Netflix’s The OA, Grace and Frankie, Black Mirror, and Easy; Amazon’s Transparent and One Mississippi; Starz’s Survivor’s Remorse;  USA Network’s Eyewitness; Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe; Nickelodeon’s The Loud House; Oxygen’s Strut; HBO’s The Trans List; The Ellen DeGeneres Show; NewYorker.com, and Tampa Bay Times for interviews with Orlando shooting survivors; ESPN’s E:60 and SC Featured; Brandy Clark for her Grammy-nominated Big Day in a Small Town album; and Frank Ocean for his album Blonde.

For the first time, GLAAD expanded the Outstanding Music Artist and Outstanding Comic Book categories from five nominees to a maximum of 10 nominees each. Disappointingly – but reflective of the mainstream film industry’s dearth of LGBTQ-inclusive storylines  – Outstanding Film – Wide Release counts the fewest number of nominees (two) since 2003.

“For nearly 30 years, the GLAAD Media Awards have set the bar for media representations of LGBTQ people,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “At a time when progress is at a critical juncture, it is imperative that Hollywood tell more LGBTQ stories that reflect the community’s rich diversity – and build understanding that brings all communities closer together. This year’s nominees have created images and storylines that challenge misconceptions and broaden understanding, accelerating acceptance and equality for LGBTQ people across the globe.”

Spanish-language nominees include Kany García, the Grammy-nominated singer who came out as a lesbian in 2016, for her new album Limonada. Also nominated was Univision’s Aquí y Ahora, which received nominations for its interviews with Xander, the transgender son of Venezuelan pop star Karina Moreno; and with transgender advocate Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen and his supportive mom, U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Univision’s Al Punto earned a nomination for its interview with Gina Parody, Colombia’s now-former Education Minister who is a lesbian.

CNN en Español’s Conclusiones picked up a nomination for its segment on the Orlando shooting at Pulse Nightclub and its impact on Latinx LGBTQ communities. Local affiliate stations continue to garner nominations, including WZDC-Telemundo 25 for its two-part profile of a Nicaraguan mom supporting her transgender daughter. This year, there were no nominations in Outstanding Novela, reflecting the dire need for more inclusive representation in Spanish-language media’s most popular entertainment format.

GLAAD announced 115 nominees in 21 English-language categories and 41 Spanish-language nominees in 11 categories.

In the English-language categories, cable networks earned 31 nominations, and broadcast networks garnered 17 nominations. Streaming services received seven nominations. Netflix picked up four nominations, including its second for Grace and Frankie; and first-time nominations for The OA, Black Mirror, and Easy. Amazon received its third nomination for Transparent, and a first-time nomination for One Mississippi. Seeso, NBCUniversal’s new streaming comedy channel, received its first-ever nomination for Take My Wife.

For a complete list of nominees, click here

The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community and the issues that affect their lives. The GLAAD Media Awards also fund GLAAD’s work to amplify stories from the LGBTQ community and issues that build support for equality and acceptance.

The GLAAD Media Awards ceremonies will be held in Los Angeles on April 1, 2017 at The Beverly Hilton and in New York on May 6 at the New York Hilton Midtown. Find out how you can buy tickets or host a table here.

To receive the latest updates on the GLAAD Media Awards, follow @glaad on Twitter and use the hashtag #glaadawards.

 

January 31, 2017

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