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NYC Pride Grand Marshal Peppermint: Steps to Take Action for LGBTQ Equality
14+ hour, 30+ min ago (207+ words) Peppermint, the acclaimed performer, advocate, and LGBTQ icon, has been named a Grand Marshal for NYC Pride 2026, which will take place on June 28, 2026. Peppermint's selection stands as a profound recognition of her work in expanding trans visibility, and as a…...
FIRST LISTEN: Ty Herndon, Michael Passons and All Star LGBTQ Chorus Reimagine the Classic Hit "Testify to Love
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (409+ words) GLAAD Join GLAAD and take action for acceptance. FIRST LISTEN: Ty Herndon, Michael Passons and All Star LGBTQ Chorus Reimagine the Classic Hit "Testify to Love" Grammy-nominated artist and author Ty Herndon and Michael Passons, a founder of the multi-platinum…...
A Letter from President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis " 2026 Social Media Safety Index
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (380+ words) When GLAAD first began assessing social media platforms through our Social Media Safety Index (SMSI), in 2022, we expected low scores. The pervasive censorship of LGBTQ creators, the constant threats to our community's privacy, and the proliferation of anti-LGBTQ content and…...
Executive Summary " 2026 Social Media Safety Index
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (270+ words) This year's SMSI report provides both a Platform Scorecard evaluating the policies of six major platforms and a set of Key Findings and Recommendations to guide social media companies in improving LGBTQ safety, privacy, and expression online. Six years into…...
Meta, X, and You Tube's Scores Hit New Lows in GLAAD's Sixth Annual LGBTQ Social Media Safety Index
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (222+ words) GLAAD announced today the findings of the sixth annual Social Media Safety Index (SMSI), its yearly evaluation of public-facing policies related to LGBTQ safety, privacy, and expression across six major social media platforms: Tik Tok, You Tube, X, and Meta's…...
WATCH: Your Country Favs Just Dropped a Queer Hoedown Anthem with Drag Icon Kylie Sonique Love Under the New Supergroup "The Cowgays
1+ week, 5+ day ago (154+ words) The country music landscape just got a major dose of fabulous, thanks to the dynamic new trio, The Cowgays. Comprised of queer country artists Brooke Eden, Chris Housman, and Adam Mac, the group is transforming the genre with high visibility…...
Must-See LGBTQ TV: May Premieres and Returns
1+ week, 5+ day ago (166+ words) Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars (Season 11, Paramount+) Couples Therapy (Season 5, Paramount+) Season five of hit reality series Couples Therapy returns on Friday, May 15. The series shows Dr. Orna Guarlnik counseling four new couples, including queer couple Drea and Nessa,…...
The Generation to End HIV: Empowered College Leaders and Queer Storytellers Deliver Lifesaving Message to Gen Z in HBCU Campus Tour
2+ week, 5+ day ago (596+ words) Emory COMPASS, the lead coordinating center under Gilead Sciences COMPASS Initiative'a 10-year $100+ million partnership with community-based organizations working to combat the HIV epidemic in the South'wrapped its three-city HBCU Tour at Le Moyne-Owen College in Memphis, TN, on April 22. "The…...
WATCH: Myki Meeks is Crowned Winner of "Ru Paul's Drag Race;' Tells Anti-LGBTQ Bills to "Sashay Away
3+ week, 1+ day ago (359+ words) Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 18 pulled out all the stops for the dazzling finale at The Marquee in NYC, where Myki Meeks was officially crowned America's Next Drag Superstar. The night was a glittering celebration of pop-culture royalty, hosted by…...
Queers Rejoice! The Iconic Peppermint Named as Grand Marshall for NYC Pride
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (243+ words) Thus, GLAAD celebrates the announcement of acclaimed performer, advocate, GLAAD Media Award nominated Music Artist and board member Peppermint as a Grand Marshal for NYC Pride 2026. Peppermint's selection stands as a profound recognition of her work in expanding trans visibility,…...