Communities of Color & Media | GLAAD https://glaad.org GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:25:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://media.glaad.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20110814/cropped-glaad-cyan-icon-32x32.png Communities of Color & Media | GLAAD https://glaad.org 32 32 GLAAD Honors Black Queer Musicians at Year 2 EMEI Cohort Final Showcase at CAA https://glaad.org/glaad-honors-black-queer-musicians-at-year-2-emei-cohort-final-showcase-at-caa/ https://glaad.org/glaad-honors-black-queer-musicians-at-year-2-emei-cohort-final-showcase-at-caa/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:43:31 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=935277 In a celebration of artistry, identity, and advocacy, GLAAD’s Communities of Color and Media Department, in partnership with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and supported by Gilead Sciences, hosted the culminating event for the second cohort of the Equity in Media and Entertainment Initiative (EMEI) at CAA’s headquarters in Los Angeles on April 16th, 2025. Held [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/glaad-honors-black-queer-musicians-at-year-2-emei-cohort-final-showcase-at-caa/feed/ 0 Dr. Jon Paul Higgins on “Black. Fat. Femme.”: A Bold Testament to Identity, Joy, and Audacity https://glaad.org/dr-jon-paul-higgins-on-black-fat-femme-a-bold-testament-to-identity-joy-and-audacity/ https://glaad.org/dr-jon-paul-higgins-on-black-fat-femme-a-bold-testament-to-identity-joy-and-audacity/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:57:03 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=935327 Dr. Jon Paul Higgins is daring to go there—and claiming the space they so rightfully deserve. In their memoir, published last month, they share their truth with vulnerability, humor, and an unwavering commitment to self-love. It’s a story about what it means to fully exist in a world that often tries to shrink your brilliance. [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/dr-jon-paul-higgins-on-black-fat-femme-a-bold-testament-to-identity-joy-and-audacity/feed/ 0 GLAAD COMMUNITIES OF COLOR DEPT. TO PRESENT FINAL SHOWCASE FOR E.M.E.I YEAR 2 MUSIC ARTIST COHORT https://glaad.org/releases/glaad-communities-of-color-dept-to-present-final-showcase-for-emei-year-2-music-artist-cohort/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:21:01 +0000 https://glaad.org/?post_type=releases&p=934565 Los Angeles, CA — Wednesday, April 9, 2025 — GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that its Communities of Color and Media Department will hold its final showcase for the 2nd year cohort of its award-winning Equity in Media and Entertainment Initiative (EMEI), supported by [...]

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]]> Star-Studded 4th Annual #GLAADHonors Gathers Queer Black & Brown Leaders in Entertainment Ahead of 36th GLAAD Media Awards https://glaad.org/star-studded-4th-annual-glaadhonors-gathers-queer-black-brown-leaders-in-entertainment-ahead-of-36th-glaad-media-awards/ https://glaad.org/star-studded-4th-annual-glaadhonors-gathers-queer-black-brown-leaders-in-entertainment-ahead-of-36th-glaad-media-awards/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:03:21 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=932458 On Wednesday, March 26, GLAAD hosted its 4th Annual #GLAADHonors event, a celebration of LGBTQ Black & Brown leaders in entertainment, advocacy, journalism and GLAAD Awards nominees at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, ahead of the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream exclusively on Hulu April 12, 2025. The evening was hosted [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/star-studded-4th-annual-glaadhonors-gathers-queer-black-brown-leaders-in-entertainment-ahead-of-36th-glaad-media-awards/feed/ 0 A Look into Black Queer Women in Feminism Over the Years https://glaad.org/a-look-into-black-queer-women-in-feminism-over-the-years/ https://glaad.org/a-look-into-black-queer-women-in-feminism-over-the-years/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:00:59 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=931210 Black queer feminism is a powerful movement that has evolved over decades, shaped by the voices of radical thinkers, activists, and organizers who have challenged both racism and patriarchy while advocating for a more just and inclusive society. Rooted in the lived experiences of Black women, particularly those at the intersections of queerness and feminism, [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/a-look-into-black-queer-women-in-feminism-over-the-years/feed/ 0 T4T (Time for Truth): A Groundbreaking Anthem by Neverending Nina & 2AM Ricky https://glaad.org/t4t-time-for-truth-a-groundbreaking-anthem-by-neverending-nina-2am-ricky/ https://glaad.org/t4t-time-for-truth-a-groundbreaking-anthem-by-neverending-nina-2am-ricky/#respond Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:08:27 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=931008 On March 7th, 2025, the world was introduced to “T4T (Time for Truth),” a groundbreaking collaboration between Neverending Nina and 2AM Ricky. This powerful single, now available everywhere, is more than just a song—it’s a movement, a moment of history, and an anthem for unity and visibility within the Black Trans community and beyond. If [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/t4t-time-for-truth-a-groundbreaking-anthem-by-neverending-nina-2am-ricky/feed/ 0 Media Myths vs. Reality: What Black Queer Women Want in Relationship Representation https://glaad.org/media-myths-vs-reality-what-black-queer-women-want-in-relationship-representation/ https://glaad.org/media-myths-vs-reality-what-black-queer-women-want-in-relationship-representation/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:01:10 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=930621 In 1997, The Watermelon Woman, the first feature film directed by a Black lesbian, Cheryl Dunye, took an authentic and unapologetic approach to storytelling in a way that was groundbreaking and unprecedented in media. Positive queer representation in film during the 1990s was rare, making the presence of multiple dynamic Black queer characters at the [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/media-myths-vs-reality-what-black-queer-women-want-in-relationship-representation/feed/ 0 Black Queer and Trans Women in Politics: From Then to Now https://glaad.org/black-queer-and-trans-women-in-politics-from-then-to-now/ https://glaad.org/black-queer-and-trans-women-in-politics-from-then-to-now/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:02:00 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=929941 Throughout history, Black queer and trans women have played a pivotal role in shaping politics, governance, and advocacy. Often facing the dual challenges of racism and homophobia, these women have pushed boundaries, broken barriers, and led with resilience. Their contributions have not only transformed policies but have also redefined what leadership looks like, ensuring that [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/black-queer-and-trans-women-in-politics-from-then-to-now/feed/ 0 Black HERstory: 5 Black Queer Womxn in the Arts https://glaad.org/black-herstory-5-black-queer-womxn-in-the-arts/ https://glaad.org/black-herstory-5-black-queer-womxn-in-the-arts/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:04:55 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=928609 Black queer artists continue to shape the cultural landscape through bold storytelling, innovative visuals, and transformative sound. Their work not only reflects personal journeys but also amplifies the voices of marginalized communities. Here are five artists pushing boundaries and making waves in their respective fields. Sophia Yeshi (Illustrator & Graphic Designer) Sophia Yeshi is a [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/black-herstory-5-black-queer-womxn-in-the-arts/feed/ 0 GLAAD Celebrates Black Queer and Trans Women, HIV Advocacy, and the Power of Storytelling at Creative Cuisine Brunch https://glaad.org/glaad-celebrates-black-queer-and-trans-women-hiv-advocacy-and-the-power-of-storytelling-at-creative-cuisine-brunch/ https://glaad.org/glaad-celebrates-black-queer-and-trans-women-hiv-advocacy-and-the-power-of-storytelling-at-creative-cuisine-brunch/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:03:02 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=929683 As Women’s History Month quickly approaches, lets reflect back on GLAAD’s Creative Cuisine Brunch: Amplifying Black Queer Women in New Orleans at the historic Treme Market Branch. On February 6, 2025, GLAAD’s Communities of Color and Media team, in partnership with Women With a Vision and hosted by Dawn Richard, hosted this powerful gathering bringing together Black [...]

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