GLAAD amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality. For more information, please visit www.glaad.org or connect with GLAAD on Facebook and Twitter.
On Saturday, GLAAD kicked of the 2nd annual National People of Color Media Institute training LGBT community leaders from across the country to diversify the national conversation about LGBT issues and the community. By increasing the visibility of LGBT and allies of color who can speak powerfully and effectively through various media platforms, GLAAD is helping to change national spokespeople for our movement.
Violence Against Transgender People and People of Color is Disproportionately High, LGBTQH Murder Rate Peaks
The murder rate of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected (LGBTQH) is at its highest, according to a recently released 2011 report from the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP). The report also shows that transgender women, people of color, and youth and young adults are at a disproportionately high risk of being victims of what the NCAVP terms hate violence.
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GLAAD is taking applications for our 2nd Annual National People of Color Media Institute, created specifically for people of color who are LGBT or LGBT allies.
Apply today to be part of a group of passionate and visible leaders to speak in national media outlets about issues that impact the lives of LGBT people and our families. Americans need to hear your story! http://glaad.org/pocmedia
