Organization: Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, also known as GLAAD

Founder, Established: Vito Russo, Jewelle Gomez, Gregory Kolovakos, 1985.

What They Do: They promote the image of LGBT people in the media.

How are they significant to the LGBT community?: They take pride in making sure LGBT people are represented in the media, and represented in a way that does not defame the community.