LOS ANGELES, Calif.– According to Professor Stacy L. Smith, author of a new study on inclusion in 900 top movies of the last decade, “Privilege still speaks, as white, straight, able-bodied men remain the norm on screen in film.” The report “Inequality in 900 Popular Films,” released today, from Smith and the Media, Diversity & Social…
WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has announced that a record number of U.S. cities have achieved perfect scores on its 2015 Municipal Equality Index by establishing fully-inclusive local protections for LGBT people. The most notable trend in the annual report is the rapidly growing number of cities and towns across the nation stepping up to ensure that…
As a progressive Christian, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace! Through a series of Holy Conversations our guiding documents were created to inspire and inform a…
TORONTO – As Toronto prepares for its role as the first North American municipality to host World Pride, City Council today called on the federal government to help fund the development of the world’s first LGBT-led sport hub, spearheaded by The 519 Church Street Community Centre. A motion put forward by Councillor Pam McConnell and…
In a story that largely went unnoticed last week, Janet Napolitano, the current president of the University of California university system, announced Tuesday that she will appoint a President’s Advisory Group on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues to advise her on how best to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for LGBT students, faculty and…
In honor of the World Cup in Brazil and LGBT Pride month, YouTube is celebrating LGBT athletes and allies around the world who have made a fair and inclusive playing field for everyone. #ProudtoPlay will feature LGBT athletes, their supporters, and YouTube Creators throughout Pride month on the YouTube Spotlight Channel. The YouTube official blog stated:…
CHICAGO — Until now, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) couples in Illinois — (as in most U.S. States) — faced a number of historically significant challenges and hurdles, especially when it came to the sale or purchase of a home. Generally, members of the LGBT community had to rely upon a number of complicated legal instruments…
In honor of Team USA’s participation in the 2014 Winter Olympics (February 7-23) and Paralympics (March 7-16) in Sochi, Russia, the U.S. Department of State has produced a one-minute video highlighting the diversity of the U.S. athletes competing in the Games as well as everyday Americans. The video focuses on the theme We Are All…
LOS ANGELES – GLAAD has released its first annual Studio Responsibility Index (SRI), a report that maps the quantity, quality and diversity of images of LGBT people in films released by the six major motion picture studios during the 2012 calendar year. GLAAD found that of the 101 releases from the major studios in 2012,…
My heart is full this morning. Every experience we go through changes us. Every interaction we have affects us. I was gone one Sunday and so much has happened! Can you say marriage equality? Congratulations to Gabe and Wes (first Wednesday walk-in) and everyone else married in the last several weeks! Not only is your…
