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Celebrities Getting into the Spirit with #GivingTuesday Dec 3, 2019

It’s Giving Tuesday, and people everywhere are giving back to their communities and the wider world. More →

NAACP and BET Networks Team Up for the 51st NAACP Image Awards Nov 27, 2019

The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. More →

Sacha Baron Cohen Talks About Social Media's Role in Hatred and Violence Nov 26, 2019

Last week, comedian Sacha Baron Cohen addressed the Anti-Defamation League at the ADL’s 2019 Never Is Now Summit, where he was the Recipient of ADL’s International Leadership Award. More →

GLSEN Hosts 2019 Respect Awards In Los Angeles Nov 5, 2019

The GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles took place on Friday at the Beverly Wilshire. More →

The Women’s Media Center 2019 Women’s Media Awards Honors Champions for Women in Media Nov 4, 2019

THE WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER hosted their 2019 WOMEN’S MEDIA AWARDS on October 22nd at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →

Honorees Announced For 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles Oct 18, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is proud to announce that Elle Smith (they/them), a high school senior from Round Rock, Texas, will be honored as the 2019 Student Advocate of the Year at this year’s GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Announcing 2019 Women's Media Awards Honorees Oct 3, 2019

Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem — the Co-Founders of The Women's Media Center — announce the honorees for the 2019 Women’s Media Awards, to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →

MGM Resorts International Joins Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation For 21 Days to Be Kind Challenge Sep 2, 2019

MGM Resorts has joined Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation for its second annual 21 Days to Be Kind Challenge to encourage young people, families, and teachers to build habits that foster kindness and promote the strength and wellness of their communities. More →

Loreen Arbus to be Honored at the Disability Rights Advocates’ 2019 Gala Sep 2, 2019

Loreen Arbus, producer, writer, author, and disability rights activist, will be honored with this year’s Disability Rights Advocates’ Eagle Award in recognition of her outstanding advocacy and commitment to the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. More →

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Joins Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation For 21 Days To Be Kind Aug 15, 2019

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services joined Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation for its second annual 21 Days to Be Kind Challenge to encourage young people, families, and teachers to build habits that foster kindness and promote the strength and wellness of their communities. More →

Octavia Spencer To Receive Inspiration Award at GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles Aug 14, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor award-winning actress and activist Octavia Spencer with the Inspiration Award at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Amazon Studios To Be Honored With Visionary Award at GLSEN Respect Awards Jul 17, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor Amazon Studios with the Visionary Award at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Tim Cook To Be Honored At 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles Jun 24, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor Apple CEO Tim Cook at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Lady Gaga Announces teen Mental Health First Aid Pilot Program Will Expand Jun 12, 2019

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation and the National Council for Behavioral Health announced that they will expand teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) to 20 additional high schools around the country this fall. More →

Brendon Urie Honored at GLSEN Respect Awards – New York May 22, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization focused on ensuring safe and inclusive schools for all students, honored Brendon Urie, the cast of POSE, Ace Schwarz, and the Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, GSA Spectrum, this week, at the annual GLSEN Respect Awards – New York at Cipriani 42nd Street. More →

Wilson Cruz To Host 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards - New York May 14, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, today announced that actor, Wilson Cruz will host the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – New York. More →

Madonna Honored at 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards May 6, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for the remaining 13 of this year’s 27 categories for the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. More →

GLAAD Announces Nominees For 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York Apr 15, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that actor and performer Shangela will host the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York, while CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper will present the Advocate For Change Award to previously announced honoree Madonna, on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the New York Hilton Midtown. More →

Beyonce and Jay-Z Honored at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Apr 3, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for 15 of this year’s 27 categories for the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. More →

Jay-Z To Be Honored At 50th NAACP Image Awards Mar 29, 2019

The NAACP today announced that globally dominant pop culture icon Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 50th NAACP Image Awards. More →

More Stars Added To 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Mar 27, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that Lizzo will perform at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, March 28, 2019. More →

GLSEN To Honor Panic! At The Disco Mar 22, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, announced today that it will honor Brendon Urie, front man of the band Panic! at the Disco, with the Inspiration Award for his ongoing commitment to LGBTQ youth and for investing in the power of students to create more inclusive schools. More →

Andy Cohen to Receive Vito Russo Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City Mar 21, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that it will honor Emmy Award-winning host, producer, and author Andy Cohen with the Vito Russo Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on May 4, 2019. More →

Beyonce and JAY-Z to be Honored at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Mar 12, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will honor Beyoncé and JAY-Z together with the Vanguard Award for their LGBTQ allyship at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, March 28, 2019. More →

GLSEN to Honor the Cast of Pose at 2019 Glsen Respect Awards – New York Feb 27, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, will honor the cast and creative team of Pose with the Champion Award during the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – New York, on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Cipriani 42nd Street. More →

Sean Hayes To Receive Stephen F. Kolzak Award at 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Feb 18, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that they will honor Emmy award-winning actor, prolific producer, author, and comedian Sean Hayes with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on March 28, 2019. More →

Madonna To Be Honored at 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards with Advocate For Change Award Feb 8, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that LGBTQ icon Madonna will accept the Advocate for Change Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on May 4, 2019. More →

GLAAD Announces Nominees For 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Jan 30, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced the nominees for the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards live from the Sundance Film Festival. More →

Mj Rodriguez and Nico Santos To Announce Nominees for 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Jan 23, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that the nominees for the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards will be announced live from Park City, Utah from the AT&T Hello Lounge during the 2019 Sundance Film Festival on Friday, January 25. More →

Your Chance To Join Julia Roberts For Lunch Jan 16, 2019

Here’s your chance to join Julia Roberts for lunch and score a shopping spree on Rodeo Drive… and all you have to do is donate to charity. More →