GLAAD Changes Name to Include Transgender Community

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GLAAD Announces New Focus on Transgender Equality.

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GLAAD affirms commitment to trans people, LGBT community and allies on Melissa Harris-Perry Show
Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 11:50am by Rich Ferraro, Vice President of Communications

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On Sunday's Melissa Harris-Perry on MSNBC, GLAAD announced that the organization has formally dropped the words 'Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation' from its name and will be known going forward as simply GLAAD, the LGBT media advocacy organization.

Accompanying the change in name is a renewed commitment to incorporate bi and trans people, as well as allies from diverse backgrounds in GLAAD's work to shape the media narrative and build public support for the LGBT community.

GLAAD's Wilson Cruz made the announcement on a panel alongside author and advocate Janet Mock and Mel Wymore, a community activist and Democratic candidate for New York City Council. Mel's victory would mark the first election of a transgender candidate to public office in New York State.

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GLAAD Shortens Name, Adds Transgender Equality to Its Agenda
Elizabeth Plank
March 26, 2013

http://www.policymic.com/articles/31106/glaad-shortens-name-adds-transgender-equality-to-its-agenda

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) spokesperson Wilson Cruz went on MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry this weekend to announce the organization's decision to formally include the rights of trans and bisexual people as part of the organization's mission.

In a bid to affirm their commitment to trans and bisexual rights, the organization that was previously known as the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has shortened its name to simply GLAAD, the LGBT Media Advocacy Organization.



GLAAD AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TRANS PEOPLE, LGBT COMMUNITY AND ALLIES ON MELISSA HARRIS-PERRY SHOW
Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 11:50am
by Rich Ferraro, Vice President of Communications, GLAAD

http://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-affirms-commitment-trans-people-lgbt-community-and-allies-melissa-harris-perry-show

On Sunday's Melissa Harris-Perry on MSNBC, GLAAD announced that the organization has formally dropped the words 'Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation' from its name and will be known going forward as simply GLAAD, the LGBT media advocacy organization.

Accompanying the change in name is a renewed commitment to incorporate bi and trans people, as well as allies from diverse backgrounds in GLAAD's work to shape the media narrative and build public support for the LGBT community.

GLAAD's Wilson Cruz made the announcement on a panel alongside author and advocate Janet Mock and Mel Wymore, a community activist and Democratic candidate for New York City Council. Mel's victory would mark the first election of a transgender candidate to public office in New York State.

"It is a natural progression that reflects the work GLAAD's staff is already leading," said Cruz. "We respect and honor the full name that the organization was founded with, but GLAAD's work has expanded beyond fighting defamation to changing the culture. Our commitment to marriage equality, employment nondiscrimination, and other LGBT issues is stronger than ever, and now our name reflects our work on transgender issues as well as our work with allies."

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