GLAAD in Mexico to Present Actress Lucia Mendez with Media Award
November 12, 2009
GLAAD is traveling to Mexico City today to present iconic actress Lucia Mendez with a GLAAD Media Award for work she did to call attention in Spanish language media to LGBT youth suicide.
This marks the first time GLAAD has traveled outside of the United States to present an award and we’re very excited to be here, recognizing Méndez for her work.
Méndez discussed LGBT youth suicide and the importance of educating the public with tour audiences and on high-rated shows like Ventaneando América, Escandalo TV, El Gordo y la Flaca and Al Rojo Vivo.
“Allies like Lucía help raise the visibility of issues that impact our lives and they help grow support for our community,” said GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios. “As more and more people get to know gay and transgender people, they are coming to understand and respect our community.”
We’re also excited that the event is supported, in part, by local event sponsors. We expect lots of media to attend thanks to Lucia’s popularity so get ready to read lots more after the event. Please click here to view GLAAD’s full statement.
While in. Mexico GLAAD president Jarrett Barrios will also meet with leading Mexican LGBT activists to find ways we can continue supporting their media work in Mexico. A majority of the Spanish-language media consumed in the United States is produced in Mexico
Related Posts:In the Life Presents a Special Presentation of Preacher’s Sons
November 1, 2009
Throughout November, In the Life will be airing the introductory excerpt of the film Preacher’s Sons, a provocative, real-life story about The Stewarts: five troubled boys – pulled from the train wreck of foster care, and Greg and Stillman, the two men who are now their fathers.
This intimate look at an unlikely family transcends all political convictions, revealing the struggles, humor and love that unites all families. Filmmaker, C Roebuck Reed shares her experience making this film about a non-traditional family and gay adoption.
In the Life is the GLAAD Media Award-winning gay and lesbian newsmagazine with guest hosts discussing youth and education, health and AIDS, arts and culture, workplace, relationships and family, and global issues.
To learn more about this incredible film, please visit the official In the Life website.
Related Posts:61st Primetime Emmy Nominations Announced!
July 16, 2009
The nominations for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced this morning and, as always, there were a number of snubs and surprises. Among the nominations were a number of LGBT-inclusive series and a handful of out performers like Cherry Jones and Sir Ian McKellen.
Prayers for Bobby, nominated for Outstanding Made for Television Movie
The Lifetime Original TV Movie Prayers for Bobby, about gay teen Bobby Griffith, scored a nomination for Outstanding Made for Television Movie. Sigourney Weaver was also nominated for her role as Bobby’s devout mother who struggled to accept her gay son.
Emmy host Neil Patrick Harris will also be a contender for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother. Odds may be in his favor for the win since perennial winner Jeremy Piven wasn’t nominated this year.
Tony-winning actress Cherry Jones may add an Emmy to her mantle, having won a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as President Allison Taylor on 24. The only other out actor to earn a nomination was Sir Ian McKellen in the Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie category for his acclaimed role as King Lear in King Lear (Great Performances). Openly gay director Todd Holland received a nomination for Directing for a Comedy Series for the gay-themed episode of 30 Rock, “Generalissimo.”
Several LGBT-inclusive series won nominations as well. 30 Rock, Entourage, The Office, and Weeds were all nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, while Big Love, House, and Mad Men were among the seven nominees for Outstanding Drama Series.
Emmy nominee Cherry Jones as 24's President Allison Taylor
On the reality front, GLAAD Media Award honoree and two-time “Schmemmy” winner Kathy Griffin was once again nominated for My Life on the D-List. Kathy, who has been tapped to host the Schmemmy Awards (AKA: The Creative Arts Emmy Awards) on September 12, also received a nomination for her comedy special, Kathy Griffin: She’ll Cut a B****.
Elsewhere on the reality front, every single nominee for Outstanding Reality – Competition Program included LGBT content in the past year: American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, Project Runway, The Amazing Race, and Top Chef.
Other nominees of interest to LGBT audiences include favorites such as Betty White, Elaine Stritch, Toni Collette, Sally Field, Kristen Chenoweth, Justin Timberlake, Bill Maher, Jon Stewart, and Stephen Colbert. And finally, on a personal note, I’d like to give a shout out to Saturday Night Live’s Kristen Wiig!
The 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards air on CBS live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 20th. Visit the Emmy website for a full list of nominees.
Related Posts:In the Life Presents: “Civil Disobedience”
July 6, 2009
Throughout the month of July, PBS affiliates nationwide will be airing “Civil Disobedience,” part II of In the Life’s Summer of Stonewall series, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots.
In the Life is the GLAAD Media Award-winning gay and lesbian newsmagazine with guest hosts discussing youth and education, health and AIDS, arts and culture, workplace, relationships and family, and global issues. “Civil Disobedience” examines how the heroic actions taken by the patrons of the Stonewall Inn ignited a movement.
CENTER SPACES
Before Stonewall, few LGBT groups publicly assembled despite their constitutional right to do so. But when they began to, these pioneering activists needed spaces to gather in. Our lead segment highlights the LGBT centers that have sheltered the movement and its organizations, providing refuge, legitimacy – a home – for LGBT people since Stonewall.
In A CONVERSATION WITH… two of our movement’s longest serving executive directors— Katherine Acey of Astrea and Lambda Legal’s Kevin Cathcart—discuss their lives as activists, the impact of Stonewall on their generation, and the passion that keeps them advancing the movement.
STORME DELARVARIE
In this episode’s final story, we profile Storme Delarvarie, the activist, organizer, and celebrated drag performer who—legend has it—threw the punch that started a revolution.
Visit In the Life’s website to check your local listings and view the entire episode.
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