De los Mejores Segmentos en los Medios en Español que Incluyeron Historias LGBT
July 31, 2009
De los Mejores Segmentos en los Medios en Español que Incluyeron Historias LGBT
En nuestro monitoreo diario de los medios, vemos imágenes LGBT. A veces vemos o escuchamos segmentos difamatorios o simplemente problemáticos. Pero, afortunadamente, a veces también vemos, leemos o escuchamos programas o historias que son veraces, influyentes e inclusivas.
Si tu vistes un buen segmento por favor ponte en contacto. Eres una parte importante de nuestro trabajo en GLAAD, entonces por favor, también ponte en contacto si vez o escuchas algo difamatorio, con un correo electrónico a: espanol@glaad.org
Al Rojo Vivo—ARV hizo dos segmentos que aplaudimos. En la primera, nos invitaron a los representantes de GLAAD para que expliquemos porque criticamos comentarios despectivos hechos por Niurka Marcos sobre la supuesta boda de su ex esposo, Yanixán, con una mujer transgénera.
Y en un segundo segmento, ARV hizo una nota interesante sobre un marino abiertamente gay quien fue asesinado en Camp Pendleton Marine Base en San Diego.
Cristina—El show de Cristina del 29 de junio fue dedicado a gays de la tercera edad, y mostro un retrato bien considerado y conmovedor de hombres y mujeres latinos y gays de mayor edad.
Noticiero Telemundo y Noticiero Univision—Ambos programas incluyeron cobertura sobre la extensión de algunos derechos legales a las parejas del mismo sexo de empleados federales.
Noticiero Univision Canal 34—Cecilia Bogran entrevistó a una mujer transgénera quien dice haber sido discriminada en el consulado Mexicano de Los Ángeles.
Noticiero Telemundo—En el noticiero del 23 de julio, en una historia balanceada, Carlos Botifoll reportó sobre el tema de adopción por parejas del mismo sexo.
http://content5.catalog.video.msn.com/e2/ft/share5/067b/0/noti_adopcion_072309_0500.flvPaparazzi TV-En un segmento del 25 de junio, Paparazzi TV hizo un historia sobre la muerte de Angie Zapata, una mujer transgénera quien fue asesinada.
Quién Tiene La Razón?—El programa del 25 de junio incluyó la historia de una mujer transgénera cuya madre no la acepta.
Some of the Best LGBT Segments on Spanish Language TV
In our daily media monitoring at GLAAD, we look at stories with LGBT content. We often, unfortunately see defamatory or problematic stories. But we also come across stories that are fair, accurate and inclusive.
Listed below are a few of the stories we’ve seen recently that featured LGBT content. Please be sure to let us know if there is something we missed. Also, please contact is if ever you see, read or hear defamatory portrayals of LGBT people in Spanish-Language media. You are an important part of our work at GLAAD, so contact us at espanol@glaad.org.
Al Rojo Vivo-ARV did two segments recently that we applaud. In the first, they invited GLAAD to discuss defamation as it relates to comments made by singer-dancer Niurka Marcos in which she used the wor “f****t” in Spanish and defamed the transgender woman her ex husband had allegedly married. Al Rojo Vivo also did a story on the openly gay Marine killed June 30 at Camp Pendleton Marine Base in San Diego
Cristina—Cristina Saralegui’s June 29 show was entirely dedicated to elderly gays, offering several thoughtful and moving portrayals of elderly Latino gay men and lesbians.
Noticiero Univision Canal 34—Cecilia Bogran interviewed a transgender woman alleging discrimination at the Mexican consulate in Los Angeles.
Noticiero Telemundo and Noticiero Univision—Both national news shows featured strong coverage of President Obama’s decision to grant some limited benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
Noticiero Telemundo—The July 23 nightly news featured a balanced story by Carlos Botifoll on adoption by same-sex couples.
http://content5.catalog.video.msn.com/e2/ft/share5/067b/0/noti_adopcion_072309_0500.flvPaparazzi TV—A June 25 segment on Angie Zapata told the story of the transgender young woman’s murder.
Quién Tiene La Razón?—The day time chat show featured an episode June 25 featuring a transgender woman whose mother would not accept her as transgender.
Related Posts:CALL TO ACTION UPDATE: So You Think You Can Dance Judge Nigel Lythgoe Issues Apology
May 23, 2009
On May 22, GLAAD released a Call to Action in response to remarks made the night before by judge Nigel Lythgoe on the popular reality competition show So You Think You Can Dance. Today, GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano and Senior Director of Media Programs Rashad Robinson spoke with Mr. Lythgoe. He expressed his apology over his misuse of words and released this official statement:
Nigel Lythgoe
“I sincerely regret the fact that I have upset people with the poor word choices and comments I made both during the taping of the ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ audition and on my personal status update. I am not homophobic and it was extremely upsetting for me to be classed as such.
I have been forthright and consistent with my opinion, as a judge, that professional male dancers should move with strength and agility — like Gene Kelly and Rudolph Nureyev. I now realize how this could be misconstrued.
I have been a dancer, and involved in the dance world, for nearly 50 years. Professionally and personally, I believe the sexual orientation of an auditioner or contestant is irrelevant. All that said, the fact that I have unintentionally upset people is distressing to me and it is obvious I have made mistakes that I must learn from. I trust that my humor will be more sensitive and mindful moving forward.”
-Nigel Lythgoe, judge and executive producer, So You Think You Can Dance
“We certainly appreciate the dialogue, and the opportunity for Nigel to help further educate people about how words and images matter,” said Giuliano. “His sincere words are appreciated, and we look forward to words, images and representations of the LGBT community on So You Think You Can Dance that will be fair, accurate and inclusive in the future.”
CALL TO ACTION: Fox Entertainment and So You Think You Can Dance Judge Need to Apologize for Homophobic Remarks
May 22, 2009
GLAAD just issued a call to action, asking supporters to contact Fox Entertainment and call on So You Think You Can Dance judge Nigel Lythgoe to apologize for his snide, homophobic remarks during last night’s program.
From our call to action:
During the telecast, Lythgoe said: “I think you probably alienate a lot of our audience. I mean, we’ve always had the guys dance together on the show, but I’ve — they’ve never really done it in each other’s arms before.” Shortly thereafter, he added, “Do you know what? I’d like to see you both dancing with a girl.”
Lythgoe later wrote on Twitter: “The same sex ballroom guys did remind me of ‘Blades of Glory.’ However, I’m not a fan of ‘Brokeback’ Ballroom.”
You can watch for yourself below:
Judge Nigel Lythgoe
Neil G. Giuliano, President of GLAAD had this to say about Lythgoe’s remarks:
It’s unacceptable for this kind of blatant homophobia to occur. Fox Entertainment and Nigel Lythgoe owe Misha, Mitchel and the whole LGBT community an apology.
After contacting Fox, a representative at So You Think You Can Dance told GLAAD they are passing along our concerns and will get back with us.
PLEASE TAKE ACTION NOW!
Contact Fox Entertainment. Call on them to listen to and discuss our community’s concerns — and call on Nigel Lythgoe to apologize for his snide, homophobic remarks.
Jason Clark
Vice President, Fox Publicity
Jason.clark@fox.com
NYC LGBT Center Hosts “Real World” Debut Party
February 11, 2009
If you’re going to be in New York City tonight, you should stop by XES Lounge to celebrate the NYC LGBT Center’s debut on this season of “The Real World: Brooklyn.” This season is The Real World’s most LGBT inclusive yet, with the Center playing a prominent role as three of the cast members’ place of work.
As you may remember, GLAAD was able to get exclusive interviews with many members of the cast. If you haven’t yet seen the interviews with Ryan & Chet, J.D. and Scott, Sarah, or Katelynn you should check them out!
The cast will be at XES Lounge, 157 W 24th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues, tonight from 8-10:30pm. You can read more information on the event here by clicking here.
EXCLUSIVE – Interview With Ryan & Chet From The Real World: Brooklyn
January 21, 2009
If you missed our first few interviews with some of the cast members from this season of MTV’s The Real World, you can click here to see JD & Scott’s interview and click here to see Katelynn’s. This season is the most LGBT inclusive Real World to date!
And if you missed the first couple of episodes, you can visit MTV’s website and watch them along with video dailies from the cast members.
Below is our exclusive interview with Ryan & Chet, two straight cast members who initially don’t seem as open to the LGBT housemates, especially Katelynn, as the other cast members. Ryan was once in the military and is from a small town in Pennsylvania while Chet is from Salt Lake City, Utah and is Mormon. I ask Ryan about serving with gays in the military and I ask Chet about the role of the Mormon Church in Prop 8 and about attitudes towards LGBT people. Their answers are surprising!
Casting Opportunity: Be in a New Showtime Doc Series!
January 9, 2009
As we first reported back in December, premium cable network Showtime is developing a reality series documenting gay people coming out to friends and family. The team is gearing up to shoot the pilot, and they are looking for great interview subjects who live in the LA area.
Here’s the casting info, direct from the production staff:
We’re looking for people who have already made the decision to come out to important people in their lives and are willing to share that journey with us. Our production team, led by the Executive Producer of A&E’s Intervention, is sensitive to the delicate nature of this subject matter and we will treat you and your loved ones with the utmost care, dignity and respect. We want to give you a forum in which to show what life in the closet* is like, to explain why you’ve chosen to come out now and to accompany you during this transformational event. (*You can be out in many areas of your life, but have felt compelled to keep your sexuality hidden from the people you now want to tell.)
**We are looking for men and women of all races and religions, from all types of communities (rural small towns, suburban areas, urban centers, etc.) who are over the age of 18 and within a 150-mile radius of Los Angeles, CA.
**If interested please email Adam Drucker AS SOON AS POSSIBLE at DocuSeriesCasting@gmail.com and include your Name, Age, Phone #, Location, Occupation, a JPEG of yourself and a brief description of your life and path to come to terms with your sexuality.
PLEASE KNOW THAT WE WILL KEEP ALL EMAIL INQUIRIES CONFIDENTIAL.
PLEASE SPECIFY:
ANY TIMES WE SHOULD NOT CALL
IF IT IS OKAY TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT IN YOUR VOICE MAIL
HOW YOU WOULD LIKE US TO IDENTIFY OURSELVES IF SOMEONE ELSE ANSWERS THE PHONE
(Also, please understand that due to time constraints we might not be able to respond to all inquiries and we apologize in advance if we are unable to reply to yours.)
ABC Adds New Gay-Inclusive Comedy
December 18, 2008
ABC — affectionately known as “Gay-BC” by queer television bloggers because of its longstanding inclusion of LGBT issues in its programming — has just greenlit a comedy pilot that features a gay couple at the heart of the show.
An American Family, from Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd, revolves around three families living in the same suburb: a family composed of a working dad, stay-at-home mom and three kids; another that includes a 60-year-old man who becomes a stepfather after marrying a Colombian single mom 30 years his junior; and a gay couple with an adopted Vietnamese baby.
Though ABC has ordered the pilot, it does not guarantee that we will see An American Family on the air this fall. In the meantime, we’ll just have to keep our fingers crossed that viewers can tune in to see a “first” on television: series regular gay parents.
Terminator Terminates Transgender TV Cliches
December 16, 2008
A network television drama that features a transgender person who’s not a victim or killer? Who knew it was possible? Guest blogger Nick Adams couldn’t believe his eyes, either.
[Warning: The following post contains plot details and spoilers, so if you haven't seen the episode yet, stop reading now!]
Last night’s Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles featured a transgender woman in the episode titled, “Earthlings Welcome Here.” In the hour, Sarah Connor is trying to find a blogger named Abraham. She meets a woman named Eileen who claims to have information about Abraham. Eventually Eileen trusts Sarah enough to remove her wig and reveal that her former name was Alan Park and she is the blogger known as “Abraham.” Because she blogged about her work, men tried to kill her. So at first, Eileen says that she is living as a woman because, “My life was in danger. I needed to hide.” However, as Eileen and Sarah continue to bond, Eileen reveals more about herself. She says, referring to her former employers, “They did kill me. They killed Alan Park. And I thank them for that. They gave me a gift — the life I was scared to lead.” She continues on to say, “How many people dare to live the life they dream of…their deepest, truest selves.” Later, as Eileen risks exposure by telling Sarah about where she worked, she says, “No matter what happens, I’m never going back to what I was.”
Unfortunately, [again, spoiler alert] her bravery does result in her death, as her former employers discover her and kill her. However, unlike the majority of the transgender women seen on television, she is not killed simply because she is transgender. In this episode, the transgender woman is a graduate of M.I.T., a scientist, and brave enough to risk death to help Sarah Connor find the men who are doing bad things.
Science-fiction shows have traditionally not been LGBT-inclusive. Recently, Britain broke new ground with the Captain Jack Harkness character in Torchwood, and now Battlestar Galactica is revealing in its new webisodes that Lieutenant Gaeta is gay. It’s good to see Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles joining the list of science-fiction shows that include gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in these worlds.
Full episodes of Terminator are available on Fox’s official site.
Grey’s Anatomy Introduces New Bi Storyline… And It Doesn’t Involve Callie or Erica
October 28, 2008
What is going on over at Seattle Grace? Just when Callie and Erica were starting to hit their groove as the hospital’s newest, hottest couple, Meredith’s old best friend, Sadie (played by Melissa George) will arrive on the scene next month to reveal her own desire for both sexes…
Ellen Pompeo and Melissa George
Starting November 13, Melissa George will start a multi-episode arc as a bisexual intern at the hospital with a sordid past involving Meredith. Sure, they’re friends, but word has it the two might have shared more than just a backpack during their world-traveling adventure years ago.
Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello interviewed the newest addition to Seattle Grace. Her answers may surprise you….
AUSIELLO: Tell me about Sadie.
MELISSA GEORGE: I’m dying to find out more about her because her behavior is so interesting. She’s a girl that walks on the wild side. She’s very close with Meredith; they were best friends. They traveled around the world together. And when Meredith went to work at Seattle Grace, Sadie went to work at a morgue. I’m dying to know why she behaves so recklessly. Anyone who behaves like that has to have a lot of issues.For the record, is she bisexual or a lesbian?
She just takes anything — whatever walks in front of her. [Laughs] If it’s a male, she’ll go for it. If it’s a female, she’ll go for it. She doesn’t think attraction should be [limited] by gender. I sort of look at people and go, “Wow, how do you live like that?” But she seems to get a thrill out of shocking people.The obvious question: Did Mer and Sadie “experiment” back in the day?
We don’t know. But that’s what’s so intriguing: What happened between these two? It’s brought up a lot [on the show], but we’ve never revealed what happened.But something happened.
I think so. There’s a lot of [Mer-Sadie] dialogue like “Don’t tell them what happened!” So, something did happen, but I’m not sure what.They obviously traveled together and were very close. Did they date? Did they not? Did something major happen to them that they swore they’d never discuss? It could be anything.How long are you committed to the show for?
I’m here for a while. I’m sort of playing it by ear. I’d love to stay as long as possible. I’m shooting my fourth one this week, and I don’t think it’s stopping.Conventional Grey’s wisdom has you gravitating toward one of Seattle Grace’s other two bisexual docs, Callie or Erica. Do you know which one it’ll be?
They haven’t told me, and I’ve been asking them every day, “Which one am I going to be making out with?” Or not! It could be one of the guys. I just said yes to Grey’s Anatomy, the greatest show on TV. I didn’t say, “What do I have to do?” So I’m sort of looking around going, “Which one is going to be my girl or my guy?”Last season at this time, there were no bisexual characters on Grey’s. Now there are at least three. Is there something in the water at Seattle Grace?
I’m not sure. Maybe they’re not getting the right victims coming through the door so they’re bored. [Laughs] Bisexuality exists. It’s common. I guess they’re experimenting with it.
Grey’s Anatomy airs Thursday nights at 9/8c on ABC.
Shirts & Skins: Sheryl Swoop(e)s In
October 9, 2008
After a loss last week against a pro basketball team, the Rockdogs rallied back and vowed to train harder and to put the needs of the team before personal issues. Logo is showcasing the all-star gay team in a reality series called Shirts & Skins.
In episode four, Olympic gold medalist and openly gay WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes surprised the Rockdogs with a visit.
Swoopes is considered the “female Michael Jordan” and is the first female basketball player to have a Nike shoe named after her – the “Air Swoopes.” She gave the guys some helpful advice about coming out as a gay athlete, encouraging players like Mike to live their lives honestly and openly to everyone.
She also shared the positive reactions she got from many of her teammates and peers.
“After I came out, I went to the NBA All-Star Game,” Swoopes told the Rockdogs. “Shaq came up to me, and K.G. (Kevin Garnett) and Vince Carter came up and they just all grabbed me and hugged me. To me, that was so encouraging.”
The Rockdogs also worked hard on their fashion show fundraiser, hoping to earn at least $2,000 for their trip to the Chicago basketball championships. Raising money for uniforms, equipment and for travel to tournaments is a problem every sports team has to deal with.
After quelling a few grumbles and shaking off some nerves, the show went off without a hitch. The Rockdogs were surprised to find they’d doubled their goal, raising over $4,000.
With money raised and only two weeks left until Chicago, I’ll be waiting excitedly to see how the Rockdogs do next week. Will Jamel realize that being gay isn’t a choice? Will Mike come out to his family? Will Papa Joe finally give some positive words of encouragement?
Stay tuned and find out!
GLAAD on CNN’s American Morning
September 26, 2008
This morning, GLAAD President Neil Giuliano appeared on CNN’s American Morning in a segment called “In To Be Out.” The segment discussed the number of LGBT people on television, Clay Aiken and Linsday Lohan, and the importance of raising the visibility of LGBT people in order to change hearts and minds when it comes to public policy.
You can watch the video below:
I DON’T Want to Work for Diddy
September 9, 2008
Did you see I Want to Work for Diddy this week? Tragic.
If Diddy thinks that he can keep Kim (aka “Poprah”) around for another week, letting a really great candidate go, who would want to work for him?
The lovely Laverne
Remember, Kim is the contestant who compared herself to Jesus and Martin Luther King, Jr in one of her insane rants. She is also prone to sudden asthma attacks when faced with the prospect of strenuous exercise. And when she is on the chopping block (which is often, because her teammates despise her) she has been known to insult, cajole, cry and manipulate her way into staying in the competition.
And why am I hating on her so much this week?
Spoiler alert! Our beloved, groundbreaking transgender participant, Laverne Cox, was eliminated this week. Instead of Kim.
Kim called Laverne a “joke” and a “spectacle” in front of the judges’ panel because Laverne failed to sell a bottle of perfume at Sephora to New York tourists. Really.
You can watch Laverne in all her calm, collected and dignified glory by clicking here to see the full episode.
We’ll miss you, Laverne. And your high kicks in stilettos.
365gay News Adds Award-Winning Journo
August 21, 2008
Emmy Award-winning television journalist Ross Palombo has been named host of Logo’s brand new 365gay News. Lest you think this means one measly Emmy, Palombo has sixEmmy Awards under his belt, including Journalistic Enterprise, Spot News, Investigative Reporting, General News and Breaking News. He also won an Associated Press Award for Best Live Reporting. Not too shabby!
Media Expose Need for Inclusive Hate Crimes Legislation in Oklahoma
August 20, 2008
In the middle of July, television and print media outlets in Tulsa, Oklahoma covered the story of an East Tulsa couple whose home and vehicle were targeted because of their sexual orientation. Though Oklahoma’s hate crimes law does not include sexual orientation or gender identity, the first round of coverage in the Tulsa World and the local FOX affiliate FOX 23 demonstrated inequity within the current statue. In addition to vandalism, the perpetrator(s) warned Robert Stotler and his partner that “I’ll be back” after setting their truck on fire and spray painting “Gay Must Go” and “Gay Go Away” on both their home and vehicle.
Outlets investigated the number of hate crimes targeting gay people each year, and determined that several of such crimes go unreported. Reporters allowed community leaders to correct false claims that hate crimes statutes infringe on free speech. Further, widespread coverage of Stotler’s crime generated local concern, and over 100 residents attended a forum on hate-crimes legislation hosted by the statewide advocacy group Oklahomans for Equality. Though legislators made five unsuccessful attempts to include orientation in the state statute during the last general session, sponsoring legislators joined this forum signaling they wouldn’t give up, and garnered further media coveragethat functions to broaden support for the issue.
When media focus on the stories of victims of harassment or violence, audiences personally relate to the injustices that affect the security of their local communities. Journalists’ accurate, detailed and compassionate exploration of this crime educated audiences and laid the groundwork needed for widespread change. Though these issues must ultimately be resolved legislatively, media attention to the lack of protection for gay citizens ensures that constituents are educated on current problems before lawmakers return to the capitol.
Paul Karr is Director of Media Field Strategy.
(Photo credit: Aram Boghosian/Tulsa World)
Countown to the Olympics!
August 6, 2008
The opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games will be broadcast on NBC Friday, August 8 starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. With 1,400 hours of television coverage broadcast on seven different networks (plus two channels dedicated to basketball and soccer) and 2,000 hours of online coverage, it’s impossible to watch everything.
So I have highlighted the most important parts – when the openly gay and lesbian athletes will be competing, so you can watch and cheer them on! Since China is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time, you might have to set your alarm clock (or drink a lot of coffee to stay awake) to catch some of the events.
First up is handball. Gro Hammersengand Katja Nyberg (pictured) are teammates on the Norwegian team and they’re a couple as well! NBC’s Olympics Web site states that Hammerseng (she’s the team captain) has what it takes to lead her team to the Gold medal this year. First up will be a match against the hometown team from China. You can watch that match on August 9 at 7 a.m. ET online.
Judith Arndt is a German cyclist who took the Silver in the 2004 Games. As she crossed the finish line in Athens she made an obscene finger gesture in protest of her partner (cyclist Petra Rossner and an accomplished sprinter) not being named to the German cycling team. So who knows what’s in store for these Games. The women’s road race can be seen August 10 starting at 2 a.m. ET online.
Another German and openly lesbian is the epeé fencer Imke Duplitzer. She won a Silver medal in the 2004 Games in the team competition. Women’s epeé fencing begins August 13 at 1:30 a.m. ET online.
Finally, a man who has received a lot of American press is openly gay diverMatthew Mitcham (pictured) from Australia. He is a legitimate contender for the gold in both 3m springboard and 10m platform. NBC will broadcast the 3m preliminaries on August 18 at 11:30 a.m. ET. The 10m platform will first show up on NBC on August 22 at 8 p.m. ET.
I’ll continue to follow the progress of these out Olympians and any other noteworthy stories over the course of the event and post them on cineQueer.
