On Wednesday, June 28th, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff hosted a reception in partnership with GLAAD to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month and to call leaders in the community to unite in the fight for LGBTQ acceptance and equality.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks onstage during a Pride Celebration
Credit/Copyright: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for GLAAD
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 15 Winner and transgender advocate Sasha Colby emceed the program, and other speakers included Second Gentleman Emhoff as well as GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. The program featured a performance from Tony award-winning nonbinary actor Alex Newell who sang Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” Sam Charney, a young LGBTQ advocate from Colorado who wrote to Vice President Harris about gun violence prevention, introduced the Vice President at the event.
In her remarks, Vice President Harris talked about the importance of celebrating the achievements of LGBTQ Americans,...
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks onstage during a Pride Celebration
Credit/Copyright: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for GLAAD
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 15 Winner and transgender advocate Sasha Colby emceed the program, and other speakers included Second Gentleman Emhoff as well as GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. The program featured a performance from Tony award-winning nonbinary actor Alex Newell who sang Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” Sam Charney, a young LGBTQ advocate from Colorado who wrote to Vice President Harris about gun violence prevention, introduced the Vice President at the event.
In her remarks, Vice President Harris talked about the importance of celebrating the achievements of LGBTQ Americans,...
- 7/4/2023
- Look to the Stars
Janet Mock has long held a career in media - perhaps most famously for her work as a director, writer, and producer on FX's "Pose," for which she made history as the first openly trans woman of color hired as a writer on any television show.
She's also an outspoken advocate for queer folks of color. This past May, in honor of Apia Heritage Month, she partnered with Diageo to host Blend Out by Diageo, a celebration that raised a glass to multihyphenate creators who refuse to blend in by showing up as their authentic selves.
In a year that has seen unprecedented anti-trans legislation and violence, Popsugar is highlighting the perspectives of trans and nonbinary folks throughout Pride Month. These leaders are sharing ways they protect their joy, reminiscing on moments of gender euphoria, and suggesting how allies can support the LGBTQ+ community right now. Explore all of our coverage here,...
She's also an outspoken advocate for queer folks of color. This past May, in honor of Apia Heritage Month, she partnered with Diageo to host Blend Out by Diageo, a celebration that raised a glass to multihyphenate creators who refuse to blend in by showing up as their authentic selves.
In a year that has seen unprecedented anti-trans legislation and violence, Popsugar is highlighting the perspectives of trans and nonbinary folks throughout Pride Month. These leaders are sharing ways they protect their joy, reminiscing on moments of gender euphoria, and suggesting how allies can support the LGBTQ+ community right now. Explore all of our coverage here,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Janet Mock
- Popsugar.com
Fans may know her as Elektra Abundance-Evangelista, the fierce house mom from beloved series "Pose" with all the confidence in the world and the Naomi Campbell-esque looks to go with it. But while she's just as iconic in real life, Dominique Jackson's wisdom goes far beyond her glamorous persona.
Her portrayal of a beautiful Black trans woman on a major TV show catapulted Jackson into the spotlight, and she quickly became a game changer for trans representation in media. The show - and Jackson's character - inspired audiences so much, she says one woman even bowed down to her in the middle of an airport. "She said that her promotion came because when she was walking in there, she kept thinking, 'Would Elektra walk in here and take "no" for an answer?'" Jackson recalls.
Of course, Jackson's influence doesn't begin and end on television. Jackson has...
Her portrayal of a beautiful Black trans woman on a major TV show catapulted Jackson into the spotlight, and she quickly became a game changer for trans representation in media. The show - and Jackson's character - inspired audiences so much, she says one woman even bowed down to her in the middle of an airport. "She said that her promotion came because when she was walking in there, she kept thinking, 'Would Elektra walk in here and take "no" for an answer?'" Jackson recalls.
Of course, Jackson's influence doesn't begin and end on television. Jackson has...
- 7/21/2022
- by Chandler Plante
- Popsugar.com
Happy Pride Month! From concert stages and parades to film screenings and premieres, queer celebrations are here, there and everywhere.
June 1, Wednesday
Gottmik x Violet Chachki perform at the premiere of the docuseries “The Book of Queer.” Heart WeHo, West Hollywood
June 2, Thursday
Beverly Hills Pride Night is hosted by Tolliver and Kcrw’s Novena Carmel.
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills
June 3, Friday
Devin Way, Fin Argus, Jesse James Keitel, CG, Johnny Sibilly and Ryan O’Connell attend the premiere of the reimagined “Queer as Folk” with creatives Stephen Dunn and Jaclyn Moore. The evening kicks off the four-day Outfronts.
The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles
As part of the SaMo Pride celebration, the Made with Pride Marketplace pop-up opens. LGBTQ-owned businesses and a rainbow light installation are featured. Every Friday-Sunday in June.
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
WeHo Pride Weekend kicks off with the Dyke March,...
June 1, Wednesday
Gottmik x Violet Chachki perform at the premiere of the docuseries “The Book of Queer.” Heart WeHo, West Hollywood
June 2, Thursday
Beverly Hills Pride Night is hosted by Tolliver and Kcrw’s Novena Carmel.
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills
June 3, Friday
Devin Way, Fin Argus, Jesse James Keitel, CG, Johnny Sibilly and Ryan O’Connell attend the premiere of the reimagined “Queer as Folk” with creatives Stephen Dunn and Jaclyn Moore. The evening kicks off the four-day Outfronts.
The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles
As part of the SaMo Pride celebration, the Made with Pride Marketplace pop-up opens. LGBTQ-owned businesses and a rainbow light installation are featured. Every Friday-Sunday in June.
Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica
WeHo Pride Weekend kicks off with the Dyke March,...
- 6/1/2022
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
In celebration of Transgender Awareness Week and the November 13 debut of the Sharon Liese-directed documentary Transhood, HBO Max is set to host the TRANSlation Summit. It will take place November 17-19 starting at 7 p.m. Et. The virtual three-day seminar will be available to watch on HBO’s YouTube channel.
The TRANSlation Summit is a partnership between HBO Max, the Human Rights Campaign, Family Equality, and Pflag National that will bring people together for a series of informative, open-minded sessions and discussions. The summit will serve as an informed safe space for education and conversation around what it means to raise transgender children in America today. Each day will feature a keynote speaker followed by three moderated panel conversations. The summit will also lean into a different theme for each day: transitioning, growing up trans and advocacy.
Model, trans rights activist and singer-songwriter Laith Ashley will serve as host of the event.
The TRANSlation Summit is a partnership between HBO Max, the Human Rights Campaign, Family Equality, and Pflag National that will bring people together for a series of informative, open-minded sessions and discussions. The summit will serve as an informed safe space for education and conversation around what it means to raise transgender children in America today. Each day will feature a keynote speaker followed by three moderated panel conversations. The summit will also lean into a different theme for each day: transitioning, growing up trans and advocacy.
Model, trans rights activist and singer-songwriter Laith Ashley will serve as host of the event.
- 11/16/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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