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Who hosted the GLAAD Awards?
A virtual ceremony aired on GLAAD’s Facebook and YouTube channels on July 30, 2020. The ceremony was hosted by Fortune Feimster and Gina Yashere, along with guest appearances from numerous celebrities.
Which Indian city held the first Pride march and when?
Kolkata’s pride march 1999 was the first ever march in India, organised on 2 July 1999. The walk was called The Friendship Walk. The march began with hardly fifteen participants and some of these participants came from other cities in India, including Mumbai and Bangalore.
Who created the original pride flag?
activist Gilbert Baker
The pride flag was created in 1978 by gay designer and political activist Gilbert Baker. On our streets, at our parades, even on our clothing, the rainbow flag has become a worldwide symbol of LGBTQ pride.
Who started Pflag?
Jeanne ManfordPFLAG / Founder
Who started PFLAG?
What does the P in PFLAG stand for?
In 2014, the organization officially changed its name from “Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays” to, simply, PFLAG.
What happened at the GLAAD gala San Francisco?
One of the featured stories at the GLAAD Gala San Francisco at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square on Saturday was #BlackLivesMatter activist DeRay Mckesson, who talked about his activism, social media, and the intersection of being Black and gay.
Where are the GLAAD Media Awards held?
GLAAD Media Award Honoree Laverne Cox at the 25th GLAAD Media Awards, Los Angeles, April 12, 2014. Award recipients are announced at the annual GLAAD Media Awards banquet ceremonies usually held in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco to honor achievements from January 1 to December 31 of the previous calendar year.
When was the Craig Davidson Award presented to Madonna?
The award was presented to Madonna in 2019. Presented annually at the San Francisco GLAAD Media Awards. It is named in memory of Craig Davidson, GLAAD’s first executive director, and his partner Michael Valentini, a GLAAD supporter.
Where are the National Gay and Lesbian Awards held?
Over the years, ceremonies have also been held in Washington, D.C. and Miami. Each year’s hosts and presenters are usually selected from former Honorees, celebrities and/or prominent public figures known for their contributions to the LGBT community.