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LGBTQ harassment, slurs abound on social media, report says

By Amanda Seitz - Associated Press

This combination of photos shows show writers and creators, from left, Greg Berlanti, Shonda Rhimes, Ryan Murphy and Lena Waithe who were named in a study about LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television. GLAAD is asking the industry to reach 20% representation of LGBTQ regularly seen characters on all three platforms by 2025, and to ensure that half of LGBTQ characters on every TV platform are people of color within the next two years. (AP Photo)

Study: Pandemic eats into LGBTQ representation on network TV

By MARK KENNEDY - Associated Press

NFL launching initiatives throughout LGBTQ History Month

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This image released by FX shows Billy Porter in a scene from &quot;Pose.&quot; A new study by the advocacy group GLAAD says that TV is building on its record of inclusiveness. GLAAD said Thursday that the percentage of LGBTQ major characters on broadcast networks reached an all-time high this season of just over 10%. “Pose” and “Batwoman” are among the shows contributing to a surge in LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television, according to a new study by the advocacy group GLAAD. (JoJo Whilden/FX via AP)

Study finds LGBTQ characters hit record high on network TV

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Rami Malek in a scene from &quot;Bohemian Rhapsody.&quot; The advocacy organization GLAAD says that LGBTQ representation is up for major studio films released in 2018. 20th Century Fox received a “good” rating for contributions for releases like “Bohemian Rhapsody.&quot; (Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century Fox via AP, File)

GLAAD: LGBTQ representation in film is up, but not for all

By LINDSEY BAHR - Associated Press

This image released by The CW shows Nicole Maines in a scene from &quot;Supergirl.&quot; A study says there are a record number of LGBTQ characters on network TV series airing this season. Maines, a Maine transgender activist who won a discrimination lawsuit over using the girls' bathroom at her school, portrays the character Nia Nal. (Bettina Strauss/The CW via AP)

Study finds LGBTQ characters on network TV hit a record high

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

In this Feb. 20, 2017, file photo, actor Josh Gad, left, who plays manservant LeFou and Luke Evans who plays villain Gaston, pose during a promotional event for the movie "Beauty and the Beast" in Paris. Walt Disney has shelved the release of its new movie "Beauty and the Beast" in mainly Muslim Malaysia, even though film censors said Tuesday, March 14, 2017, it had been approved with a minor cut involving a "gay moment" between two characters in the film. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

GLAAD Report hits Hollywood decline in LGBT representation on big screen

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Daniela Vega in a scene from, &quot;A Fantastic Woman.&quot; The film won the Oscar for best foreign language film. LGBTQ representation in films from the seven biggest Hollywood studios fell significantly in 2017 according to a study released Tuesday, May 22, 2018, by the advocacy organization GLAAD. It says in its sixth annual report that of the 109 major releases surveyed from 2017, 12.8 percent included LGBTQ characters. (Sony Pictures Classics via AP)

GLAAD study finds LGBTQ representation in film fell in 2017

By LINDSEY BAHR - Associated Press

This image released by NBC shows, from left, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally in &quot;Will &amp; Grace.&quot; A new study says TV series are including more LGBTQ characters and adding gender-nonconforming ones. The study out Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, from the media advocacy group GLAAD says that LGBTQ depictions increased in the current season across all TV platforms. But GLAAD said there remains a need for greater ethnic diversity among LGBTQ characters and richer, more complex stories about their lives. (Chris Haston/NBC via AP)

Study: More LGBTQ characters on TV series, fewer women

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

In this file image released by Netflix, Uzo Aduba, left, and Samira Wiley appear in a scene from "Orange is the New Black." According to a study released Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, a record number of gay characters are featured on broadcast series, but small-screen shows overall can be deadly for the female ones. (Jojo Whilden/Netflix via AP, File) **FILE**

Gay characters hit record high on network TV: Report

By Lynn Elber - Associated Press

Preston “Pret” and Megan Dahlgren hold their daughter Naomi as they pose for a photograph Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, near Salt Lake City. Two Utah men set to appear in the reality TV show “My Husband’s Not Gay,” say they’re fulfilled in their relationships to their wives even though they’re attracted to other men. The show’s concept has come under fire since it was announced by the TLC network last month. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gay advocates assail new TV show ‘My Husband’s Not Gay’

By Lindsay Whitehurst - Associated Press

This photo released by Fox shows, Lea Michele, left, and Chris Colfer, in a scene from &quot;Glee.&quot; The media advocacy group GLAAD on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, released its annual report on diversity on TV, including depictions of gay characters. (AP Photo/Fox, Eddy Chen)

GLAAD study: Gay depictions increase on TV

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

A new Chevrolet ad unveiled for the Winter Olympics features images of a gay couple getting married. (Screengrab)

Chevrolet Winter Olympics ads feature gay couples

By Mae Anderson - Associated Press

This image provided by Chevrolet shows a scene from a one of two of the automaker's ads that feature gay couples and families that will air during the Olympic opening ceremony on NBC on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. It’s the latest example of advertisers trying to be more inclusive in who they show in their commercials. (AP Photo/Chevrolet)

Chevy Olympic ads feature gay couples

By MAE ANDERSON - Associated Press

American actors Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey pose for photographers at Dallas Buyers Club's UK Premiere at the Washington Mayfair Hotel, on Wednesday Jan. 29, 2014, in London. (Photo by Jon Furniss Photography/Invision/AP Images)

Elton John, Lady Gaga get GLAAD Media Award bids

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Madonna to present GLAAD award to Anderson Cooper

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press