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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Seattle Schools Community Forum: More Diversity Sought in Media Advocacy

Seattle Schools Community Forum: More Diversity Sought in Media Advocacy:


More Diversity Sought in Media Advocacy

Associated with but not directly to, education, I wanted to put out this information about a media institute for journalists of varying backgrounds.   If you know a journalist or are one yourself, consider applying.  We need more voices, of all kinds, in our media.

GLAAD announces 2nd Annual National People of Color Media Institute

GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today announced the 2nd Annual National People of Color Media Training Institute as a part of the organization's National People of Color Media Initiative. The Media Training Institute, funded by the ARCUS Foundation and created specifically for people of color who are LGBT or LGBT allies, develops passionate and visible leaders to speak in national media outlets about issues that impact the lives of LGBT people and their families.

“While there have been major strides to increase visibility around the stories and issues LGBT people face, far