Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Megan Gay- Website Diversity

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation website contains many interesting aspects to provide more information and gain support through different types of media.

On the website in general, people can learn information about the group, get contact information, give money or time to support GLAAD, and get updates about different upcoming projects they’re working on. There is also a section where gay and lesbian celebrity news is updated and accessible to the website visitors.

The GLAAD organization is hosting their 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards. This gives everyone working in media a wide range to get background information about certain celebrities and be updated on other current and upcoming media awards given by GLAAD. This event really brings the gay community together and gives them a chance to recognize and award famous people who are brave and strong about their sexuality and who represent the GLAAD organization.

These diversity media websites are great for those working in the media field and it is important for the media to be informed of what’s going on in each underrepresented group. If the media doesn’t have a general sense of diversity, they cannot be expected to represent diversity in their reports.

This site is also a good resource and all of the facts and background information is documented. The organization would probably be more interested in helping the media with their projects and reports if they showed an interest into what they do and what they stand for. Bottom line, the GLAAD organization is doing a great job in uplifting their community and representing who they are, so the media needs to continue to help them shine in the light of independence.

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