18th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

The video discusses GLAAD's role in advocating for fair representation of the LGBT community in media. It highlights the GLAAD Media Awards, the importance of openly gay athletes, and the organization's efforts to combat homophobia in sports. The video also addresses public reactions to homophobic comments by sports figures, emphasizing the need for continued advocacy and inclusivity.

What is the primary role of GLAAD as mentioned in the video?

• To provide legal support for LGBT individuals

• To organize LGBT pride parades

• To advocate for fair media representation of the LGBT community

• To fund LGBT research projects

What is GLAAD's hope regarding openly gay professional athletes?

• That they will form their own sports league

• That their presence will increase comfort and acceptance in sports

• That they will avoid media attention

• That they will retire early

What new initiative is GLAAD launching to address homophobia in sports?

• A sports scholarship program

• A national sports desk and homophobia in sports program

• A sports equipment donation drive

• A sports talent show

What was the public reaction to Tim Hardaway's comments?

• They were widely accepted

• They were praised for honesty

• They were ignored

• They were condemned as wrong and unacceptable

How did GLAAD view the importance of their work after Tim Hardaway's comments?

• Irrelevant

• Less important

• Unchanged

• More important