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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

LGBTQ+ REPRESENTATION IN FILM DROPPED FOR THIRD YEAR IN A ROW: A new GLAAD report finds that only 20% of major studio films in 2025 included LGBTQ+ characters, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter. That’s down from a 2023 record high of 28.5%, with zero transgender characters and zero LGBTQ+ representation in animated or family films. At a moment when some politicians are working overtime to erase LGBTQ+ people from public life, our representation on the silver screen matters more than ever.  

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING

EMMY NOMINATIONS ILLUSTRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF LGBTQ+ STORYTELLING: As LGBTQ+ advocates call for more inclusion in the entertainment industry, this year’s Emmy nominations include a number of LGBTQ+ stars, illustrating the power of LGBTQ+ storytelling. Out queer actors Colman Domingo and Hannah Einbinder received nominations for their roles playing LGBTQ+ characters. LGBTQ+ chef Kristen Kish and drag star RuPaul also received nominations in the reality television category. Additionally, Pluribus, Vince Gilligan's highly acclaimed sci-fi series centering the story on the experiences of a complex lesbian protagonist trying to survive an alien invasion, received 18 nominations including “Outstanding Drama Series” and “Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series” for LGBTQ+ actor Jeff Hiller’s role in the show. Read more about the LGBTQ+ nominees here. 

SPOTLIGHT STORY

GAY FILIPINO-AMERICAN CIVIC LEADER ROSWELL ENCINA RECALLS HIS EXPERIENCE SURROUNDED BY MASKED WHITE SUPREMISTS ON THE FOURTH OF JULY: Roswell Encina, a gay Filipino-American, shares his story of being surrounded by masked white nationalists who arrived en masse in the D.C. Metro to march on Washington during the 250th anniversary celebration. Though Encina recalls the fear he experienced, he also reminds himself and others that America’s history has long included the fight for safety, visibility and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people and people of color, and that the fight for equality relies on the courage of those who stand in the face of hatred. Read more about his experience at The Advocate.