2020 Olympics Archives -

How Out Olympians Used the Tokyo Games as a Platform for LGBTQ Acceptance

August 10, 2021 esteemfeedback Comments Off

By Mary Emily O’Hara, Rapid Response Manager GLAAD.org | August 10, 2021 After being delayed for a year by the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics finally took place…in 2021. And while the glory of the games inspired […]

GLAAD, Athlete Ally, and Pride House Tokyo Release Media Guide for Covering LGBTQ Athletes at the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics

July 23, 2021 esteemfeedback Comments Off

By Mary Emily O’Hara, Rapid Response Manager By GLAAD.org | July 16, 2021 From the resources guide for journalists and media professionals A record number of out LGBTQ athletes—at least 142 at the time of publication—are competing […]