Open Forum: Thank Our Allies

Our straight allies are our friends, support system and a source of inspiration as we struggle for true understanding and equality. Today's open forum is an opportunity to publicly thank our LGBTQIA allies who make a difference in our lives. If you are a straight ally, feel free to post about what drives you to be an agent of change for the queer community. If you are queer let us know how straight allies have made a difference in your life, and how important they are to you!

Blog Spotlight: Supporting Love

Supporting Love is a blog written by a straight woman ally who knew little about the LGBTQ community, but realized ignorance was no longer an excuse for apathy. She created the blog to educate herself and others through book suggestions, movies, quotes, and news that is relevant in the fight for equality and justice for all.

Tyra Banks Renews LGBT Ally Vows?

This year has been a bumpy road for the LGBT community with regards to the Tyra Banks Show. While, many of us "gays still love Tyra, and Tyra loves the gays" there have been a few shows that have struck nerves such as the bi-phobic, and "ex-gay" ones along with those who "hate being gay"

Tyra Banks has been praised on this blog in the past as being an LGBT ally and with this upcoming show it is our sincere hope that this will unfold a new leaf in the shows representations of LGBT people, and no longer pander for shock value nor ratings when it comes to compromising our stories.

ARE YOU A TRANSGENDER WOMAN WHO WAS INSPIRED BY TOP MODEL’S ISIS?

Are you a transgender teen or young adult who was inspired by Isis, the transgender woman who appeared on “America's Next Top Model” during Cycle 11? Did Isis inspire you to come out as transgender to yourself, your family, your friends or to the entire world? Did Isis' success encourage you to pursue a modeling career or otherwise reach for a dream that you once thought was unachievable? If you are a transgender young woman who was inspired to change your life by Top Model's Isis. (Tyra Show)

Please thank Tyra for this show which seeks to be a positive portrayal and inspiration for transgender folks, and encourage her to continue on this path.

To comment on the show please click here.

To contact her via her fan mail please use the following email address:
tyrabanks@studiofanmail.com

To suggest other LGBT-friendly shows click here.