Jacob Reyes

Dallas

News and Rapid Response Coordinator at GLAAD

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Articles

GLAAD Down South Brings Atlanta-based Advocates, Journalists Together for Annual Event

2 weeks ago | glaad.org | Jacob Reyes

The second celebration of Black LGBTQ Southerners, stories and storytellers, GLAAD Down South, brought together journalists and advocates in Atlanta and elevated essential conversations being amplified in local news by Darian Aaron, GLAAD’s Director of Local News: U.S. South. Coverage of GLAAD Down South’s event on May 14th includes reporting from and Aaron’s in-depth conversation with Atlanta media legend Rose Scott of WABE.
LGBTQ Candidates Win in Texas Despite Cruz’s Anti-Equality Reelection

Nov 6, 2024 | glaad.org | Jacob Reyes

The historic wins of LGBTQ candidates Lauren Ashley Simmons to the Texas House and Julie Johnson to the U.S. Congress were positive signs on Tuesday as election results nationally and the reelection of Senator Ted Cruz were seen as setbacks for the LGBTQ community. In her historic win, Julie Johnson will be the first out LGBTQ member of Congress from Texas and in the South, a seat left open by outgoing Rep. Colin Allred of House District 32 in Dallas.
Deep in the Heart of Texas, Queer Black Love is Brought to the Stage

Oct 25, 2024 | glaad.org | Jacob Reyes

Joe Anderson Jr. is a storyteller. So when it comes to the stories he wants to tell, he leans in on his Black queer identity. As a bigger-bodied, sometimes feminine gay man, he knows that his story, his lived experience, is not always seen in the arts, especially in the theater. This weekend, in his hometown of Oak Cliff, Texas, Joe Anderson Jr. is looking to change that.
Downtown Dallas Landmark, Local Media and More Shine a Light on Spirit Day

Oct 21, 2024 | glaad.org | Jacob Reyes

The city of Dallas went purple for GLAAD’s Spirit Day on Thursday with local organizations, newscasts and landmarks participating in the annual event celebrating LGBTQ youth and anti-bullying effortsFor the second year, Downtown Dallas skyscraper Bank of America Plaza shined in purple Thursday, celebrating GLAAD’s Spirit Day. The iconic Texas landmark and tallest building in North Texas shined bright in the Lone Star State and emphasized the importance of LGBTQ support in the South.
Cruz, Allred Address Transgender Rights at Texas Debate

Oct 16, 2024 | glaad.org | Jacob Reyes

Texas senate candidates Senator Ted Cruz (R) and Congressman Colin Allred (D) answered questions about transgender rights at a debate in Dallas Tuesday night, a first in any high-profile debate of the 2024 election season. Ahead of the debate, GLAAD documented the LGBTQ records of Cruz and Allred, here. Rep.
Defiant in Dallas: Drag Artist Bleach Brings Cutting Edge Talent to Texas

Oct 16, 2024 | glaad.org | Jacob Reyes

When it comes to the art of drag in Dallas, there is nothing more of a cultural staple than what we’ve come to expect from our hometown’s dazzling performers. In the city’s historic Gayborhood, the first LGBTQ space to have its own Texas Historical Marker, drag is its centerpiece. So if you’ve been within a block of Oak Lawn Avenue, you know the vibes.
How Nico Lang’s “American Teenager” Explores the Story of Trans Youth in Texas

Oct 3, 2024 | glaad.org | Jacob Reyes

In their new book American Teenager, Nico Lang chronicles the lives of seven transgender youth nationwide. Each with its own unique story, the stories told in American Teenager highlight backgrounds of all kindsWhat is rarely seen in the media are the lives of transgender and nonconforming kids simply living. As the fight for trans rights across the United States and in Texas continues, stories of what it is like to actually grow up trans today are is what needed most. Lang’s new book proves it.
The Road to Equality: Pride Frisco Festival to Provide Resources for Students

Sep 10, 2024 | glaad.org | Jacob Reyes

Due to state policy that bans diversity, equity and inclusion offices, programs and training, Texas’ public universities have seen a decrease in available sources for LGBTQ students. For husbands Justin and Jon Culpepper, the matter hits close to home. They knew they had to act.
GLAAD Announces Presence at Pride Frisco’s Annual Festival

Aug 5, 2024 | glaad.org | Jacob Reyes

GLAAD, the largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization and Pride Frisco, the North Texas-based LGBTQ resource center, are proud to announce a media partnership and GLAAD’s presence at Pride Frisco’s annual festival in October. In 2023, GLAAD expanded its work to include working with local LGBTQ communities and media outlets to increase representation in areas that most need it.
Finding Freedom Through Expression: Love, Jamie Captures Art of Transgender Inmate

Jun 7, 2024 | glaad.org | Jacob Reyes

Take a look at Jamie Diaz’s art and what you find are the small details. The color pencil shadings, and the watercolor paint strokes all morphed into a story of queer and trans identity. Yet until last week, Jamie Diaz had spent almost three decades incarcerated in a men’s prison in Texas. As a transgender inmate, there were many times, fearing for her safety, Jamie would choose the quiet walls of solitary confinement. She was safer there.