Ideas for the Media
- Explore the local angle. Click here to see the local connections for each of the 31 icons.
- Embed the GLBT History Month videos on your Web site. The Icon video of the day will update automatically each day throughout October.
- Plan a story each week in October featuring the GLBT History Month Icons of the upcoming week.
- Tie in to GLBT History Month 2009 with stories of GLBT Icons in your area.
- Find a local high school or college group creating a GLBT History Month exhibit and profile the organization and their exhibit.
- Use our photos for free! All of the GLBT high-res Icon photos can be downloaded and published in your newspaper, magazine, Web site or blog. Equality Forum has taken care of all licensing fees for the media. Contact chip@equalityforum.com with your requests.
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Consider some of these special section features with GLBT History Month Icons.
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An out athletes story featuring John Amaechi and Esera Tuaolo in your Sports section.
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A dance/choreography story with Alvin Ailey and Jerome Robbins in your Arts & Entertainment section.
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A film story with Cherry Jones, Rainer Fassbinder, Gus Van Sant, and B.D. Wong in your Movies section.
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For More Information
For story ideas, high-res photos, additional resources, or contact information for GLBT History Month 2009 Icons, contact Chip Alfred, Communications Director, at chip@equalityforum.com or 215-732-3378, ext. 116.
