On Wednesday, March 26, GLAAD hosted its 4th annual #GLAADHonors event, a celebration of Black and Brown LGBTQ leaders in entertainment, advocacy, journalism, and GLAAD Award nominees at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, ahead of the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards, which will air exclusively on Hulu on April 12, 2025.
The evening was hosted by Access Hollywood co-anchor Scott Evans and award-winning writer and journalist Shar Jossell, who presented a toast presented by Hornitos Tequila.


La soirée a été marquée par des performances live de Jessica Betts, JeRonelle et la superstar drag Luxx Noir London présentées par Hyundai Motor America.




GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis delivered a keynote address; GLAAD Senior Director of Communities of Color DaShawn Usher and GLAAD Associate Director of Communities of Color and Media Julian Walker delivered remarks welcoming attendees representing Black and Brown LGBTQ creators, storytellers, journalists, and thought leaders from across the entertainment industry.

#GLAADHonors was created and produced by GLAAD’s Communities of Color and Media departments, part of the GLAAD Media Institute, the organization’s training, consulting, and research division. The event was supported by: Hyundai Motor America (presenting sponsor); Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Hornitos Tequila (presenting sponsors); and Delta Air Lines (official sponsor). GLAAD is the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media organization.