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Mother Of Bullied Gay Teen Says Son Uplifted By Support


Posted on Dec 05, 2011 @ 07:30PM - 1 comment

By Radar Staff

The mother of Jonah Mowry -- the openly gay Lake Forest, California 14-year-old who’s garnered attention for an emotional YouTube video he posted describing the anguish he faces growing up amongst ignorant bullies -- says she's thankful her son has received great support from the community.

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Purple Pride: Americans Unite To Fight Gay Bullying On Spirit Day


Posted on Oct 19, 2011 @ 07:45PM - Add a comment

By Radar Staff

A cavalcade of notable people are wearing purple for Spirit Day on Thursday October 20, which aims to show support for LGBT teens and fight bullying, and the growing numbers of gay teen suicides.

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Jamey Rodemeyer's Parents: Bullies Who Mocked Teen After Suicide ‘Have No Heart’


Posted on Sep 27, 2011 @ 06:00AM - 12 comments

By Adam S. Levy
Radar Staff Writer

The parents of Jamey Rodemeyer, the Buffalo, New York teenager who killed himself last week after enduring constant harassment from schoolyard bullies over his sexuality, appeared on the Today Show Tuesday to discuss the events that have followed their son's tragic suicide, and the message he wanted to leave behind.

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Ricky Martin Tweets Outrage Over Jamey Rodemeyer Suicide


Posted on Sep 26, 2011 @ 02:30AM - 9 comments

by Radar Staff

Ricky Martin is on board with Lady Gaga's suggestion that new anti-bullying laws should be created in the memory of Jamey Rodemeyer, the New York teen who tragically took his own life last week after suffering repeated taunts from classmates over his sexuality.

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22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards


Posted on Mar 21, 2011 @ 06:26AM - Add a comment
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The 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented by ROKK Vodka at Marriott Marquis Times Square on March 19, 2011 in New York City.

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PHOTOS & VIDEO: Ricky Martin Says, ‘I Just Want To Be Free,’ Accepting GLAAD Award


Posted on Mar 21, 2011 @ 05:00AM - 2 comments

Livin’ La Vida Loca singer Ricky Martin was honored with the Vito Russo Award by GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) this weekend at the organization's 22nd annual Media Awards at New York’s Marriott Marquis, telling the crowd he just wants "to be free."

PHOTOS: Ricky Martin Honored At GLAAD Awards

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Ricky Martin & Kristin Chenoweth To Receive GLAAD Awards


Posted on Feb 09, 2011 @ 03:30AM - 1 comment

Ricky Martin will be honored by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation next month at its' 22nd annual Media Awards in New York, RadarOnline.com has learned.

The She Bangs singer will be given the Vito Russo Award, which honors an openly gay media professional who’s made strides in promoting equal rights.

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